Her friends often refer to her as (short for her real name, Solána), a nickname that eventually inspired the title of her second studio album, SOS . What Followed the 2021 Era
The name "SZA" itself is rooted in the Supreme Alphabet used by the Five Percenters, which adds depth to the self-sovereign themes often found in her 2021-era music: : Sovereign or Self. Z : Zig-Zag (enlightenment/acknowledgment of self). A : Allah or the "Most High". sza sosrar 2021
: She won her first Grammy Award for the high-profile collaboration "Kiss Me More" with Doja Cat. Her friends often refer to her as (short
: A deluxe edition of SOS entitled Lana was released in late 2024, featuring new tracks like "Saturn" and "30 for 30" with Kendrick Lamar. A : Allah or the "Most High"
: The project showcases SZA's range, moving between "fragile vulnerability" and a "nimble, flirtatious half-sung speak".
The year 2021 was a pivotal "bridge" year for SZA as she transitioned from the Ctrl era into the dominance of SOS :
After the successful 2021 releases and the subsequent launch of SOS in 2022, SZA continued to expand her discography: