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SZA Fans Think She Finally Revealed The ‘Lana’ Release Date With Her New Cover Art Photo Dump

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It’s been slightly over a year since SZA released her latest album, SOS, on December 9, 2022. For the past few months, SZA has been teasing a deluxe edition of the album, dubbed Lana (SZA’s full legal name is Solána Imani Rowe). There’s been no release date officially revealed yet, but now fans think SZA has covertly let the cat out of the bag.

In a series of social media posts, SZA shared what appears to be different cover art options for Lana, based on the fact that they’re all in a square aspect ratio, that they all have the parental advisory label on them, and that SZA captioned all the posts, “LANA.” Furthermore, a few of the photos feature SZA wearing a generic sports jersey with the number 15 on it, which has fans thinking the project will be released this Friday, December 15. SZA herself has yet to confirm the speculated release date.

A couple hours before those posts, SZA shared another one reflecting on SOS a year after its release. She wrote:

“a day late but Happy 1 year anniversary to an album that is ACTIVELY CHANGING MY LIFE .. like rn currently changing my life . I haven’t processed this year AT ALL cause it’s still happening .. this is beyond my wildest dreams . I never imagined we’d accomplish a fraction of the accolades that came from this .. it often doesn’t feel real and it’s funny cause I swore I’d know what to do if it ever happened [crying laughing emoji] turns out I I froze .. I know the perils of drinking the koolaid so I won’t dabble in that .. but I have to express the immense GRATITUDE I have for every person that made this possible . Every person that’s been apart of this journey. Thank you to GOD and to my incredible TEAM and My FAMILY . My ancestors . Thank you to every person that streamed this album ,came to a show , blasted it in traffic and connected w ANY part of me . To everyone that continues to believe in me and be patient w me as I figure it all out . your my driving force . I love you [heart hands emoji] [hearts emoji] #campforever #SOSFOREVER.”

SZA Teases “Lana” With Cover Art Options Celebrating “SOS” 1-Year Anniversary

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SZA teased her new project, Lana, which is what she’s calling the deluxe version of her 2022 album, SOS, on Instagram, on Sunday. In doing so, she shared several pictures that could be possible cover art options. Before that, however, she reflected on the one-year anniversary of SOS.

“A day late but Happy 1 year anniversary to an album that is ACTIVELY CHANGING MY LIFE .. like rn currently changing my life,” she wrote on Instagram. “I haven’t processed this year AT ALL cause it’s still happening. This is beyond my wildest dreams. I never imagined we’d accomplish a fraction of the accolades that came from this .. it often doesn’t feel real and it’s funny cause I swore I’d know what to do if it ever happened . turns out I I froze .. I know the perils of drinking the koolaid so I won’t dabble in that .. but I have to express the immense GRATITUDE I have for every person that made this possible. Every person that’s been apart of this journey.”

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – MARCH 19: Singer SZA performs on stage during her ‘The SOS North American Tour’ at Rogers Arena on March 19, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Andrew Chin/Getty Images)

SZA continued: “Thank you to GOD and to my incredible TEAM and My FAMILY. My ancestors. Thank you to every person that streamed this album, came to a show, blasted it in traffic and connected w ANY part of me. To everyone that continues to believe in me and be patient w me as I figure it all out . your my driving force. I love you.”

SZA Teases “Lana” Cover Art

Afterward, she posted six total photos of herself featuring an explicit content warning all bearing the caption: “Lana.” She’s yet to announce a release date for the project. Check out all of the options for the cover artwork SZA teased on Instagram below. Be on the lookout for further updates on SZA on HotNewHipHop.

 
 
 
 
 
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When Will SZA’s ‘SOS’ Deluxe ‘Lana’ Come Out?

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It’s been nearly a year since SZA shared her highly anticipated sophomore album, SOS. Since then, the project has dominated the music charts and helped her sweep the awards season, including at the 2023 Billboard and Soul Train Awards. SOS is also predicted to sweep the 2024 Grammy Awards as SZA is the most nominated act of the year. Now that she’s wrapped up her record-setting supporting tour, fans are begging for the album’s deluxe version.

So when will SOS Deluxe album Lana come out? According to SZA’s recent activity on X (formerly Twitter), it will be soon. In a screenshot by Pop Crave, as one fan hypothesized that the project would be released along with a lead single and video in December, SZA seemed to subtly agree by liking the post.

