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Solána Imani Rowe,known professionally as SZA,is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She first gained recognition through her self-released EPs See.SZA.Run (2012) and S (2013),which helped her become the first female artist to sign with Top Dawg Entertainment. Her third EP,Z (2014),was her first project to be released to digital retailers and reached the top-ten on the U.S. Independent Albums chart.
"Untitled 02 | 06.23.2014." is a song by the American rapper Kendrick Lamar,featured on his compilation album,Untitled Unmastered. The song was produced by Cardo and Yung Exclusive.
The discography of American singer-songwriter SZA consists of 2 studio albums,1 reissue album,3 extended plays (EPs),1 live album,and 48 singles.
"All the Stars" is a song by American rapper Kendrick Lamar and American singer SZA. Written alongside Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith and producers Sounwave and Al Shux,the song was released on January 4,2018,as the lead single to the soundtrack album of the film Black Panther. Its release coincided with Top Dawg Entertainment's announcement that Tiffith and Lamar would be producing the Black Panther soundtrack album. Marvel Studios confirmed the news and revealed that Lamar was hand-picked by Black Panther's director Ryan Coogler to produce the soundtrack album. The song appeared in the movie's end credits.
Lana is the reissue of SOS (2022),the second studio album by American singer-songwriter SZA. It was released on December 20,2024,through Top Dawg Entertainment and RCA Records. It features a single guest appearance from Kendrick Lamar. The album was supported by the singles "Saturn","BMF",and "30 for 30".
"BMF" is a song by American singer-songwriter SZA from Lana (2024),the reissue of her second studio album SOS (2022). It is a bossa nova song that interpolates "The Girl from Ipanema",a 1960s single composed by Brazilian musician Antônio Carlos Jobim. The lyrics contain an allusion to "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey,both referencing the fictional location of South Detroit. "BMF" was originally going to feature American singer and rapper Lizzo.
"Saturn" is a song by American singer-songwriter SZA. It is the lead single from Lana (2024),the reissue of her second studio album SOS (2022). It is a song about nihilism and escapism,discussing one's lamentations about why bad things happen to good people and wishes to leave Earth for another planet,Saturn,where they could possibly live a better life. "Saturn" features a twinkly instrumental,a result of a combination of arpeggios and beaming synthesizers. The song was surprise-released on February 22,2024,after its official debut at the year's Grammy Awards ceremony over two weeks prior. "Saturn" is nominated at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance. The cover is a reference to the cover of her song "Love Galore" (2017).
"Crybaby" is a song by American singer-songwriter SZA from Lana (2024),the reissue of her second studio album SOS (2022). The lyrics center on SZA's mental health,insecurities,and self-destructive behavior. She sings about her public image as an emotionally sensitive celebrity,later embracing the reputation while listing several ways she can evolve into a better individual. Musically,"Crybaby" combines twinkly synthesizers with a groovy bass.
The American rapper Kendrick Lamar has released 73 singles and five promotional singles. Thirty of those singles were as a lead artist,while forty-three were as a featured artist. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),Lamar's digital singles registered 41 million certified units,based on sales and on-demand streaming,as of June 2024. On the US Billboard Hot 100,as of December 2024,Lamar has garnered five number-one songs,87 total chart entries,58 top-40 entries,38 top-20 entries,22 top-10 entries,17 top-10 debuts,14 top-5 entries,and three number-one debuts.
GNX is the sixth studio album by American rapper Kendrick Lamar. It was surprise-released on November 22,2024,through PGLang and Interscope Records. The album features guest appearances from SZA,Dody6,Lefty Gunplay,Wallie the Sensei,Siete7x,Roddy Ricch,AzChike,Hitta J3,YoungThreat,and Peysoh. Production was primarily handled by Sounwave and Jack Antonoff,alongside Mustard,Sean Momberger,and Kamasi Washington,among others. Titled after the Buick Regal model and following his feud with Canadian musician Drake,GNX is Lamar's first album to be released after his departure from longtime labels Top Dawg Entertainment and Aftermath Entertainment.
