SZA has done what few expected—she’s surpassed Adele. Her album SOS, released in late 2022, has now spent 85 weeks in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200, overtaking Adele’s iconic 21 and claiming the title of the longest-charting top-10 album by a female artist.
And SOS is nothing short of a phenomenon. From its first day, the album resonated with millions through tracks like “Kill Bill” and “Supermodel,” delivering a sound that walks a fine line between emotional vulnerability and raw truth.
But SZA isn’t just a singer—she’s a creative force. She’s written for Beyoncé and Rihanna (with “Consideration” featured on Anti), and collaborated with a who’s who of modern music: Drake, Doja Cat, Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, and Phoebe Bridgers. Every collaboration reveals a piece of her introspective world.
The success of SOS didn’t stop with its initial release. It spent 12 weeks at No. 1 and was recently revitalized with the deluxe edition SOS Deluxe: LANA earlier this year.
Though she hasn’t broken the all-time record—held by the My Fair Lady soundtrack with 173 weeks in the Top 10—SZA has achieved something rare: blending the deeply personal with the universally resonant, fusing R&B with indie spirit, and balancing sensitivity with strength.
From opening for Coldplay in 2014 to headlining major festivals like Glastonbury, SZA isn’t just moving forward—she’s defining the era.
