Before Ctrl took the crown, Taylor Swift’s 1989 held the record for the longest-charting female album, a massive achievement in its own right. But SZA’s Ctrl has now edged out 1989 with 378 ...

Welcome to Keeping It Z, ESSENCE’s column where we touch on and analyze all things Generation Z. In this piece, writer Malik Peay talks about SZA’s debut album, ‘Ctrl’ and what it means to ...

Still, it’s crazy to think SZA is such a hot commodity with the Recording Academy this year after her debut album, the acclaimed “Ctrl,” ended up going zero-for-five at the 2018 awards.

SZA, born Solána Imani Rowe, first captured attention with her debut studio album, “ Ctrl,” released in 2017. This project was a game-changer, showcasing her unique blend of R&B, neo-soul ...

SZA is currently on the Ctrl Tour. In addition to the deluxe Ctrl, fans can look forward to a video for "The Weekend," directed by none other than her Afropunk co-headliner Solange Knowles.

SZA is on the cover of Fader's first issue of 2018, with the magazine finding her still processing the fame and acclaim brought to her by last year's Ctrl. The album was, of course, one of the ...

SZA’s Ctrl is the second-longest charting album by a female R&B artist behind Anti by Rihanna. 2016’s Anti crossed the 300-week mark on the Billboard 200 in February 2022.

SZA on 'Ctrl' Delays: 'The Record Company Took My Hard Drive From Me' But SZA also teases new music could be just around the corner. juliarp July 30, 2017 Image via Getty/Roger Kisby ...

Who is SZA? Solána Imani Rowe, known by her stage name SZA, grew up in Maplewood, New Jersey and first came to popularity with the release of her debut album "CTRL" in 2017.

In this piece, writer Malik Peay talks about SZA's debut album, 'Ctrl' and what it means to 20-somethings who are finding their way.