(L-R) SZA in 2013 and 2024.Photo:Neilson Barnard/Getty;Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty
Neilson Barnard/Getty;Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty
SZA’s latest recordLanahas landed.Two years after her hit second studio albumSOS, SZA has revealed new tracks with the deluxe version, titledLana. But the “Snooze” singer has put in the work since coming onto the scene over a decade ago, collecting collaborations withRihanna,Travis Scott,Kendrick Lamar,Doja Catand more during her rise to hitmaker status.SOSspent ten weeks atop theBillboard200, and “Kill Bill” became her first No. 1 on the Hot 100. The four-timeGrammywinner began teasingLanaasearly as last year, revealing a set of covers inDecember 2023. However, she didn’t officially announce the release date until December 2024, in conjunction with a music video featuringBen Stiller.As she releases the deluxe version of herSOSalbum and prepares for herGrand National Tourwith Lamar, see photos of SZA from 2013 to now.
SZA’s latest recordLanahas landed.
Two years after her hit second studio albumSOS, SZA has revealed new tracks with the deluxe version, titledLana. But the “Snooze” singer has put in the work since coming onto the scene over a decade ago, collecting collaborations withRihanna,Travis Scott,Kendrick Lamar,Doja Catand more during her rise to hitmaker status.
SOSspent ten weeks atop theBillboard200, and “Kill Bill” became her first No. 1 on the Hot 100. The four-timeGrammywinner began teasingLanaasearly as last year, revealing a set of covers inDecember 2023. However, she didn’t officially announce the release date until December 2024, in conjunction with a music video featuringBen Stiller.
As she releases the deluxe version of herSOSalbum and prepares for herGrand National Tourwith Lamar, see photos of SZA from 2013 to now.
01of 122013SZA visits 106 & Park in New York City in October 2013.Bennett Raglin/BET/GettyAfter two EPs,See.SZA.RunandS, she signed to Top Dawg Entertainment, becoming labelmates with Kendrick Lamar and Isaiah Rashad.
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2013
SZA visits 106 & Park in New York City in October 2013.Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty
Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty
After two EPs,See.SZA.RunandS, she signed to Top Dawg Entertainment, becoming labelmates with Kendrick Lamar and Isaiah Rashad.
02of 122014SZA performs at the Maverick Music Festival in San Antonio, Texas, in March 2014.Rick Kern/WireImageIn April 2014, she dropped her second EP in her “SZA” trilogy,Z. Later that year, she opened forColdplayandJhené Aikoon their tours.“I didn’t expect people to like my music or to take to it the way they have,” she toldBillboardin an interview that year. “Everything blew up. It’s different now. I feel like I owe people more.”
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2014
SZA performs at the Maverick Music Festival in San Antonio, Texas, in March 2014.Rick Kern/WireImage
Rick Kern/WireImage
In April 2014, she dropped her second EP in her “SZA” trilogy,Z. Later that year, she opened forColdplayandJhené Aikoon their tours.
“I didn’t expect people to like my music or to take to it the way they have,” she toldBillboardin an interview that year. “Everything blew up. It’s different now. I feel like I owe people more.”
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2015
SZA in 2015.SZA/Instagram
SZA/Instagram
04of 122016SZA in 2016.SZA/InstagramWhile putting together her debut LP, she penned songs for other artists, including “Consideration” for Rihanna’s albumAnti. She featured on the track for the album and performed it with the “Love on the Brain” singer at the2016 BRIT Awards.
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2016
SZA in 2016.SZA/Instagram
While putting together her debut LP, she penned songs for other artists, including “Consideration” for Rihanna’s albumAnti. She featured on the track for the album and performed it with the “Love on the Brain” singer at the2016 BRIT Awards.
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2017
SZA performs at the BET Awards in June 2017.Michael Buckner/Variety/Penske Media via Getty
Michael Buckner/Variety/Penske Media via Getty
“I just got so nervous because I felt like my album was just this imaginary thing. I didn’t think about having to turn it into anyone, that anyone would have to hear it,” SZA explained toVulture. “Because if I think about turning it into a label then I have to wonder ‘Did they like it? What’d they think of me?’ ”
06of 122018SZA attends the Grammys in January 2018 in N.Y.C.Christopher Polk/GettyShe attended her first Grammy Awards in January, where she was nominated in five categories, including best new artist and best R&B performance. The following month, she wrapped up Ctrl the Tour.SZA had several high-profile collaborations in 2018, featuring on Lamar’s top 10 hit “All the Stars," the lead track on theBlack Panthersoundtrack andCardi B’s “I Do” off her albumInvasion of Privacy.
