SOS

album by SZA

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SOS is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter SZA, released in 2022. It followed her critically acclaimed debut album, Ctrl (2017). SZA's music blends elements of rhythm and blues, hip-hop, and soul, often exploring themes of heartbreak, sexuality, and self-image. The album SOS features her highest-charting song to date, "Kill Bill".12

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…highly anticipated second studio album, SOS, which included the highest-charting song of her musical career, “Kill Bill.” In 2024 she scored nine Grammy nominations, the most for any artist that year. SOS was named best progressive R&B album, and the album’s single “Snooze” won for best R&B song. SZA also…
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…highly anticipated second studio album, SOS, which included the highest-charting song of her musical career, “Kill Bill.” In 2024 she scored nine Grammy nominations, the most for any artist that year. SOS was named best progressive R&B album, and the album’s single “Snooze” won for best R&B song. SZA also…
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