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SZA
Solána Imani Rowe (born November 8, 1989), known professionally as SZA ( ), is an American singer and songwriter. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she began making music in the early 2010s, releasing two extended plays before signing with the hip hop record label Top Dawg Entertainment, through which she released '' Z'' (2014), her third EP and first retail release. That same year, she co-wrote " Feeling Myself" with Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé. In 2016, she was featured on Rihanna's song "Consideration". SZA's debut studio album, ''Ctrl'' (2017), was released to universal acclaim from music critics. It debuted at number three on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). At the 60th Annual Grammy Awards, the album earned her four nominations, including Best New Artist. In 2020, it was placed on ''Rolling Stone''s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list. In August 2017, she was featured on Maroon 5's Top 10 hit s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ctrl (SZA Album)
''Ctrl'' (pronounced "control") is the debut studio album by American singer SZA. It was released through Top Dawg Entertainment and RCA Records on June 9, 2017. The album features guest appearances from Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, James Fauntleroy, and Isaiah Rashad. The deluxe edition includes seven additional tracks and was released exactly five years after the release of the regular version of the album. Production was handled by Craig Balmoris, Frank Dukes, Carter Lang, Scum, and ThankGod4Cody, among others. The album was supported by five singles: "Drew Barrymore", "Love Galore", " The Weekend", "Broken Clocks", and " Garden (Say It Like Dat)", all of which are certified Platinum or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Upon release, ''Ctrl'' received widespread critical acclaim from music critics, many of whom praised its cohesiveness and production, as well as SZA's vocal delivery. The album debuted at number three on the US ''Billboard'' 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Z (EP)
''Z'' is the third extended play (EP) by American R&B singer SZA. It was released on April 8, 2014, by Top Dawg Entertainment. After amassing two self-released EPs, ''See.SZA.Run'' and '' S'', as well as meeting with members of Top Dawg Entertainment, she subsequently signed a recording contract with the indie label. The recording of the EP took place in Carson, California during the summer of 2013 with the help of her Top Dawg labelmate Isaiah Rashad, among others. An alternative R&B and neo soul album, ''Z'' has a diverse musical style that incorporates contemporary urban genres such as soul, hip hop, and minimalist R&B, as well as 1980s synth-pop elements. Its production is characterized by layers of sliced, delayed, and reversed vocals, which are synthetic and fluid. Its lyrics explore the complexities of romantic relationships, sexuality, nostalgia, and abandonment. The album was written by SZA herself, with production handled by Mac Miller, Emile Haynie and others. ''Z'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What Lovers Do
"What Lovers Do" is a song by American band Maroon 5 featuring American singer SZA. It was released on August 30, 2017, as the third single from the band's sixth studio album '' Red Pill Blues'' (2017). The song contains an interpolation of the 2016 song " Sexual" by Neiked featuring Dyo, therefore Victor Rådström, Dyo and Elina Stridh are credited as songwriters. Background and release After extensive touring in support of their fifth studio album '' V'' (2014), Maroon 5 began the writing and recording sessions for their sixth studio album. On October 12, 2016, the band released the tropical house single "Don't Wanna Know", featuring American rapper Kendrick Lamar. Another single, entitled "Cold", featuring American rapper Future, was released on February 14, 2017. Both songs later appeared in the deluxe and Japanese editions of ''Red Pill Blues''. In August 2017, videos and Snapchats from the lead singer Adam Levine revealed that the group was recording the music video for "W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All The Stars
"All The Stars" is a song recorded by American rapper Kendrick Lamar and American singer SZA. Written by Lamar, SZA, Sounwave, and Al Shux and produced by the latter two, the song was released on January 4, 2018, as the lead single to the soundtrack album of the film '' Black Panther''. Its release coincided with Top Dawg Entertainment's announcement that its president, Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith, and Lamar himself would be producing the ''Black Panther'' soundtrack album. Marvel Studios confirmed the news and revealed that Lamar was hand-picked by ''Black Panther''s director, Ryan Coogler, to produce the soundtrack album. The song appeared in the movie during the end credits. It also appeared on the radio of the video game ''Forza Horizon 4''. "All The Stars" received numerous accolades and nominations including a nomination for Best Original Song at the 76th Golden Globe Awards and the 91st Academy Awards, as well as receiving four nominations at the 61st Grammy Awards inclu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Awards And Nominations Received By SZA
American R&B singer SZA has won 25 awards from 66 nominations; including 14 Grammy Award nominations. In 2017 she released her debut album ''Ctrl'' to critical acclaim, the album was nominated for Album of the Year at the Soul Train Music Awards and for the Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album. Also that year she released several singles from the album like " The Weekend" and "Love Galore" with American rapper Travis Scott with both songs receiving Grammy Award nominations for Best R&B Performance and Best Rap/Sung Performance respectively. At the 60th Annual Grammy Awards she was nominated for five awards including Best New Artist. In 2018 she collaborated with Kendrick Lamar in the song "All the Stars" for the action movie ''Black Panther.'' The song received four nominations at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards including Record of the Year and Song of the Year, along with Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Original Song and an Academy Award nomination for Best Origi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Consideration (song)
