SZA appeared at the Hyde Park event on June 29^th, in a head-to-toe vintage, Dior outfit, styled by Matthew and Reginald Reisman. She donned a halter-style top, mini shorts, knee-high boots, knee-brace, and oversized bomber-style jacket completely clothed in the iconic Dior multi-logo with the addition of green, red, and yellow stripes in various places on the garments – perhaps a nod to her mixed-race heritage. The vintage Dior came from John Galliano’s Dior Rasta line that was released in 2004, inspired by the colours of the Rastafarian movement. The outfit definitely made a statement, incorporating her new backdrop perfectly with the more subtle Dior print and pops of colour blending nicely with the trees and insects that adorned the set. 

The 90-minute show gave us hit after hit, featuring songs from her five-time Grammy-nominated Ctrl, and her second record SOS. We heard ‘Love Language,’ ‘Broken Clocks,’ ‘All the Stars,’ ‘Drew Barrymore,’ ‘F2F,’ and her hit song with Doja Cat ‘Kiss Me More.’ We also saw a sword-wielding spectacle during ‘Kill Bill,’ a nod to the infamous Uma Thurman movie and her iconic yellow jumpsuit. SZA even sang one song whilst riding a giant ant, a truly crazy and entertaining moment of the show that showed her prowess in working a crowd and providing a show for her audience. As she neared the show’s end, background vocals played as she casually shouted, “New album, you ready?” The crowd went wild, with SZA’s new music becoming highly anticipated after her announcement on Saturday. She concluded the show with ’20 Something,’ thanking the crowd and telling them she’ll return…hopefully for her new album.  

SZA’s headline act was not the only glorious performance on Saturday, with numerous supporting acts bringing their talent to the BST Hyde Park stage. Prior to SZA, London-based legend Sampha appeared on the Great Oak stage, performing songs from his two albums, ‘Process’ and ‘Lahai.’ Snoh Aalegra also added to the R&B theme of the day, performing early favourites such as ‘Nothing Burns Like the Cold ft. Vince Staples,’ ‘Nothing to Me,’ to ‘DYING 4 YOUR LOVE.’ 

British artists had the chance to shine at the London event, with performances from Oxford-born Elmiene and Leicester’s Sekou. Elmiene’s set was 21^st Century R&B, inspired by 90’s neo-soul with searing vocal runs and shimmering music. He told the audience “You’re sounding beautiful […] And they say festivals are hard. I don’t know what they’re chatting about. This is the sh*t!” Later in the day, Sekou appeared on The Rainbow Stage, bringing a new kind of soul to Hyde Park with her breakthrough single ‘Better Man.’

Also on The Rainbow Stage, headliners No Guidance resurrected the golden age of R&B, with their viral new EP, released just last year, titled Is It a Crime? That went viral on TikTok and caught the attention of artists like Anderson.Paak and Labrinth. Other incredible artists of the day included Hope Tala, Fabiana Palladino, Nia Smith, and Jessy Blackmore. 

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SKIMS is always at the forefront of pop culture when it comes to their campaigns; in the past they have featured Addison Rae, Megan Fox and White Lotus’ Beatrice Grannò and Simona Tabasco. This campaign is no different, SKIMS Co-Founder and CEO Jens Grede shared:

“SZA is a defining voice in popular culture today; a multi-faceted artist who’s an inspiration to women everywhere”. 

Kim Kardashian was also clearly thrilled with the collaboration, stating “SZA’s honesty, confidence, and dynamic energy are unparalleled. She’s truly the woman of the moment, and I’m so honoured for her to be featured in SKIMS’ latest campaign”. 

The Fits Everybody collection is one of SKIMS’ most popular ranges. The buttery underwear range is both flattering and comfortable in order to accommodate for the day-to-day lives of its customers. Most importantly, the collection truly ‘Fits Everybody’ as it features an inclusive range of sizes and colours; additionally, the collection can be found as a part of SKIMS’ Adaptive range which is designed as a more accessible collection for those with limited mobility. This highlights SKIMS’ prioritisation of comfort and confidence for their customers, a cause that SZA openly supports:

“I’m excited to be in SKIMS’ latest Fits Everybody underwear campaign and to align myself with a brand that strives to make women feel both comfortable and sexy”.

The campaign features SZA modelling various looks across the Fits Everybody collection, including their Square Neck Bodysuit, Bandeau and Triangle Bralette. The simplicity of the campaign not only ties into the brand’s minimalist aesthetic, but also suits the nature of the Fits Everybody collection. This is a collection that prioritises comfort and confidence, but also simplicity. These products are designed as staple pieces that can fit into your current lifestyle and wardrobes, improving your comfort and confidence on a day-to-day basis. This campaign captures that. The selling-point of SKIMS is in the products, no gimmicks necessary.

