
Hazy, bedroom-produced alternative R&B. A collection of murky synth-pop and trip-hop beats that introduced SZA's raw, diaristic songwriting to the world.
October 29, 2012 · Not On Label (SZA (2) Self-released)
A hazy, late-night confession wrapped in cold, waterlogged electronic beats.
“While the songs follow traditional structures, their sounds bloom in remarkable, unexpected ways”Read review
“SZA’s first solo album is a confessional look at her psyche through previous relationships. Bolstered by powerful production its as resonant and sure-footed of an R&B debut as any this year”Read review
“CTRL is craft in action, a uniquely excellent album from a uniquely excellent artist”Read review
“SZA’s deeply personal lens on modern romance gives these songs endless life”Read review
“A full-length well worth the wait”Read review
“A debut full-length that proves that the singer’s ballooning popularity is well deserved”Read review
“Makes a huge statement of intent on her debut album”Read review
“A genre-bending musical tapestry with elements of indie rock, R&B and hip-hop. And similarly to the way her album doesn’t fit squarely into one genre, SZA doesn’t either”Read review
How does See.SZA.Run sound next to the rest of SZA's catalogue?
The production is pushed notably harder into lo fi than this artist usually allows.
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