SZA, sing lahir ing Solána Imani Rowe, muncul minangka suara utama ing R&B karo debut saka 2017 CTRL, menang nominasikan Grammy lan status Platinum. Diketahui kanggo lyricism raw ing cinta lan penemuan dhewe, SZA terus nglumpukake batasan musik karo hits kayata "Snooze" lan "Kill Bill." Ngandhut perjuangan pribadi, sing evolving sound lan kedalaman poetical solidify dheweke minangka kekuatan ing musik modern.

Solána Imani Rowe, dikenal profesional minangka SZA, iku jeneng sing dadi sinonim karo campuran unik saka R&B, soul, lan hip-hop. Lahir tanggal 8 November 1989, ing St. Louis, Missouri, dheweke dibesarkan ing Maplewood, New Jersey, ing rumah tangga Muslim. Kehidupan awalnya diwenehi ing berbagai pengaruh musik, saka jazz kanggo jiwa klasik, sing dheweke njupuk saka ibu bapane. Bapaké minangka produser eksekutif ing CNN, nalika ibunya minangka eksekutif ing AT&T. Eksposisi awal kanggo sawetara disiplin, kalebu gymnastics ing ngendi dheweke unggul minangka remaja, ndadekake dasar kanggo artistik eklektik.</peg>
Piyambakipun ngandika lagu kanggo artis kaya Beyoncé lan Rihanna, utamané kontribusi kanggo "Feeling Myself@" lan "Consideration," respektively. Nanging, suara dhewe ora bisa diwenehi akeh. Ing taun 2012, dheweke ngasilake debut EP, "See.SZA.Run," lan "S" ing taun 2013 lan "Z" ing taun 2014. Karya-karya iki minimal saka blist R&B lan
SZA saka breakthrough teka karo album studio debut, Ctrl, dirilis tanggal 9 Juni 2017. Album iki debutan ing nomer tiga ing Billboard 200 lan sisihake sertifikasi double platinum dening RIAA. Ctrl layani singel hit kayata "Love Galore@" (layani Travis Scott) lan "The Weekend," kang kedhaftar wis sertifikasi multi-platinum. Album iki dipuji kanggo eksplorasi kasar lan jujur tema kayata identitas, ketidakpastian, lan romance, nyenengake kanthi dhuwur karo ndeleng lan kritikus.
Ctrl kangge SZA sawetara nominasi Grammy, kalebu Best Urban Contemporary Album, Best R&B Song, lan Best New Artist. Nanging dheweke ora menang Grammy Awards ing taun iki, kinerja sing berpengaruh lan sukses album ndadekake dheweke minangka kekuatan utama ing industri musik.
Album saka SZA, SOS, dirilis tanggal 9 Desember 2022, ndadekake titik penting ing karirnya. Album iki debutan ing nomer siji ing Billboard 200 lan njaluk penghargaan kritis kanggo produksi genre-blending lan lirik introspective. SOS layani kolaborasi karo artis kayata Phoebe Bridgers, Travis Scott, lan Doja Cat, nuduhake versatility saka SZA.
Singles saka SOS kanggo sukses substansial:
In 2024, SZA's achievements with SOS continued to be recognized. She won three Grammy Awards: Best R&B Song for "Snooze," Best Progressive R&B Album, lan Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Ghost In The Machine" with Phoebe Bridgers.
In February 2024, SZA released a five-track bundle centered around the song "Saturn," which she had previewed during her Grammy performance. The bundle includes the main version, a live version from the Grammys, a sped-up version, the acapella, and the instrumental, highlighting her creative versatility.
SZA's 2024 calendar has been packed with high-profile performances and festival appearances. She headlined the Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City, sharing the stage with artists like Post Malone and 21 Savage. She is also set to perform at other major festivals, including British Summer Time Hyde Park in London, Glastonbury, and Summerfest.
Beyond her music, SZA has expanded her influence into fashion and branding. In May 2024, she became the face of Quay Australia, curating a collection that reflects her eclectic style. This partnership underscores her impact in the fashion world, where she is celebrated for her unique sense of style and authenticity.
SZA's impact on the music industry is profound. She is celebrated for her candid and introspective lyrics, addressing themes such as self-doubt, love, and personal growth. Her music often blends genres, creating a distinctive sound that resonates with a wide audience. SZA's work has influenced many contemporary artists and has been credited with bringing a fresh perspective to R&B and alternative music.

We'll be updating this list as new records are announced, so check back often! *Originally published on July 11, 2024.

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