You can shop the SKIMS Fits Everybody collection below as well as through select retailers.

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Minnie Riperton – Come to My Garden (1970)

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Want to know what an angel sounds like? They sound like Minnie. Come to My Garden takes sappy and sugary to a new level on this smooth soul album but we love it. Minnie’s debut album combines powerful vocals with dreamy orchestral arrangements to create an ethereal flowery piece. You may be familiar with the opener ‘Les Fleurs’ as it was rediscovered by Gen-Z on TikTok a few years back.

Why it sings spring: The ultimate spring album. Like a true hippie child, on ‘Les Fleurs’ Minnie delights in the flower power that spring brings singing, “Ring all the bells, sing and tell the people everywhere that the flower has come/Light up the sky with your prayers of gladness and rejoice for the darkness is gone”. To use Minnie’s turn of phrase on ‘Close Your Eyes and Remember’ the album is as “sweet as morning dew, and sounds a lot like springtime”.

The perfect soundtrack for: A fruit-filled picnic in the park – this album longs to be listened to whilst you laze about on a red checked blanket.

Madonna – Ray of Light (1998)

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Ray of Light is often considered Madonna’s magnum opus and one of the best trip hop and electronica albums of all time. At times daintily ambient and in other moments a euphoric eruption of electronic sound, the album is a hypnotic genre-bending piece that blew away critics and fans in the 90s and stands the test of time.

Why it sings spring: Spiritual, meditative, and introspective, with the sound and lyrics of Ray of Light inspired by Madonna embracing Kabbalah, her study of Hinduism and Buddhism, and her daily practice of Ashtanga yoga – healing is evident on the album. You’ll find Madonna singing “Let the water wash over you” on ‘Swim’ and “Now I find I’ve changed my mind/This is my religion” on ‘Drowned World/Substitute for Love’ as well as the trancey repetition throughout the album the cleansing experience you need to embrace spring.

The perfect soundtrack for: A great spring morning album. And after a big night out Ray of Light will get you out of bed and have you feeling (at least a little more) refreshed. 

SZA – SOS (2022)

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We’ve had time to fully appreciate SOS now the hype around the album has died down a bit and we can confirm it’s one of the best albums from last year. Fans went crazy over SZA’s sophomore LP after having waited since CTRL was released in 2017 for new music. Delicately combining hip hop, R&B, pop, and even a little grunge, SOS is SZA’s most daring project yet and sees the singer experimenting with her sound. The payoff was huge with critical acclaim for the album, several of the songs trending on TikTok, achieving number one in the US Billboard 200, and high rankings in the charts globally.

Why it sings spring: Sometimes sweet and sometimes salty, SZA sings about heartbreak and murder in a honey voice. Though it’s a nocturnal-sounding album it’s also warm and romantic making it ideal for a spring evening. It’s an album that encourages change through its flirtations with other genres and is just the refresh we need this season.

The perfect soundtrack for: Doing some much-needed selfcare to. Run a hot bath, grab your creams, face masks, and put on the kettle and relax to SZA’s heavenly voice. Heartbroken queens, we’re looking at you especially.

Janelle Monáe – The ArchAndroid (2010)

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Janelle’s debut album is an explosion of soul, psychedelia, pop, and R&B all wrapped into one tight, glossy, perfectly produced album. A concept album like no other, Monáe takes elements of Afrofuturism and science fiction to tell the story of Cindi Mayweather, an android messiah, who falls in love with a human Anthony Greendown during the revolution she leads to free robots from the human’s oppression. The ArchAndroid dwells on love, identity, and politics using the oppression of androids as a metaphor for the oppression black people face in America. Unsurprisingly, the album received widespread acclaim from critics, with many dubbing it the best album of 2010 and even of the decade. The album also received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary R&B album.

Why it sings spring: Those flowery, grand yet tranquil overtures that spilt the album bloom like a blossom tree. Sonically upbeat and extremely melodic throughout, the lyrics paint a different picture – just as spring is simultaneously bright but drizzly. Janelle advocates for change, freedom, and a brighter future using light and catchy melodies and a witty Sci-Fi tale to deliver an important message.

The perfect soundtrack for: With Janelle’s rapid and energetic delivery on ‘Dance or Die’, ‘Faster’, ‘Locked Inside’, and ‘Neon Valley Street’, there’s no way you’ll be able to sit still to this album. We recommend a refreshing run through a budding garden, a tad of spring cleaning, or just a full-blown bedroom dance party.

