SZA has fulfilled her promise by releasing “Lana,” the deluxe edition of her groundbreaking 2022 album, “SOS.” Initially anticipated as an extension of her previous work, “Lana” has emerged as a significant project in its own right, featuring 15 entirely new tracks and a collaboration with Kendrick Lamar. With this release, SZA explores themes such as loneliness, imposter syndrome, and heartbreak, presenting them with a softer, more introspective approach.
The anticipation for “Lana” had been building since its tease in 2022, shortly after “SOS” took the music world by storm and earned SZA nine Grammy nominations. She officially announced the project during a private celebration in Brooklyn last September and followed it with the release of the first single, “Saturn,” in February 2024.
Despite the long wait and minimal updates, SZA engaged with her audience through interviews and a popular appearance on the show “Hot Ones.” Although she collaborated with Kendrick Lamar on his recent tracks “luther” and “gloria,” she kept fans craving new music until December when she revealed their upcoming Grand National Tour and launched her single “Drive” shortly before today’s release of “Lana.”
With 15 new songs to explore, fans are eager to dive into SZA’s latest work, and Billboard has already ranked the standout tracks from the album. The release not only marks a significant milestone for SZA and her supporters but also sets the stage for an exciting concert tour alongside Kendrick next April.
Overall, SZA’s “Lana” promises to be a refreshing addition to her discography, showcasing her growth as an artist while keeping the emotional depth that resonated with fans in her previous work.