Category: SZA
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I Made Rock ‘N’ Roll Festival Features Top Hip-Hop Competition
Editorial information: The I Made Rock ‘N’ Roll Festival is set to take place on June 30 and will feature a competition between rappers in two categories. The first category is best male hip-hop artist, while the second category is best collaboration. Drake is a top contender with seven nominations,…
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SZA’s Music Background Profile
SZA, born Solána Imani Rowe on November 8, 1989, is an American singer-songwriter known for her unique blend of rhythm and blues, hip-hop and soul music. Her stage name is an acronym derived from the Supreme Alphabet, with each letter representing aspects of self-awareness and enlightenment. SZA’s rise to prominence…
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Raffle For Festival Tickets
Staff inbox: A Louisville nonprofit, Mattingly Edge, is gifting two winners a “first class” treatment to attend the Gazebo Festival with performances by Jack Harlow and Sza. The Gazebo Festival is an exciting event that features multiple performances, and attending it would be a unique experience for the lucky winners.…
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SZA: Innovating Soul And R&B
Editorial information: SZA, born Solána Imani Rowe in 1989, is an American singer-songwriter recognized for her distinctive blend of rhythm and blues, hip-hop, and soul music. Her stage name, SZA, is an acronym derived from the Supreme Alphabet, signifying self-awareness and enlightenment. Early in her career, SZA made connections with…
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The Meaning Behind SZA’s Name Surprises Fans With Its Many Layers
Publisher: INTO Author: Johnny Levanier Twitter: @into_tweets More details: See here SZA may have become a household name, but how many of her legions of fans know the meaning behind that name? In a recent interview, SZA broke down the acronym, and it might come as no surprise that her…
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Severance Season 2 Still In Works, No Release Date Yet
Ben Stiller, the director and executive producer of the Apple TV+ series “Severance”, has reassured fans that Season 2 is still in the works. The news comes nearly two years after Season 1 concluded, leaving viewers eagerly awaiting the next installment. Stiller recently responded to a tweet from singer-songwriter SZA,…
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Swae Lee Calls For Fan Respect And Safety At Concerts
Swae Lee took to social media to address a concerning incident that occurred during his recent performance. The rapper urged his fans to respect the stage and the people around him, especially after several phones were thrown onto the stage during his show. In a heartfelt message, Swae Lee expressed…
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SZA’s Bullying Plea Sparks Momentum For Severance’s New Season
Staff inbox: Bullying, often viewed as a negative phenomenon, can occasionally have a positive impact on society. This notion was recently highlighted when SZA, a well-known artist, found herself on the receiving end of a situation that might have been considered bullying. Despite her busy schedule, including international tour dates…
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SZA’s Artist Categorization Debate
As one of the most successful R&B artists of her generation, SZA is often defined by the genre. But for her, being pigeonholed as an R&B artist diminishes the complexity and depth of her music. SZA believes that her race is a major factor in why some people categorize her…
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Keke Palmer And SZA To Lead Buddy Comedy Produced By Issa Rae
Editorial information: Isaa Rae is producing a new buddy comedy for TriStar Pictures, starring Keke Palmer and Grammy winner SZA. The untitled feature is directed by Lawrence Lamont, who also directed the critically acclaimed series “Rap Sh!t.” The screenplay is written by Syreeta Singleton, who is also the showrunner of…
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Megan Thee Stallion And More Feature In A New Book
Phillip Leeds is a renowned photographer known for his work capturing the essence of the cultural elite. Born in 1970 in New York City, Leeds began his career in the early 1990s, quickly gaining recognition for his unique style and ability to capture the essence of his subjects. In 2017,…
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SZA-headlined Northern California Music Fest Canceled 2 Weeks Out
The Sol Blume Festival, a popular Northern California music event, was abruptly canceled just two weeks before its scheduled start due to safety concerns. The three-day festival, which was set to take place from April 15-17, has been rescheduled for Aug. 15-17, 2025. Organizers did not provide any details on…
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SZA Celebrates Receiving Songwriters Hall Of Fame Award: ‘This Is The Most Meaningful Thing To Me…
SZA is set to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in June and will receive the Hal David Starlight Award. The four-time Grammy Award winner expressed her gratitude on Instagram, calling the honor “THE most meaningful thing” and thanking Nile Rodgers for recognizing her as a “phenomenal” artist.…
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SZA Shouts ‘Free Palestine’ At Australia SOS Concert
SZA’s recent concert in Tuesday, April 16th was captured on fan-video, where she can be seen holding a Palestinian flag while shouting “Free Palestine!” The crowd erupted in cheers as she spoke, showing their support for the cause. This moment highlights SZA’s commitment up to using her platform for social…
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Kirituhi” Tattoos To Honor Her Family While In New Zealand
SZA is excited to show off her new Kirituhi tattoos to her fans around the world. With these unique designs, she’ll always have one piece of New Zealand with her, no matter where her travels take her. Whether she’s headlining festivals within Barcelona either Chicago, SZA aim being sporting her…
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SZA To Be Honored By Songwriters Hall Of Fame
SZA will be honored by the Songwriters Hall of Fame with the Hal David Starlight Award within 2024. This award recognizes young songwriters who are making one significant impact in the music industry with their original songs. SZA, who won three Grammy Awards being her sophomore album “SOS” and was…
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From Nickelodeon Star To Grammys And SZA’s ‘Snooze’
Staff inbox: Thomas’ latest triumph is his Grammy win for co-producing SZA’s smash hit “Snooze.” The song snagged the best R⁘B song category at the February ceremony. “That melody that SZA wrote and those lyrics are just so poignant. I’m such a fan of how she wrote that record. I…
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Omar Apollo Talks About His New Album, Friendship With SZA
Staff inbox: How are you? I’m good. I’ve been posted up, finishing the album. We’re mixing, and I’m really excited. How are you feeling about this new album? I’m feeling good about it. I’m angrier on it, definitely, on the single “Spite”. Now it’s back to my old longing-for-love vibe,…
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SZA’s “Snooze” Named Spotify’s No. 1 R
SZA’s “Snooze” has been crowned the best R&B song of the streaming era by Spotify, with the record-breaking earworm topping a list of 100 R&B tracks. According to Spotify, “Snooze” is a “sun-drenched” single that feels like a “walk in the park,” and its creative quality sets SZA apart from…
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SZA’s New Zealand Shows Spark Heartwarming Confession As She Arrives In Auckland
Kiwis have been waiting in anticipation for Grammy-winner SZA to return to New Zealand shores with her catalogue of hits. SZA is performing on Saturday, April 13; Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16, all at Auckland’s Spark Arena. Dubbed “electric” by SZA herself, she brought a “superstar” performance to…
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