Big Thief – Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe (2022)

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If you haven’t yet listened to Big Thief, this spring is the perfect time to do so. The indie rock band from Brooklyn makes music that feels like getting a warm hug from a friend. Their fifth album from last year is no different. Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe was highly praised by the music world with it receiving a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album and many publications giving it a spot on their album of the year list. Don’t be put off by the folky and country inspired sound of Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe– it’s full of peaceful pastoral lullabies which will melt any country hater’s heart.

Why it sings spring: Evoking nostalgic images of falling asleep during long cross-country drives, warmer evenings, the smell of fresh blossom, and touching letters from people you miss, the album is soft, gentle, and fragile in places but with a hidden strength and hopefulness. 

The perfect soundtrack for: If you need a calm atmosphere to get some work down Big Thief will provide it. Alternatively, this would make a great soundtrack for a leisurely stroll through your local park.

Kelela – Raven (2023)

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Kelela’s Raven seamlessly encompasses elements of R&B, electronic, breakbeat, and ambient pop to create a unique listening experience that gently guides its listener on a journey. The singer’s second album came out in February and is already set to be one of our favourites of the year. In an interview with Vulture Kelela said of the album: “I’ve always led with tenderness and vulnerability. Those are staples I would say on this record. But I’m also setting boundaries in a way that I’ve never set them. And that’s for real life and also for song life”. That vulnerability is clear throughout the whole record.

Why it sings spring: Much like the change from winter to spring, on Raven Kelela emerges from dark watery depths transporting us to a serene healing space. Setting the mood with the hazy and mellow ‘Washed Away’, Kelela takes us on an aquatic journey through the tranquil dance tracks leaving the listener feeling lighter and at peace.

The perfect soundtrack for: With its lush ethereal production, Raven creates a soothing and ambient atmosphere for spring evenings as the nights get warmer. Play it at the afters or before you sleep and let it wash over you.

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Caroline Polachek – ‘Pretty Impossible’

The current it girl of alt-pop Caroline Polachek brought us the soundtrack to the latter half of February with her album Desire, I Want to Turn Into You. Fusing electronica with garage and a touch of house, she’s created a downtempo masterpiece that is an early candidate for album of the year. ‘Pretty Impossible’ is the song Caroline said she was most proud of in an interview with Crack magazine. Inspired by the string section on Massive Attack’s ‘Unfinished Sympathy’, it’s a dreamy trip-hop track full of lush violins and scatty beats. And that spoken word section is to die for.

Paramore – ‘Running Out of Time’

Paramore made their much-welcomed comeback after a 5-year hiatus this February with This Is Why. Anxious and introspective, the album deals with a myriad of global issues such as war and the pandemic and explodes with nervous energy providing a cathartic experience for the listener. ‘Running Out of Time’ is one of the best tracks from the album. Singer Hayley Williams wittily jests at her poor time management in this light-hearted melodic track that proves that the post-punk revival isn’t dead. Feel the tension slip away as you dance to those stabbing guitar riffs.

Janelle Monáe – ‘Float’

You’ll ‘Float’ to Janelle Monáe’s triumphant new track that’s “light as a feather”. The single is the first new release from the singer from 2021 and features Fela Kuti’s youngest son, Seun Kuti, as well as his band, Egypt 80. Janelle showcases her rapping skills on dub influenced track featuring a rich brass section and groovy guitar riffs. We’re hoping that this chill uplifting song could be pointing to a new era for the R&B singer and that more new music might follow!

Lizzo & SZA – ‘Special’

The dream team-up of course is in our playlist. This month Lizzo and SZA dropped a remix of  ‘Special’ featuring SZA providing stunning backing vocals to the fantastic tune. Motivating, uplifting, and comforting – it’s the ideal song for turning a rainy day to sunny.

PinkPantheress & Ice Spice – ‘Boy’s a Liar pt. 2’

PinkPantheress’ TikTok hit ‘Boy’s a Liar’ got a revamp this month when the singer collabed with our favourite new rapper Ice Spice this month. The suitably titled ‘Boy’s a Liar pt. 2’ brings us everything we loved about the original plus an outrageously catchy verse from the orange-haired baddie. We dare you not to sing along.

Lana Del Rey – ‘A&W’

‘A&W’ is the most exciting piece of work Lana has released in some time. The seven-minute-long song, which was released on Valentine’s Day in the Americana queen’s typical romantic style, is broken into two parts and manages to refer to personas Lana embodied throughout her impressively varied career. It starts with a piano-driven melancholic melody before plunging the listener into an electronic R&B beat with distorted vocals reminiscent of tracks from Ultraviolence. We can’t wait for when Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd hits streaming next month.

