Sam Smith, Koffee & Jessie Reyez, Gimme | Track Review

Sam Smith, Koffee & Jessie Reyez join forces for the entertaining, infectious, and naughty “Gimme,” the third single from Smith’s fourth LP.

“Gimme, gimme what I want, what I want.” Woo! It is not hard to deduce what Sam Smith, Koffee, and Jessie Reyez want on “Gimme” – relax, it’s just sex! “Gimme” marks the third single from Smith’s fourth studio album, Gloria (arrives January 27, 2023).  Like the preceding no. 1 single, “Unholy”, “Gimme” is a ball of fun – infectious from an initial listen.  It begins with Reyez repetitive and utterly simplistic chorus, which is a vibe and a half – NO CAP! Throw in an infectious beat that totally slaps (production courtesy of Smith, Jimmy Napes, StarGate, and Anju Blaxx) and “Gimme” is on fi-ya!

While Reyez arguably gets the best part of the song, Smith and Koffee shine too. Smith continues to open up about themself song after song, album after album. Admittedly a sexual person, they reveal the cards in the first verse and pre-chorus.  “So, nut before you come over,” they assert, adding, “Your eyes on my dun, dun-dun-dun / I need you closer.” Day-um, Sam! As for the pre-chorus, “Voyeurs are watching us / Giving me such a rush / When I’m crazy and drunk on love / Give me what I want…” Koffee brings the reggae energy on this tropical, reggae-tinged joint, which means we get the patois.  “Mi rock yuh body, ooh suh go rock yuh body fi mi / Come over yah so may mi push yuh body to the limit.” Yup, it’s giving good sex, ladies and gents!

Final Thoughts  

Clearly, on “Gimme,” the Academy and Grammy-award winning nonbinary singer/songwriter is embracing his sexual side.  Perhaps it is a turn off to some, personally, I think it makes him more intriguing.  We know Smith can slay a ballad, but it is also cool to hear him switch things up and open up.

Sam Smith •   Gloria • Capitol • 1.27.23

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