In March 2021, SZA shocked her fanbase with a tweet regarding R&B legend Babyface. The record-breaking vocalist shared a text message inviting her to the studio with the celebrated musician, to which she happily obliged. We now get to get a chance to hear what came out of the session with “Snooze,” which he helped pen and co-produce. The track appears on SZA’s Billboard 200's No. 1 SOS, where it’s been perched for ten weeks straight. Billboard also listed her as their 2023 Woman of the Year, which they honored her with during their Women in Music Awards yesterday (March 1).
In a new interview with Rap Radar, Babyface confirms there are still three collaborations in the chamber. ”There are still two songs,” he tells Elliot Wilson and B. Dot. “And there’s another song that exists—I won’t say the title-but I hope that she will finish it.” Though he refused to expound further, Babyface did mention a track entitled “Brianna’s Way” in the two-minute clip. Thorough research revealed no mention of the song online, and SZA has yet to comment on her musical endeavors with the 63-year-old songwriter. She did, however, allude to a possible collaboration with singer Miley Cyrus earlier this year.
Babyface Praises SZA And Alludes To Other Songs
Prior to the unreleased music news, Babyface revealed SZA was set to appear on his 2022 album Girls Night Out. The groove-heavy LP spotlights R&B’s leading ladies, including Ella Mai, Ari Lennox, and Muni Long. One can only assume SZA’s presence on the project would have been highly received, as well. “Maybe she’ll grace us with that one day, with a deluxe album or something,” Babyface adds.
Further along, Babyface goes on to praise the Grammy-winning songstress despite her musical insecurities. ”I don’t think she has any idea how incredible she is, and how talented she is,” he shares. He then calls SZA “one of the best” musicians he’s ever seen, an incredible compliment coming from a person who’s worked with Toni Braxton, Mary J. Bilge, and the late Whitney Houston. The “Kill Bill” songstress is currently on her 17-city SOS Tour alongside Omar Apollo, which ends later this month.
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