SZA Previews New Music & Fans Are More Than Ready

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It's been three years since SZA released her debut album "Ctrl."

There was some confusion months ago after SZA vocalized frustrations with her record label. The Top Dawg Entertainment singer is a beloved entertainer and her 2017 debut studio album Ctrl is still a fan favorite. SZA's faithful admirers have been hounding her about her sophomore project as they want to know when they can expect a new body of work from the R&B singer, but because she didn't have answers, SZA was a tad vexed.

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"At this point y’all gotta ask Punch," SZA told her fans back in August. TDE's Punch was flooded with questions and gave his answer: "Soon." SZA may be hinting that "soon" is creeping up faster than some expect. Over on TikTok, SZA shared a video that showed she's hard at work in the studio, even previewing a bit of new music.

The video has been played over 400K times, so it's clear that SZA fans are ready for the heat. In 2020, the singer dropped singles "The Other Side" with Justin Timberlake and "Hit Different" with Ty Dolla $ign. She was also featured on Megan Thee Stallion's Good News track "Freaky Girls." Check out the tunes below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.