Overview
SOS is SZA’s second studio album, released December 9, 2022, after a six-year wait following Ctrl. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 318,000 album-equivalent units and spent 10 non-consecutive weeks at #1, becoming one of the longest-running #1 albums by a woman in Billboard history.
Chart Domination
“Kill Bill” became SZA’s first solo #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, spending eight weeks at #1. The Tarantino-inspired revenge fantasy resonated massively on TikTok. The album’s 23 tracks blended R&B, pop, rock, and alternative influences, showcasing SZA’s artistic growth and versatility.
Cultural Impact
SOS was the best-selling album of 2023 and broke multiple streaming records. The album’s exploration of toxic relationships, self-sabotage, and messy emotions connected with Gen Z’s relationship anxiety. SZA won three Grammys at the 2024 ceremony including Best R&B Song for “Snooze” and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Ghost in the Machine” with Phoebe Bridgers.