Some music bulletins really feel nearly unreal till you may stream the tracks or maintain a bodily copy in your palms. That sentiment completely describes SOS Deluxe: LANA, the prolonged reissue of SZA’s blockbuster 2022 album, SOS. Initially teased across the time of the unique album’s launch two years in the past, the expanded version is now obtainable for streaming and digital obtain. That includes a staggering 15 further tracks, which brings the overall to a hefty 38 songs, the gathering additional solidifies SZA’s signature mix of alt-indie-tinged R&B.
SZA introduced the discharge date with an Instagram put up that includes actor Ben Stiller singing alongside in his automotive to a brand new observe aptly titled “Drive.” She additionally used the second to plug the return of Stiller’s directed Apple TV+ present, Succession, which she is a vocal fan of.
After followers had been teased with numerous album cowl ideas over the previous yr, the deluxe version formally dropped on the afternoon of December 20, following some mixing and DSP add delays. The album opens with “No Extra Hiding,” a poignant observe the place SZA bares her want to embrace vulnerability, even when it comes at a value. “No extra hiding / I wanna really feel solar on my pores and skin / Even when it burns or blinds me / I wanna be purified inside,” she sings.
One other standout is “30 for 30,” a duet together with her former TDE labelmate and frequent collaborator Kendrick Lamar. The observe arrives forward of their upcoming joint Grand Nationwide Tour, which can hit stadiums throughout North America. The 2 additionally collaborated on Lamar’s latest album, GNX, contributing to the tracks “Luther” and “Gloria.” Different collaborators come within the type of producers that includes Lil Yachty and Benny Blanco.
SZA’s customary SOS, launched in December 2022, achieved exceptional success, debuting at primary on the Billboard 200 and spending ten non-consecutive weeks atop the chart—the longest for a feminine artist within the decade at the moment. The album broke the file for the biggest streaming week for an R&B album within the U.S. The one “Kill Invoice” grew to become SZA’s first number-one hit on the Billboard Scorching 100.
On the 2024 GRAMMY Awards, SOS earned SZA 9 nominations, essentially the most for any artist that yr, and secured wins, together with Finest Progressive R&B Album. The album’s enduring reputation is additional evidenced by its record-breaking 41 weeks at primary on the R&B/Hip Hop chart. This success confirms SZA’s important impression on the music trade, mixing essential acclaim with industrial triumph.
See beneath for the brand new tracklist:
1. No Extra Hiding – produced by Michael Uzowuru 2. What Do I Do – produced by Benny Blanco, Carter Lang and ThankGod4Cody 3. 30 for 30 feat. Kendrick Lamar – produced by J White 4. Diamond Boy (DTM) – produced by Carter, Scum, Solomonophonic, Declan and Michael Uzowuru 5. BMF – produced by Carter Lang, Blake Slatkin, Omer Fedi 6. Scorsese Child Daddy – produced by Michael Uzowuru and Tyler Johnson 7. Love Me 4 Me – produced by Rob Bisel, Carter Lang and Nick Lee 8. Chill Child – produced by Lil Yachty, Unhappy Pony, Cade, Calvin Dickinson, iseeyou and Julian Fried 9. My Flip – produced by ThankGod4Cody, Rob Bisel 10. Crybaby – produced by ThankGod4Cody, Carter Lang and Declan 11. Kitchen – produced by ThankGod4Cody 12. Get Behind Me (interlude) – produced by Michael Uzowuru 13. Drive – produced by ThankGod4Cody and Billy Lemon 14. One other Life – produced by Michael Uzowuru and Dylan Wiggins 15. Saturn – produced by Carter Lang, Rob Bisel, Solomonophonic and Monsune
