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SZA, anu dilakukeun ku Solána Imani Rowe, dimekarkeun salaku suara ngarah di R&B kalayan debut na taun 2017 Ctrl, meunangkeun sababaraha nominasi Grammy jeung status Platinum. Dumasar kana lyricism na basajan ngeunaan cinta jeung self-discovery, SZA terus ngabalukarkeun batas musik jeung hits kayaning "Snooze" jeung "Kill Bill.@" Malahan kakuatan pribadi, sora evolving na kedalaman poétik solidify anjeunna salaku hiji kakuatan dina musik modern.
Kariéran jeung Karir Awal
<pfseg id="0">Solána Imani Rowe, dipikawanoh profésional salaku SZA, mangrupakeun ngaran anu geus jadi sinonim jeung campuran unik R&B, soul, jeung hip-hop. Didirikeun dina 8 November 1989, di St. Louis, Missouri, anjeunna dibéjérbéaskeun di Maplewood, New Jersey, dina rumah tangga Muslim. Hayu awéwé anjeunna dimekarkeun dina rupa-rupa rupa-rupa pengaruh musik, ti jazz ka soul klasik, nu anjeunna absorbed ti bapa anjeunna. bapa anjeunna mangrupa produser eksekutif di CNN, sementara ibunya mangrupa eksekutif di AT&T. eksposisi awal ieu ka rupa-rupa disiplin, kaasup gymnastics di mana anjeunna unggul salaku remaja, ngadegkeun dasar pikeun artistik eklektik nya.</peg>
<pfseg id="0">SZA's awal foray dina industri musik éta teu salaku penyanyi tapi salaku songwriter. Anjeunna ditulis lagu pikeun artis kawas Beyoncé jeung Rihanna, utamana nyumbang ka "Feeling Myself@" sarta "Consideration," respektively. Tapi, sora sorangan teu bisa ditangtayungan pikeun panjang. Dina 2012, Anjeunna dirilis debut EP, "See.SZA.Run," diikuti ku "S" dina 2013 jeung "Z
Breakthrough jeung Ctrl
SZA's breakthrough datang jeung album studio debut na, Ctrl, dirilis dina tanggal 9 Juni 2017. Album ieu debuted di urutan tilu di Billboard 200 sarta akhirnya disertifikasi dua kali platinum ku RIAA. Ctrl featured hit singles kayaning "Love Galore@" (featuring Travis Scott) jeung "The Weekend," nu duanana disertifikasi multi-platinum. Album ieu dipuji pikeun eksplorasi kasar jeung jujur tina topik kayaning identitas, insecurity, jeung romance, resonating deeply jeung pendengar jeung kritikus kawas.
Ctrl meunang SZA sababaraha nominasi Grammy, kaasup Best Urban Contemporary Album, Best R&B Song, jeung Best New Artist. Sanajan anjeunna teu meunang sagala Grammy Awards taun ieu, pangalusna impactful na suksés album éta ngadegkeun anjeunna salaku hiji kekuatan utama dina industri musik.
Sukses jeung SOS jeung panalungtikan subsequent
Album saterusna SZA, SOS, dirilis dina tanggal 9 Désémber 2022, ngagambarkeun hiji landmark signifikan deui dina karir nya. album ieu debuted di #1 dina Billboard 200 jeung kapanggih acclamation kritik pikeun produksi genre-blending na lyrics introspective. SOS featured kolaborasi jeung artis kayaning Phoebe Bridgers, Travis Scott, jeung Doja Cat, nembongkeun versatility SZA.
Singles ti SOS tempo suksés anu signifikan:
- "Good Days"@@ jadi hit platinum enam kali.
- "I Hate U" ngaronjatkeun status platinum tilu kali.
- "Snooze"@@@Ghost Di The Machine" (featuring Phoebe Bridgers) duanana kapanggih status platinum.
- "Conceited" éta sertifikasi emas.
Dina 2024, prestasi SZA jeung SOS terus dipikawanoh. Anjeunna meunang tilu Grammy Awards: Best R&B Song for "Snooze," Best Progressive R&B Album, jeung Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Ghost In The Machine" with Phoebe Bridgers.
Recent Releases and Activities in 2024
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.
Personal Ventures and Public Image
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.
Impact and Legacy
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.
Panganyarna
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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