Jessie Ware – ‘Pearls’

The ever-classy Jessie Ware gave us a taste of hazy luxury this month with her latest single ‘Pearls’. Bringing us a funky nu-disco moment, ‘Pearls’ is full of the singer’s usual uplifting energy packed with lively keys, great backing vocals, and whispery addressals.If ‘Pearls’ is anything to go by we know we’ll love Jessie’s fifth album That! Feels Good! dropping on the 28^th April.

Kelela – ‘Enough for Love’

Warm and full of longing, the R&B track ‘Enough for Love’ is the fifth and final single from Kelela’s album Raven, which dropped earlier this month. Kelela’s second LP is another early contender for album of the year. The angelic-voiced singer expertly shapes a hypnotic nocturnal soundscape that’s desire-filled, mediative, and utterly rich – its sound and energy is unmatched. 

Maisie Peters – ‘Body Better’

Maisie Peters voices her anxiety over body issues in ‘Body Better’ which every woman can, unfortunately, relate to. Although the lyrics touch on a sensitive spot for many the track is a refreshing sway-inducing pop tune. Featuring frills, cake, and um… blood, the music video for the track sees pop’s newest sweet-faced princess getting her hands dirty whilst on a picnic with her friends. It’s sugar-sweet with a dark twist and we’re here for it.

Princess Nokia – ‘Closure’

Princess Nokia gets angsty on their newest single ‘Closure’ switching their signature pop rap style for noisy alt-electronica. With boisterous drums and raw riffs, Nokia channels her sadness and anger over a failed relationship into a catchy breakup anthem that will heal the heartbroken. 

Yunè Pinku – ‘Night Light’

A twilight set electronic maze of twinkling sounds, Yunè Pinku’s progressive house track ‘Night Light’ sparkles as an endlessly replayable unique dance track. The London-based artist never fails to produce interesting, dreamy tunes that have us dancing the night away in a trance.

Nia Archives – ‘Conveniency’

Jungle heads will love Nia Archives’ liquid D’n’B and neo-soul fusion. As expected from the fun-loving DJ, singer, songwriter, and producer ‘Conveniency’ brings all the good vibes for pre or post-club antics. With scatty beats and gorgeous layered harmonies, it’s a sunny track that will put a smile on your face. The track is a single from Nia’s forthcoming EP Sunrise Bang Ur Head Against Tha Wall set to come out next month – keep an eye out for more playlist-worthy tunes.

Yaya Bey – ‘Exodus the North Star’

Vulnerable neo-soul will always have a place in our hearts and playlists. Brooklynite Yaya Bey’s ‘Exodus the North Star’ fuses neo-soul and reggae to create something special that we can’t stop playing. Yaya’s unique vocals pack a punch starting soft and then crescendoing into a powerful performance as she begs her lover to take her to paradise. It’s an ultra-romantic track that we’re goo-goo for.

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The video for ‘Special’ sees Lizzo living a classic superhero secret double life – by day she’s a hard-done-by waitress but at night she shines as a not-to-be-messed-with super. She saves little girls from being hit by traffic, stops thieves from snatching purses, and prevents robbers from stealing from cash registers all whilst in a lycra purple suit and matching mask. As always Lizzo brings her jubilant humour to the video. She unintentionally sneaks a peek at construction workers with her x-ray vision and catches spitballs directed at her whilst she waitresses. The highlight of the video is the ending in which the little girl she saved comes into Lizzo’s diner dressed in her purple costume and with a figure of the hero. Both as a fictional superhero and as a singer in IRL she’s an inspiration to the next generation bringing much-needed representation for plus-size black women.

The video matches motivational message of the song perfectly. In the lyrics, Lizzo discusses the constant stream of criticism she receives from the media and the internet with the opening lyric, “Woke up this mornin’ to somebody in a video/Talkin’ about somethin’ I posted in a video”. She asks if the hate she receives is because “I’m black and heavy?” but doesn’t dwell on it since she says, “I’m so in love with me”. She reassures her listeners who also receive hate that they aren’t alone as well as reminding them they are special. In this way, Lizzo really is a superhero.

Lizzo has been riding high for quite some time now. Last year, her album Special charted around the world and achieved the number two spot on the Billboard 200. She is just about to start the second leg of her world tour in Europe, which will see her come to the UK in early March before she returns to Canada and the US where it will finish in June. Earlier this month Lizzo won ‘Record of the Year’ at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards with her song ‘About Damn Time’ and gave a moving speech in which she thanked Prince and Beyoncé. Most recently Lizzo delivered a glitzy glittertastic medley of ‘Special’, ‘2 Be Loved’, and ‘About Damn Time’ at the BRITS in a fabulous light pink corset with huge over-the-top fluffy boning that extended over the singer’s head, a bit like a furry clam. The singer never fails to entertain.

