The Art of Emotional Tricks: From Vince Staples to SZA
Emotional tricks are a touch more striking because they are a touch more human.
SZA
- Real Name: Solána Imani Rowe
- Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
- Label: Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA Records
Report: Kendrick & SZA to Become Free Agents Following Next Albums
TDE's two flagship artists reportedly each only have one album left to deliver before they’re out of their label deals with Interscope and RCA, respectively.
SZA’s Original Plan Was a Career in Business: “I Didn’t Want to Be in Music”
“I definitely wanted to be in business..."
The Pursuit to Just Feel Better: One Year With SZA’s ‘Ctrl’
One year later, ‘Ctrl’ remains a daily meditation on what I do and do not deserve.
Collaborative Crossover: 10 Hip-Hop Artists Who Directed Music Videos for Their Peers
There’s a small crop of talented artists who have found their way into the music video director’s chair.
Cardi B, SZA & the Other Side of the Ex-Girlfriend Narrative
The battles SZA goes through on “The Weekend” and “Anything” are won by the end of 'Invasion of Privacy.'
SZA on GRAMMY Snubs: It's "Bigger Than Me and a Fucking Trophy"
“We’re changing little girls’ lives across the world.”
Frank Dukes Has Produced for SZA & Kendrick Lamar But Hasn’t Met Either
This is a lot more common than you might realize.
A Virtual Portrait Series in Celebration of Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, DJBooth has partnered with AT&T to highlight influential figures in Black history.
Quarter Life Crisis: Exploring the Anxiety of Losing Control Through SZA’s ‘Ctrl’ Companion
"'Ctrl' and 'Quarter Life Crisis' both serve as a reminder that I’m not alone."
Kendrick Lamar & SZA Unite For 'Black Panther' Collab "All The Stars": Listen
TDE's two 2017 MVPs link up.
Our Entire Staff Shares Their Most Played Song of 2017
Nine DJBooth writers share the song they listened to the most this year—enjoy.
SZA Earns Her Second Platinum Single From Gold-Certified 'Ctrl' Debut
It's SZA's third plaque overall.
Did SZA Sit on 'Ctrl' Too Long? "It Was Better a Year and a Half Ago"
"I didn’t make a 10 out of 10 album."
20 Best Hip-Hop and R&B Albums of 2017 (So Far), Ranked (Pt. 2)
We look forward to you voicing your complaints. Again.
Report Card: Sam Smith Serenades, Young Thug Breathes Fire, SZA’s Sweeter Than Candy
And Makonnen is far better than I imagined, but I'll never play it again.
Kendrick Lamar Calls SZA's 'Ctrl' Album a "Masterpiece" (It Is)
"There's not much more I can say. She's the one."