"Wacced Out Murals" is a song by American rapper Kendrick Lamar. It was released through PGLang and Interscope Records from his sixth studio album,GNX,on November 22,2024. The song was produced by Sounwave,Jack Antonoff,Craig Balmoris,Dahi,Frano,and Tyler Reese,with additional production by Matthew "M-Tech" Bernard and Tim Maxey. The song features vocals by Mexican mariachi-singer Deyra Barrera,who also co-wrote the song along Lamar and its producers.
"Squabble Up" is a song by American rapper Kendrick Lamar from his sixth studio album,GNX,released by pgLang and Interscope Records on November 26,2024 as the lead single from the album alongside the B-side "TV Off". Initially teased in the music video for Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us",released on July 4,2024,a 15-second snippet of the song appeared as Lamar walked through a dark hallway. Lamar produced the song with Sounwave,Jack Antonoff,and Ruchaun "Bridgeway" Akers,with additional production by Matthew "M-Tech" Bernard. The track gained additional attention after being featured in promotional material for Mercedes AMG's Formula One campaign and during an NBA broadcast,eventually going viral on TikTok.
"Luther" is a song by American rapper Kendrick Lamar and American singer-songwriter SZA. It was released as the second single from Lamar's sixth studio album,GNX on November 29,2024. The song was written by both Lamar and SZA,along with Ink and Sam Dew,while production was handled by Sounwave,Jack Antonoff,Ruchaun "Bridgeway" Akers,Kamasi Washington,Matthew "M-Tech" Bernard and Roshwita "Rose Lilah" Bacha. The song is titled after R&B and soul singer Luther Vandross.
"Hey Now" is a song recorded by Kendrick Lamar with a feature verse from Zarius "Dody6" Cunningham,a Los Angeles rapper who recently left prison. It is the fifth track on Lamar's sixth studio album,GNX,which was surprise released under PGLang and Interscope Records on November 22,2024. The song was produced by Sounwave,Jack Antonoff,and Mustard and interpolates D4L's song,"Scotty".
"Reincarnated" is a song by American rapper Kendrick Lamar,released on November 22,2024,from his sixth studio album GNX. It contains a sample of "Made Niggaz" by Tupac Shakur and was produced by Sounwave,Jack Antonoff,Lamar himself,Matthew "M-Tech" Bernard and Noah Ehler.
"TV Off" is a song written and recorded by American rapper Kendrick Lamar for his sixth studio album,GNX (2024). It was released on November 26,2024,alongside the A-side "Squabble Up",and features guest vocals by rapper Lefty Gunplay. It was produced by Sounwave,Jack Antonoff,Mustard,Kamasi Washington,and Sean Momberger.
"Heart Pt. 6" is a song recorded by American rapper Kendrick Lamar. It was surprise-released under PGLang and Interscope Records as the tenth track from his sixth studio album,GNX,on November 22,2024. It serves as the sixth installment in "The Heart" song series,following "The Heart Part 5",and is the first to not be a promotional single released prior to a project. The song was produced by Sounwave and Jack Antonoff,with additional production by Matthew "M-Tech" Bernard and Julian "Juju" Nievez-Mays. The song features uncredited vocals from R&B trio SWV,sampled from their track "Use Your Heart",written and produced by Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams,as the Neptunes. The track also features additional background vocals from American singer Sam Dew.
"Drive" is a song by American singer-songwriter SZA from Lana (2024),the reissue of her second studio album SOS (2022). It was released on December 20,2024,by Top Dawg Entertainment and RCA Records as the reissue's promotional single. A music video for the song,starring Ben Stiller,premiered on the same day.
"Kitchen" is a song by American singer-songwriter SZA. It was released on December 20,2024,as the eleventh track from Lana (2024),the reissue of SZA's second studio album SOS (2022). The song samples "Voyage to Atlantis" (1977) by American music group the Isley Brothers.
"Scorsese Baby Daddy" is a song by American singer-songwriter SZA from Lana (2024),the reissue of her second studio album SOS (2022). The title references film director Martin Scorsese. In the lyrics,SZA expresses her desire to find a boyfriend who reminds her of the characters from Scorsese's filmography,who tend to be violent criminals. SZA has teased a music video for "Scorsese Baby Daddy".
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