The ultimate team-up we didn’t know we needed was gifted to us on the 9^th February with a remix of ‘Special’ featuring SZA’s stunning voice adding background vocals. This dream collab will uplift you even more than the original.

Words By: Molly Sutherland

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Paramore

The pop punk band make a much-welcomed return in 2023 with their sixth studio album This Is Why set to release next month. Paramore will embark on a huge tour that starts in February and will run through until early August. Supported by the likes of Bloc Party and Foals this is one party you’ll find us at.

Shygirl

Our favourite mythical creature will be visiting a venue near you this year as she undertakes her world tour to promote her ethereal debut album Nymph which came out last year. With intergalactic trancey beats, flashing neon lights, and Shygirl showcasing glittery garms we wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.

Taylor Swift

Probably the most anticipated tour on our list. The Eras tour will mark Taylor’s first tour since 2018. Having not had a chance to tour Lover, Folklore, and Evermore due to the pandemic the tour will be in support of all her albums including of course her latest Midnights that came out last year. The tour will feature an extraordinary number of amazing women-led support acts such as Paramore, beabadoobee, Phoebe Bridges, Girl in Red, MUNA, Haim, Gracie Abrams, and GAYLE. Whilst so far only US dates have been announced for the first leg something tells us more dates will be following shortly.

Weyes Blood

Weyes Blood, the mystical soft rock singer-songwriter Natalie Mering, has set off on her In Holy Flux tour. The tour started back in December and the singer will cover the US and Europe by its end in April. Evoking eerie folk-pop vibes these shows will give all those who love a bit of spooky feminine magic life.

SZA

The woman of the moment SZA is due to start her tour exhibiting her R&B masterpiece SOS in February. The album, which came out in December last year, has been praised by critics as one of the best albums of 2022. At the moment only US dates have been announced but we’re crossing our fingers for UK dates to be dropped soon!

The Weeknd

We are unbelievably excited to see Abel Tesfaye perform Dawn Fm, his 80s-inspired dance/R&B album, on his After Hours Til Dawn Tour this year. The second leg of the tour continues in June with The Weeknd playing Europe, the UK, and Latin America. We’re sure seeing ‘Sacrifice’ live will be mind-blowing.

Sam Smith

Sam Smith will be undertaking a huge tour to celebrate the release of their album Gloria, which comes out later this month. The ‘Stay With Me’ singer’s tour starts in April and will run all the way to November with the tour beginning in the UK. Sure to bring healing energy as well as a few spicy moments, their shows will be a blast.

Lizzo

If you’re looking for a night full of fun and giggles look no further. Lizzo is touring The Special Tour commencing next month with dates in the UK, Europe, and the US. The tour will be promoting Special the funk-pop-disco hybrid that came out last year and includes the banger ‘About Damn Time’. We think it’s about damn time you get tickets.

Angel Olsen

American singer-songwriter Angelina Maria Carroll, better known by her stage name Angel Olsen, will be continuing her winter tour from now until March travelling through the US and then Australia. The tour will be showcasing her sixth Americana-style studio album Big Time which was released in June of last year. We just know it would be glorious to hear Olsen’s lush vocals live.

Big Thief

Big Thief had a stellar year in 2022 with the release of their highly praised alt-country inspired album Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You. The warm receival of the album as well as the popularity of their shows last year have led to another tour. After their American dates, the band will be coming to the UK in April before they move to Europe so make sure you get your hands on some tickets.

Caroline Polachek

 To promote her album Desire, I Want To Turn Into You coming next month the American singer-songwriter Caroline Polachek will be embarking on her Spiraling tour starting in the UK in February before she travels to Europe and then back to the US. Promising electrifyingly good pop music, an energetic adoring crowd, and of course stunningly chic outfits you won’t want to miss out.

Harry Styles

The British icon Harry Styles continues his Love on Tour tour this year to celebrate the release of his number one album Harry’s House. The singer is set to tour Australia, Asia, Europe, and the UK lasting until late June. Harry’s shows are sure to be a huge spectacle and with the Grammy-nominated band Wet Leg his tour is a must-see.

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A Denim Dream

No need to wonder about what you will be dreaming about tonight after seeing SZA in her denim getup. It is sparkly, it is denim, it is everything we love about the noughties. She gives the look a twist by matching the denim two-piece with a denim cap- her signature style. It is a sexy, fierce look from SZA and we give it a ten!

