22simba releases the single 2 STEPS FROM HEAVEN NOT ONE MOREavailable on digital platforms from July 31, 2026 For Island Records/Universal Music Italy. With this new song, the artist continues the narrative journey of MYRIAthe recording project arriving in 2026 and structured in three acts.
After Get richthe first piece of the album, 22simba returns with a new chapter that delves into the theme of personal growth and the search for a balance between expectations, fragility and awareness. The single also accompanies the opening of the pre-order of Act 2: Miriaavailable in autographed LP and CD formats with exclusive artwork.
22simba, “2 STEPS FROM HEAVEN NOT ONE MORE”: the meaning of the song
In 2 STEPS FROM HEAVEN NOT ONE MORE, 22simba continues the story begun with Get richshifting attention from material achievements to the emotional consequences of one's path. The song addresses the weight of expectations, the noise of thoughts and the difficulty of finding balance as your career continues to grow.
The theme of vulnerability returns to the center of the narrative, presented not as a limit but as a necessary element to build a more authentic identity. An approach that anticipates the concept of Act 2: Miriaa chapter inspired by the artist's grandmother and dedicated to the meaning of happiness in small things, in contrast with a generation that often struggles to feel truly satisfied.
There are no direct references to diss or particular dynamics of the urban scene. The focus remains entirely on the artist's personal journey and on the evolution of the concept that will accompany the album's release MYRIA.
The project represents a step in the artistic growth of 22simbafresh from the success of The Curea gold-certified EP released inOctober 2025 and subsequently expanded with the repack The Cure, in the name of Miria. Among the most representative songs is: Fuck you with Marracash.
The announcement of MYRIA it arrived last May 10th during the sold out concert at Fabrique Of MilanWhere 22simba has revealed the first details of the new project. In autumn the artist will also return live with the Miria Tourwhich will involve the main Italian clubs:
15 November 2026 – MILANFabrique // SOLD OUT
16 November 2026 – MILANFabrique // SOLD OUT
17 November 2026 – MILANFabrique
18 November 2026 – FLORENCECartiere Carrara Theatre
20 November 2026 – PADUAGeox Theatre
November 22, 2026 – ROMEAtlantic
29 November 2026 – TURINConcordia Theatre
The text of “2 STEPS FROM HEAVEN NOT ONE MORE”
Below is the text of the song, inserted in the context of the analysis.
The text of “2 STEPS FROM HEAVEN NOT ONE MORE” will be available on this page starting from July 31, 2026, the day of release of the single.
The new single presents itself as a further piece of the story built by 22simba around MYRIAa project that focuses on introspection, personal growth and the search for happiness less linked to material results and more to the human dimension.
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