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2018
SZA attends the Grammys in January 2018 in N.Y.C.Christopher Polk/Getty
Christopher Polk/Getty
She attended her first Grammy Awards in January, where she was nominated in five categories, including best new artist and best R&B performance. The following month, she wrapped up Ctrl the Tour.
SZA had several high-profile collaborations in 2018, featuring on Lamar’s top 10 hit “All the Stars," the lead track on theBlack Panthersoundtrack andCardi B’s “I Do” off her albumInvasion of Privacy.
07of 122019SZA in 2019.SZA/InstagramHer 2019 was another year of collaborations, with appearances on four songs: “The Other Side” withJustin Timberlakefor theTrollsfilm,Post Malone’s “Staring at the Sun,”DJ Khaled’s “Just Us” and “Power Is Power” with Travis Scott andThe Weeknd.
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2019
SZA in 2019.SZA/Instagram
Her 2019 was another year of collaborations, with appearances on four songs: “The Other Side” withJustin Timberlakefor theTrollsfilm,Post Malone’s “Staring at the Sun,”DJ Khaled’s “Just Us” and “Power Is Power” with Travis Scott andThe Weeknd.
08of 122020SZA attends the Vanity Fair Oscar party in Beverly Hills, California, in February 2020.Daniele Venturelli/WireImageIn September 2020, she dropped “Hit Different” with Ty Dolla Sign, her first song as a lead artist in three years, and followed it up with “Good Days” on Christmas. The latter track became her first top 10 hit as a solo artist.
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2020
SZA attends the Vanity Fair Oscar party in Beverly Hills, California, in February 2020.Daniele Venturelli/WireImage
Daniele Venturelli/WireImage
In September 2020, she dropped “Hit Different” with Ty Dolla Sign, her first song as a lead artist in three years, and followed it up with “Good Days” on Christmas. The latter track became her first top 10 hit as a solo artist.
09of 122021SZA in the ‘Kiss Me More’ music video.Partizan Entertainment/YouTubeHer collaboration with Doja Cat, “Kiss Me More,” peaked at No. 3 on the Hot 100 and earned the duo a Grammy forbest pop duo/group performance. At the end of the year, she released “I Hate U” following a viral moment on TikTok.
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2021
SZA in the ‘Kiss Me More’ music video.Partizan Entertainment/YouTube
Partizan Entertainment/YouTube
Her collaboration with Doja Cat, “Kiss Me More,” peaked at No. 3 on the Hot 100 and earned the duo a Grammy forbest pop duo/group performance. At the end of the year, she released “I Hate U” following a viral moment on TikTok.
10of 122022SZA attends the Grammys in April 2022 in Las Vegas.Amy Sussman/GettyAfter five years and several release date delays, SZA announced her second studio albumSOSwould drop on Dec. 9.“It’s about heartbreak, it’s about revenge, it’s about being pissed,” she toldGlamourof the album’s themes.
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2022
SZA attends the Grammys in April 2022 in Las Vegas.Amy Sussman/Getty
Amy Sussman/Getty
After five years and several release date delays, SZA announced her second studio albumSOSwould drop on Dec. 9.
“It’s about heartbreak, it’s about revenge, it’s about being pissed,” she toldGlamourof the album’s themes.
11of 122023SZA presents best música urbana album at the Grammys in February 2023.Sonja Flemming/CBS via GettyShe embarked on her first-ever arena tour in February, performing 63 shows across North America, Europe and Oceania.Varietynamed her Hitmaker of the Year, and she dedicated the award “to all my fans that listened to me before I ever went number one or anything like that.”SZA also received six nominations at the Grammys, including album of the year forSOSand record and song of the year for “Kill Bill.”
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2023
SZA presents best música urbana album at the Grammys in February 2023.Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty
Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty
She embarked on her first-ever arena tour in February, performing 63 shows across North America, Europe and Oceania.Varietynamed her Hitmaker of the Year, and she dedicated the award “to all my fans that listened to me before I ever went number one or anything like that.”
SZA also received six nominations at the Grammys, including album of the year forSOSand record and song of the year for “Kill Bill.”
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2024
SZA attends the Grammys in L.A. in February 2024.Neilson Barnard/Getty
Neilson Barnard/Getty
After concluding her SOS tour in May, she filmed her acting debutOne of Them Days, a buddy comedy oppositeKeke Palmer. She also headlined a string of music festivals in the summer, including Lollapalooza in Chicago and Glastonbury in the United Kingdom.
source: people.com