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KENZO Denim Baker Boy Hat

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Amir Slama Denim Bikini Set

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Knorts Crocodile Skin Mini Shorts

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Paris Texas Snakeskin-effect Platform Pumps

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Vetements Crystal Heart Necklace

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Numbering Tennis Bracelet

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Bleue Turnham Silver & Blue Window Box Ring

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Bleue Burnham Silver & Blue Signet Ring

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Ring Me Up

SZA shows off her gorgeous figure in the gorgeous Louisa Ballou design. Blooming beautiful, as inspiration for the collection comes from her paintings of flowers in bloom. The rings which are carefully and manipulatively placed on SZA’s dress are a key telltale it is a Louisa Ballou design. In love with the designs and in the future, we hope to see SZA in similar fits. No blue feelings attached to this look.

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Louisa Ballou Black & Blue Sex Wax Dress

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Completedworks Gold Pearl Glitch Necklace

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Alighieri Gold ‘The Craters We Know’ Necklace

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Harlot Hands Silver Leila Rings

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Liberate

Flawless. The long sleeve, maxi, printed dress suits SZA on another level. This picture has the power of influencing immediate search results for similar dresses. We can’t stop thinking about it, so if you are anything like us, we have attached similar products for you to browse, so you’re not wasting anytime.

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Jean Paul Gaultier Brown Tulle Turtleneck

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Amina Muaddi Daryl Star-Pendant Anklet

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Yellow Warning

SZA’s stylist, Alejandra Hernandez, is killing it with the looks we are seeing SZA in. As we have said, SZA is a sorcerer for turning casual fits into iconic looks. A look very on brand for the singer, the cut-away body suit paired with the bright trousers and trainers, works. 

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Marieyat Black Qi Bodysuit

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Namilia Yellow Moto Mesh Pants

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Alighieri Gold ‘The Medium Leone’ Necklace

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Sophie Buhai gold Classic Delicate Chain Bracelet

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The Woman In Black

SZA is a picture of perfection in the elegant black gown. A style that will never go out of fashion and keep producing amazing reactions. In her iconic style, the dress of course, features cuts. With an asymmetrical shape cut from the torso of the dress and a high leg slit, it adds a sensual element to the classic style.

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Club L London Until Dawn Black One Shoulder Front Cut Out Maxi Dress

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Sophie Buhai Silver Egg Pendant Necklace

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Tom Wood Silver Cable Bracelet

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BOTTEGA VENETA Silver Bolt Ring

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APM MONACO Triple Band Rings

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La Maison Couture The Vault 15 Moon Orb Ring

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The Little Mesmerize

Everything about this look is giving Ariel aesthetic, and we are not complaining. The ‘Kill Bill’ singer places as much care into her hairstyles as she does her fashion. We loved the red hair and think her choice to wear a delicate teal satin dress was a marvelous idea- our very own Disney Princess.

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Windsor Day Glow Satin A-Line Dress

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Malachite Beaded Bracelet

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The Alkemistry Cinta 18ct Yellow Gold and Goldstone Beaded Bracelet

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Blazer Boss

We shouldn’t be shocked by this point, but it is incredible how many styles SZA can pull off. The androgenous suit look is a big yes from us. The oversized boxy blazer remains symbolic of women’s empowerment as women adopted styles in menswear. Very fitting for the feminist icon and she creates a level of sex appeal by wearing nothing underneath. 

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Versace Shoulder Pads Logo Print Blazer

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Versace Logo Pinstripe Trousers

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Dr Martens Jadon Black Platform Boots

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Tom Wood Silver Cushion Ring

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Double Trouble

Glitzy glam for the single released with Kali Uchis. The almost matching outfits are memorable looks for both singers and we hope remain as iconic as they do now. Maybe not for your everyday, but certainly top tier outfit inspiration which we could not miss out.

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ASYOU Black Sequin Halter Neck Top

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Lesugiatelier Black Sequin Leggings

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Emanuele Bicocchi Coin Cross Gold-Tone Necklace

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SZA’s not playing. Her new video for ‘Kill Bill’, which was released on the 10^th January, pays homage to director Quentin Tarantino’s film of the same name. Taking on the role of the fierce ruthless Bride, originally played by Tarantino’s muse Uma Thurman, SZA literally slays in the video coming across as playful as she teasingly licks her dead ex’s heart. The queen of modern R&B teased the video via her Instagram reels on the 29^th December exciting her fans with its promise of leather jumpsuits, motorcycles, katanas, and of course just a little bit of blood.

