SZA Z (EP) by DJ AC23 (cj7744) published on 2014-04-03T22:51:50Z Z, is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter SZA, released on April 8, 2014 through Top Dawg Entertainment. After amassing two self-released EPs, See.SZA.Run and S, as well as meeting with members of Top Dawg Entertainment, she subsequently signed a recording contract with the indie label. The recording of the album took place in Carson, California during the summer of 2013 with the help from her Top Dawg label-mate Isaiah Rashad, among others. An PBR&B and neo soul album, Z has a diverse musical style that incorporates contemporary urban genres such as soul, hip hop, and minimalist R&B, as well as 80s synthpop elements. Its production is characterized by layers of sliced, delayed, and reversed vocals, that is synthetic and fluid. The album's lyrics explore the complexities of romantic relationships, sexuality, nostalgia, and abandonment. The album was written by SZA herself, with production handled by Emile Haynie, Mac Miller and others. Upon release Z was met with critical acclaim from music critics, who commended the albums production and musical style. Critics also praised the albums lyrical content, SZA vocals as well as comparing the EP to the work of singer-songwriter Lorde. Genre PBR&B Contains tracks SZA feat. Chance The Rapper "Childs Play" by TopDawgEnt published on 2014-03-25T19:27:15Z Julia - SZA by niggawang published on 2014-04-08T22:38:30Z SZA - Warm Winds feat. Isaiah Rashad by IvarsT published on 2014-04-08T18:50:14Z
