SZA fans, the wait is finally over! The Grammy-winning artist has officially announced the release date for her highly anticipated third album, “Lana”, set to drop this Friday, December 20. The buzz surrounding the album skyrocketed after the release of a teaser clip last week, and now SZA has added even more excitement with a brand-new trailer for a song seemingly titled “Drive.”
In the latest teaser, Hollywood star Ben Stiller is seen jamming to the track while driving through a rainstorm, perfectly capturing the album’s overarching “outdoorsy” vibe. To complement the visuals, the clip is underscored by the Isley Brothers’ classic hit “Voyage to Atlantis” and captioned with the cryptic phrase: “Clock starts now. Happy anniversary.”
A Record-Breaking Legacy
SZA’s previous album, “SOS,” made history by dominating the Billboard 200 chart for an impressive 10 weeks. It became the first R&B album by a female artist to achieve this milestone since Mariah Carey’s debut in 1991. With chart-topping hits like “Kill Bill” and “Snooze,” SZA set a high bar for herself—one that fans are eager to see her surpass with “Lana.”
A New Chapter in SZA’s Journey
In an interview with British Vogue, SZA described “Lana” as a transformative project that reflects her personal growth. She shared, “I think I am making music from a more beautiful place. From a more possible place versus a more angsty place. I’m not identifying with my brokenness. It’s not my identity. It’s sh*t that happened to me. Yeah, I experienced cruelty. I have to put it down at some point. Piece by piece, my music is shifting because of that, the lighter I get.”
This introspective shift signals a new era for the artist, as she moves away from the raw emotional pain that shaped her earlier work, toward a more optimistic and empowered creative process.
Fans Get Even More Excited
As if the release of “Lana” wasn’t enough, SZA will also be joining fellow Top Dawg Entertainment star Kendrick Lamar for his highly anticipated Grand National Tour. The 21-date co-headlining tour kicks off on April 19 in Minnesota, with stops in major cities including Houston, Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Toronto, before wrapping up in Washington, D.C., on June 18.
With “Lana” on the horizon and a massive tour lineup ahead, SZA is cementing her position as one of the most influential artists in modern R&B.