With the video trending at number six for music on YouTube and receiving over 3.3M views within a day of its release it’s safe to say SZA has yet again excelled at enthralling fans with her creative endeavours. Christian Breslauer, who has worked with artists such as The Weeknd, Lil Nas X, Dojo Cat, Lizzo, Anitta, and Lil Baby, directed the video.

Beginning sweetly, the video for ‘Kill Bill’ starts with SZA and her boyfriend in a trailer, which is reminiscent of the trailer Bill’s brother Budd (played by the genius Michael Madsen) lives in. After being given a tiny teddy and a note in which she is unceremoniously dumped by her man she is then shot at by a shooting squad organised by her ex. SZA survives the brutal attack and is driven by icon Vivica A. Fox, who played the formidable Vernita Green in Kill Bill: Volume 1, to a warehouse where she plots her revenge. She practices the kill expertly decapitating a dummy, and then slips into a skin-tight black and red leather jumpsuit – a cute twist on Uma Thurman’s unforgettable yellow and black number. Jumping on a motorbike with a katana in hand our anti-hero speeds to a Japanese bar where she kicks some yakuza henchman butt Bride-style. Like the animated flashback segment in Kill Bill: Volume 2 the music video depicts the build-up to SZA’s revenge in a cool cartoon style. SZA’s exacts vengeance by ripping her ex’s heart out an allusion to the five-point palm exploding heart technique the Bride uses to kill bill. The end of the video features a short sexy sequence of SZA singing ‘Seek & Destroy’ whilst seductively hanging in a shibari – could this be a teaser for a new video?

The soon-to-be pop R&B classic ‘Kill Bill’ has a captivating melody created with groovy bass, synthesizers, and SZA singing about her murderous plans in a honey-sweet voice. The song is the fifth single from SZA’s second album SOS and was released as a single after the album on the 10^th January. The track has been a huge success reaching over 150M streams on Spotify in a month and is in the top ten in over ten territories worldwide.

Fans have waited for SZA’s second LP since her debut CTRL burst onto the scene in 2017. Her debut stunned fans of R&B and she received high praise for her blunt confessional lyrics and her unique vocal style that oscillates between a soft rasp and a piercing falsetto. Last month the long wait ended and five years after CTRL SZA gifted us SOS.

 SZA collaborated with iconic vocalists such as Don Toliver, Phoebe Bridges, and Travis Scott, as well as sampling the late great Ol’ Dirty Bastard and Björk on SOS. She also worked with songwriters such as Babyface and Lizzo. Though the album is a mammoth at 23 tracks long itdisplays cohesiveness and SZA’s status as an artist who only produces the highest quality music. The album is mainly R&B but its flirtations with soft ballads, pop punk, and gospel music are what make the album feel fresh and exciting.

Other music videos from the album display SZA’s devilish dabbling with violence and dealing with the betrayal she faces from unworthy suitors. The video for third single ‘Shirt’ stars the singer and Sorry to Bother You actor LaKeith Stanfield playing Bonnie and Clyde-esque gangster who have a blast on a spree of murder until our heroine is deceived by her lover. SZA reveals her more vulnerable side, however, in the music video for the soft rock ballad ‘Nobody Gets Me’ which features her pouring her heart out on top of a building filmed in black and white.

Words By: Molly Sutherland
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Her new album continually sits at the top of the Billboard 200 chart, holding its position for three weeks already as the top new album release. She also sits in the second spot for Billboard’s Artist 100 and is noted as having the hottest R&B song at the moment. Truly a testament to her phenomenally poetic lyricisms and industry-norm subversions.  

SOS assumedly sits within the landscape as an R&B/alt R&B album, however, SZA’s influences prove to stem from a variety of genres making the album an eclectic blend of sounds – with songs rooted in pop punk, rap and ballad-like pop music. 

Her confessional lyrics and soulful initiative to the genre have made SOS a prolific album of 2022 despite its late release in the year. 

SZA tells the Rolling Stones in a podcast interview for Rolling Stone Music Now that she was pejoratively apprehensive to release her album to the public, with fears in the reception of her as an artist – as a non-conformist creator in a rapid-fire strictly-traditional industry. 

Her fears can ultimately be debunked in the actuality of the reception of the album. Songs like ‘Kill Bill’ currently sit at around 150 million streams on Spotify, despite only being out since December. Surely this is indication enough that public appraisal was indeed laudatory?