"Consideration" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her eighth studio album ''Anti'' (2016). It was co-written by featured artist SZA, with Rihanna and the song's producer, Tyran Donaldson. "Consideration" is a dub-inspired hip-hop and R&B song, with a "stuttering, distorted beat", "pounding percussion", "a crunchy groove", and a "throbbing bass line" in its instrumentation. Lyrically, the song is a declaration of independence, and a desire to seek peace of mind. Rihanna performed "Consideration" with SZA on a medley with "Work" on the 2016 Brit Awards, after which she included it on her Anti World Tour. Upon the release of the album, "Consideration" charted in a few European countries, such as France and Sweden, and following the Brit Awards performance, the song debuted on the UK Singles Chart and the UK R&B Chart. On December 8, 2017, an EP including six dance remixes of the song was released on streaming music services. Background and recording "Considera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
60th Annual Grammy Awards
The 60th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was held on January 28, 2018. The CBS network broadcast the show live from Madison Square Garden in New York City. The show was moved to January to avoid coinciding with the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, as was the case in 2010 and 2014. James Corden returned as host. The ceremony recognizes the best recordings, compositions and artists of the eligibility year, which ran from October 1, 2016, to September 30, 2017. The nominations were announced on November 28, 2017. The "pre-telecast" ceremony (officially named ''The Premiere Ceremony'') was held on the same day prior to the main ceremony. Bruno Mars was nominated for six awards and won all six on the night. Performers Premiere ceremony Main ceremony Presenters *John Legend and Tony Bennett – presented Best Rap/Sung Performance *Kelly Clarkson and Nick Jonas – presented Best New Artist *Jim Gaffigan – introduced Little Big Town *Jon Batiste, Gary Clark Jr., and Joe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Top Dawg Entertainment
Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) is an American independent record label founded in 2004, by CEO Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith. Terrence "Punch" Henderson is president of the label. There are currently eleven artists signed to the label: the label's flagship artists, Black Hippy members Jay Rock, Ab-Soul and Schoolboy Q, as well as Isaiah Rashad, SZA, Lance Skiiiwalker, SiR, Reason, Zacari, Ray Vaughn, and Doechii. TDE is also the former label of Kendrick Lamar. The label houses a production division that includes Digi+Phonics, THC, King Blue, Kal Banx and Derek "MixedByAli" Ali. The musical focus of the label is predominantly album-oriented and progressive rap. History 1997–2012 In 1997, Anthony Tiffith (also known by his monikers, Dude Dawg and Top Dawg) embarked on a career in music as a record producer, producing for rappers such as The Game and Juvenile, among others. In 2003, Tiffith found a then 15-year-old Kendrick Lamar, a Compton native, who at the time went by K.Dot an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feeling Myself (Nicki Minaj Song)
"Feeling Myself" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj featuring Beyoncé from Minaj's third studio album, ''The Pinkprint'' (2014). It was written by Minaj, SZA, Beyoncé, and Hit-Boy and produced by the latter two. "Feeling Myself" is a hip hop song backed by a West Coast synth, driving bass and drums. It spent 20 weeks on the ''Billboard Hot 100'' making it the longest charting non-single by a female rapper. Background and recording In May 2014, Minaj's manager Gee Roberson contacted her to inform her that Beyoncé wanted a remix of " Flawless" on which she would be featured. Following this, Beyoncé sent Minaj a new version of the song she wanted and told Minaj, "I want you to be you. I don't want you to hold back." Minaj agreed to do the song with her and in return Beyoncé would be featured on ''The Pinkprint''. Singer-songwriter SZA was enlisted to co-write parts of the song. She was called and later went to the studio to meet and work with the song's producer, Hit-Boy. Duri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Panther (soundtrack)
The soundtrack for the 2018 American superhero film ''Black Panther'', based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name and produced by Marvel Studios, consists of an original score composed by Ludwig Göransson and original songs performed or curated by Kendrick Lamar. Göransson worked on all of director Ryan Coogler's previous films, while Lamar and Coogler had previously discussed collaborating and the musician agreed to perform several songs for the film after seeing an early version of it. After reading the film's script, Göransson traveled to Africa to research traditional African music for the film. He went on tour with Senegalese musician Baaba Maal, and recorded performances by Maal and other African musicians for use in the score. Notably, Göransson used recordings of talking drums and a tambin for character themes in the film, while Maal sung an original song for the opening of the score. Göransson combined these traditional African elements with the cla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RCA Records
RCA Records is an American record label currently owned by Sony Music Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America. It is one of Sony Music's four flagship labels, alongside RCA's former long-time rival Columbia Records; also Arista Records, and Epic Records. The label has released multiple genres of music, including pop, classical, rock, hip hop, afrobeat, electronic, R&B, blues, jazz, and country. Its name is derived from the initials of its defunct parent company, the Radio Corporation of America (RCA). RCA Records was fully acquired by Bertelsmann in 1987, making it a part of Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) and became a part of Sony BMG Music Entertainment after the 2004 merger of BMG and Sony; it was acquired by the latter in 2008, after the dissolution of Sony/BMG and the restructuring of Sony Music. RCA Records is the corporate successor of the Victor Talking Machine Company, founded in 1901, making it the second-oldest record label in American his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard 200
The ''Billboard'' 200 is a record chart ranking the 200 most popular music albums and EPs in the United States. It is published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine and is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists. Often, a recording act will be remembered by its " number ones", those of their albums that outperformed all others during at least one week. The chart grew from a weekly top 10 list in 1956 to become a top 200 list in May 1967, and acquired its current name in March 1992. Its previous names include the ''Billboard'' Top LPs (1961–1972), ''Billboard'' Top LPs & Tape (1972–1984), ''Billboard'' Top 200 Albums (1984–1985) and ''Billboard'' Top Pop Albums (1985–1992). The chart is based mostly on sales – both at retail and digital – of albums in the United States. The weekly sales period was originally Monday to Sunday when Nielsen started tracking sales in 1991, but since July 2015, tracking week begins on Friday (to coinc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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