On September 8, SZA revealed details about the album during a private show. “So, the deluxe is like a whole ‘nother album. It’s called ‘Lana.’ It’s seven to ten songs, and it’ll be out this fall,” she said in a video captured by an attendee.

Last month, SZA hinted that the project would get its own intimate mini-tour in the cities that showed the most support during her initial North American stops.

SZA Has A Blast Onstage In Brooklyn, Teases Mini “Lana” Tour

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Over the weekend, SZA brought her SOS tour to Brooklyn, gracing the stage at Barclays Center on October 6 and 7. By the looks of things, the hitmaker had a blast, going wild onstage and showing off her moves in a new clip making its rounds online. The NYC crowd certainly matched her energy, praising the hitmaker for her enthusiastic performance on social media.

SZA is scheduled to perform in the midwest next, stopping in Chicago and St. Louis before heading to the south. She’ll wrap up her SOS tour in December, closing with dates in Phoenix, NYC, and Boston. It’s no secret that SZA puts on some impressing live performances, and it looks like fans could be in for even more shows. The “Kill Bill” songstress took to Twitter recently, sharing that she’s been considering going on an “intimate mini tour” in support of the deluxe edition of her SOS album, Lana.

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“Was thinking I wanna do an intimate mini tour for deluxe,” she wrote. SZA made it clear, however, that she’ll only be stopping in the cities that have shown her the most love throughout her SOS tour. “But ONLY in the most turnt cities form SOS tour,” she added. “I made a list . Y’all deserve a reward . I’m so grateful.” The only cities she’s seemingly confirmed as a sure bet for the hypothetical tour are Atlanta and Baltimore.

Fans are out in full force, pleading her to come to their respective cities. Though she’s yet to officially announce anything, supporters are looking forward to more news on the Lana tour. What do you think of SZA’s dance moves at her Brooklyn SOS tour stop? Are you looking forward to her potential mini Lana tour? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on SZA.

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SZA Hinted At An ‘Intimate Mini Tour’ For Her ‘SOS’ Deluxe Album ‘Lana,’ But With One Special Stipulation

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SZA’s time on the road could bleed into 2024. Although the “Kill Bill” singer only has a few dates left on the second North American leg of the SOS Tour, fans could have the opportunity to catch her live quite soon after it concludes. SZA hinted at a miniature tour run while sharing Lana, the modified deluxe version of her SOS album.

On Saturday, October 7, in a post uploaded to her official X (formerly Twitter) page, SZA proposed that idea to fans. “[I] was thinking I wanna do an intimate mini tour for [the] deluxe [album],” she wrote. “But ONLY in the most turnt cities from the ‘SOS Tour.’ I made a list. Y’all deserve a reward. I’m so grateful 🙏🏾❤.”

Followers who had attended one of her previous concert stops chimed in to advocate for their respective cities.

“Atlanta better be on it, niece,” wrote one.

SZA quickly replied, “U already know.”

If SZA does follow through with the smaller tour run, she wouldn’t be the first artist to pull it off. Earlier this year, Ed Sheeran simultaneously embarked on two distinctively different live show runs, the more significant production Mathematics Tour and the stripped-back Subtract Tour.

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SZA Revealed That ‘SOS Deluxe’ Is Getting A Newly Revamped Title And So Much More Because To Her: ‘It’s A Whole ‘Nother Album’

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At this point, it is hard to tell whether people were more excited for SZA’s sophomore album, SOS, or the corresponding deluxe edition. After releasing her steamy video for the breakout single “Snooze,” starring Justin Bieber, Benny Blanco, Woody McClain, And Young Mazino, fans were on high alert.

But after months of rumors, SZA has finally shared more details about the forthcoming release. On Friday, September 8, during her SOS Album Celebration show at The Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York, she treated concertgoers to vital information about SOS Deluxe.

In a video captured by a fan, SZA says, “So, the deluxe is like a whole nother album. It’s called ‘Lana.’ It’s seven to ten songs, and it’ll be out this fall.” The album’s title is an abbreviation of her SZA’s first name, Solána. This Easter egg is a common occurrence in SZA’s work, especially in her shows and music videos.

In May, SZA took to her official X (formerly Twitter) profile to shut down claims from people sharing an unverified tracklist and release date for the album. Although nothing about her superstar career has been routine, reimagining the beloved album is bold considering the massive success generated from tracks such as “Kill Bill” and more.