The reverent adoration for her new album has virally sent it to platforms like TikTok, with snippets from her newly released songs as the backing to transitional trends/ and emerging new lyric-related trends, e.g. ‘Good Days’, ‘I Hate U’ and ‘Kill Bill’ have all generated a mass hype on the platform. It is apparent that the emotion behind the lyrics “I might kill my ex, not the best idea, his new girlfriend’s next, how’d I get here” within ‘Kill Bill’ has prompted a trend in which people lip sync to the audio. The viral capabilities of platforms like TikTok have meant the continual relevance of SZA’s album in the charts. 

A viral video that surfaced recently was a TikTok vox pop with an elderly woman in the subway somewhere in the US, she is asked to name her favourite new album and she speaks fondly of SOS and specifically the heart-wrenching meaning behind SZA’s song ‘Kill Bill’ – this generated a lot of traction on TikTok sparking positive comments of the community surrounding the new release. 

Likewise, raking in around 65k views on TikTok, the artist who animated SZAs album art for alternate cover renditions went viral time lapsing his creative process. 

Her inspiration for the album has many roots. Partially fuelled by her involvement with public ridicule but also through motifs of lost love. It is prolific to note that she sits as a woman of colour within a light-skin masculine-dominated genre and thus this album is a metaphorical departure from the “nice girl” archetype that is assumed of her. 

Following the release of her album, SZA is set to embark on her first North American arena tour, in February of this year. 

The artist has stated that this tour is her way of giving her audience a show that they deserve, whether that means playing a setlist of unreleased songs they’ve heard snippets of on Twitter or deep cuts of released songs. This 2023 tour is SZA’s method of appreciation after the long-anticipated (five years!) wait from her loyal fanbase. Are you as excited as we are to see what she does with the extended album version?

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Nobody does bold, daring nails like SZA. The singer rocked an eye-catching manicure while performing on Saturday night live earlier this month, and we are obsessed. Performing her brand-new single, “Shirt” and debut album S.O.S which was released last week, you couldn’t help but look at those extravagant nails that she was styling so well.  

The manicure consisted of a bejewelled collection of different gems and decorations placed on her nails with a dark blue backdrop. The nails demanded attention and attention is what they got, as the rubies were impossible not to stare at. It got us thinking about how we can glam up and bejewel our nails this Christmas season, to add a little sparkle to our manicures and make them just as eye-catching as SZA’s.  

Acrylics

First things first, you’ve got to decide what sort of nail shape and style you are after. Acrylic nails like the ones rocked by SZA are ideal if you’re looking for extravagant designs and lots of jewellery on the nail. Amazon sells amazing acrylic home DIY sets that include all the tools needed to create and design your own acrylic nails. These nail kits give you the freedom to let your creative juices flow and draw inspiration from SZA and other celebs whose nails have caught your eye.  

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The amazing thing about doing your own acrylic nails is that it gives you the opportunity to learn how the nails are created and you can leisurely come up with designs and ideas at your own pace, while giving yourself a creative platform to explore – and let’s be honest, it’s a lot cheaper!  

PolyGel

Poly Gel nail kits are also amazing and affordable alternatives to heading to the salon to recreate extravagant nail looks as they are easily applicable and allow you to be creative with your designs and add features that manicurists may overcharge you for or not be able to offer. By using acrylic and poly gel nails, you can have them longer than your natural nails and therefore you can explore more choices when it comes to the gems you use and how many you can put on.  

BIAB

However, if you like a shorter nail shape or want to protect your nails but still want a glamorous SZA-inspired nail look, at-home Biab gel is the way to go. Biab is a builder nail gel and can be used alone or applied alongside gel nails to improve the strength of your natural nail and protect them from the damage artificial nails can cause. Biab is a great way to create the glossy look you get when you have gels or acrylic, so if your nails are already at a length you would want them at, biab is the way to go. You can still bejewel your nails when using biab as the nail itself will be strong enough thanks to the buildable gel to withstand the gems on top. Sold at ASOS, the Mylee 5-in-1 Builder Gel is one of the most thought-after builder gel products and luckily won’t break the bank. Biab can be used with gel and acrylic if you wish so it is a handy little product to try out this winter when experimenting at home with your nail techniques and designs.  

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Gems

Regardless of what nail base you use, the main product needed for these show-stopping nails is gems. Amazon is going to become your best friend when it comes to getting supplies for these nail designs, as it has an infinite number of affordable gems and decorations that you can apply to your nails.

Using acrylic or poly gel nails is the best format if you are looking for long extravagant nails that you’ll be able to do lots of nail art on and include multiple diamonds or decorations. But biab and natural nail lengths can still mirror the looks inspired by SZA’s nails by using nail pens such as the Empire Nail Collection Art pens or smaller diamonds to help recreate looks such as SZA’s this winter.   

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