SZA, the four-time Grammy Award-winning artist, has officially declared that “SZA season” is upon us. Fans can look forward to fresh material before the end of 2024, as she revealed during a recent livestream with Kai Cenat and fellow guest Lizzo.
When pushed for details, SZA coyly confirmed that a “whole new project” is on the way, saying it “will be out before the year is over.” This announcement aligns with earlier hints about multiple projects in the works, sparking excitement among her fans.
A Potential Repeat of Her Year-End Success
SZA has a history of dropping major releases during the final months of the year. Her 2022 sophomore album, SOS, arrived on December 9, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. With 318,000 equivalent album units sold in its first week, it achieved the third-highest debut of 2022 and set a record for the biggest streaming week for an R&B album by a woman, garnering an impressive 404.6 million on-demand streams.
The album’s impact didn’t stop there. It held the top spot on the chart for 10 weeks, becoming the first R&B album by a woman to achieve this milestone since Mariah Carey’s self-titled debut in 1991.
Could SZA replicate this monumental success with her next release? The anticipation is palpable.
What's in Store?
In her recent British Vogue interview, SZA shed light on what’s next, revealing she has two projects ready for release:
- A deluxe version of SOS
- Her third studio album, titled Lana
Interestingly, the project now known as Lana was initially intended to be a deluxe version of SOS. However, SZA decided to expand the concept into a standalone album.
She described the new direction of her music as stemming from a “more beautiful place” rather than an angsty one:
“I think I am making music from a more beautiful place. From a more possible place versus a more angsty place. I’m not identifying with my brokenness. It’s not my identity. It’s shit that happened to me. Piece by piece, my music is shifting because of that, the lighter I get.”
What Fans Can Expect
While no official release date has been confirmed, the prospect of a new SZA album by year’s end has fans on the edge of their seats. Whether it’s the anticipated Lana, the deluxe SOS, or both, SZA continues to prove her ability to evolve artistically and deliver music that resonates deeply.
As 2024 draws to a close, fans can be sure of one thing: SZA is ready to once again dominate the charts and the cultural conversation.
Stay tuned for updates on her upcoming projects and potential release dates!
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