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.
SZA
- Real Name: Solána Imani Rowe
- Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
- Label: Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA Records
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."
SZA, Isaiah Rashad & the Benefits of TDE's Tough Love
Sometimes it takes someone outside the creative process to guide it.
"I'll Probably Be Done In the Next Six Months": SZA on 'Ctrl' Follow-Up
"I have less anxiety [now] about the things that hindered me putting this album out."
Beat Break: Cam O'bi Shares the Story Behind His 5 Biggest Songs
The GRAMMY-winning producer sheds light on his soul-soaked beats for Chance The Rapper, Isaiah Rashad, SZA and more.