SZA was born in St. Louis and raised in Maplewood, New Jersey. A series of early EPs and collaborations preceded her major-label debut, Ctrl, in 2017. Her contemporary R&B uses conversational songwriting and subtle...
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12 catalog entries, grouped by year.
About SZA
SZA was born in St. Louis and raised in Maplewood, New Jersey. A series of early EPs and collaborations preceded her major-label debut, Ctrl, in 2017. Her contemporary R&B uses conversational songwriting and subtle shifts in vocal phrasing, with spacious arrangements forming part of her early sound. She has also worked with performers including Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj and Rihanna. Those collaborations remain separately credited alongside the albums and songs issued under her own artist name.
Artist background sources
SZA - Sony Music UK biography
St. Louis/Maplewood background, early EPs, 2017 Ctrl, contemporary R&B and vocal/writing approach, and named collaborations; promotional chart and award totals are not used. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-17. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
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SZA was born in St. Louis and raised in Maplewood, New Jersey. A series of early EPs and collaborations preceded her major-label debut, Ctrl, in 2017. Her contemporary R&B uses conversational songwriting and subtle...
View background statusNamed after the Quentin Tarantino films, the song humorously explores revenge fantasies.
View background statusThe song explores themes of love, loss, and self-reflection.
View background statusA mellow R&B track about the comfort of a loving relationship.
View background status2023
Named after the Quentin Tarantino films, the song humorously explores revenge fantasies.
View background statusSZA was born in St. Louis and raised in Maplewood, New Jersey. A series of early EPs and collaborations preceded her major-label debut, Ctrl, in 2017. Her contemporary R&B uses conversational songwriting and subtle...
View background statusThe song explores themes of love, loss, and self-reflection.
View background statusA mellow R&B track about the comfort of a loving relationship.
View background status2024
SZA was born in St. Louis and raised in Maplewood, New Jersey. A series of early EPs and collaborations preceded her major-label debut, Ctrl, in 2017. Her contemporary R&B uses conversational songwriting and subtle...
View background statusA mellow R&B track about the comfort of a loving relationship.
View background status2025
SZA was born in St. Louis and raised in Maplewood, New Jersey. A series of early EPs and collaborations preceded her major-label debut, Ctrl, in 2017. Her contemporary R&B uses conversational songwriting and subtle...
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1960-2025. Each year contains 150 selections.