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SZA Transforms Into A Sexy Grasshopper (?) For The Latest Single Teaser For ‘Lana’ Album

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Glastonbury 2024 has already served as a platform for political message (as seen in Idles set). But over at BST Hyde Park 2024, SZA had some important news to share with fans.

Today (June 29), the “Kill Bill” singer seemingly confirmed that her long teased album, Lana, is on the way and teased her forthcoming song. After tracks from were leaked online, SZA reportedly scrapped the project, leaving fans heartbroken.

“New album, y’all ready,” she asked the crowd.

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Following the sold-out set, SZA took to her X (formerly Twitter) page to further the hype with a teaser clip. The visual featured SZA covered in body and prosthetics. The video leaned into the Mother Nature aesthetic heard on her previous single, “Saturn.” But instead of dialed up the tranquil element, transforming herself into what appears to be a sexy alien grasshopper hybrid.

The caption of the upload featured the lyrics featured throughout the teaser. “I know you told stories about me. Most of them awful. All of them true. Here’s some for u,” wrote SZA.

Although SZA hasn’t disclosed when supporters should expect the project. But prior to Lana‘s leak, SZA revealed the album was near completion. So for fans sakes, they hope it is shared before the summer ends.

SZA Shared ‘Saturn,’ Her Down-To-Earth New Single From Her Upcoming ‘Lana’ Album

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It’s been an incredible month for SZA. At this year’s Grammys, the “Snooze” hitmaker took home three awards, delivered a killer performance of two of her SOS fan favorites, and launched an environmentally conscious partnership with Mastercard. As part of the launch, she premiered a new commercial, which contained a preview of a new song, “Saturn,” from her upcoming SOS reissue, LANA.

Today (February 22), SZA finally released “Saturn” on streaming platforms.

On “Saturn,” SZA finds herself questioning the meaning of life, and wondering if the condition of the world around her is currently as good as it’s going to get.

“Sick of this head of mine / Intrusive thoughts, they paralyze / Thе fun is not as advertised / Therе’s got to be more, been here before,” SZA sings on the song’s hook.

According to a press release which accompanied the initial launch of SZA’s Mastercard campaign, “Saturn” will appear on LANA, however, she has not shared an official release date for the project. The audio bundle for “Saturn” comes with the standard version of the song, a live version which was featured in the Mastercard campaign, an instrumental, a sped-up version, and an acapella version.

You can listen to “Saturn” above and stream the audio bundle here.

SZA Surprise Drops Dreamy New Single “Saturn”

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SZA has once again captivated her audience with the surprise release of her latest single, “Saturn.” The track, is reportedly featured on the rumored album Lana or the potential SOS deluxe edition. It builds on the artist’s reputation for delivering music that sparks immediate excitement. The song, which was first unveiled during a Grammys commercial earlier this year, showcases SZA’s lush vocals and explores the theme of heartbreak. The opening verse sets a poignant tone, contemplating the possibility of another universe and the plea for a sign in the face of life’s challenges. SZA’s emotive delivery is hauntingly beautiful, drawing listeners into a world of introspection and yearning.

The chorus of “Saturn” takes a cosmic turn as SZA suggests that life might be better on the ringed planet. The desire to escape and break free from the patterns of heartache is notable in her lyrics. “Got to break this pattern of floatin’ away” she sings, encouraging the listener to find something worth saving. The declaration that “It’s all for the taking, I always say” suggests a sense of empowerment and agency in the midst of emotional turmoil.

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“Saturn” is expected to be part of Lana or the deluxe version of SOS, SZA’s critically acclaimed sophomore album. The original release garnered nine Grammy nominations, with SZA securing three wins, including Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Best Progressive R&B Album, and Best R&B Song. The album continued to dominate charts and critics’ lists well into the following year, solidifying SZA’s position as a powerhouse in the music industry. Apart from her solo endeavors, SZA has been making waves in collaborations, including a feature in Drake’s self-directed video “Rich Baby Daddy” on Valentine’s Day.

As “Saturn” orbits into the music scene, it serves as another testament to SZA’s ability to capture emotions with her soulful voice and dreamy melodies. The thought-provoking lyrics ensure that her impact on the industry continues to soar. What do you think of the new song? Let us know on HNHH!

Quotable Lyrics:

If there’s another universe
Please make some noise (Noise)
Give me a sign (Sign)
This can’t be life
If there’s a point to losing love

Read More: SZA’s “Kill Bill” Among Bill Nye’s Top Songs Of 2023

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SZA Debuted A New Song, ‘Saturn,’ From Her Upcoming Album ‘Lana’ In A New MasterCard Campaign During The 2024 Grammys

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SZA has had an incredible night at the 2024 Grammy Awards tonight (February 4). During a special performance from the Grammy House, the prolific hitmaker — who already won two Grammys tonight, for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her Phoebe Bridgers collaboration, “Ghost In The Machine” and Best R&B Performance for “Snooze” — debuted a new song, “Saturn” from her upcoming album, Lana.

On the song, SZA laments her time in an environmentally unconscious world.

“Stuck in this paradigm / Don’t believe in paradise / This must be what hell is like / There’s got to be more, got to be more Sick of this head of minе / Intrusive thoughts, they paralyze / Thе fun is done, to summarize,” she sings on the song’s hook.

The accompanying advertisement features SZA joined by dancers, moving to the music in a greenscape. It ends with SZA announcing her partnership with MasterCard and the Priceless Planet Coalition. The Priceless Planet Coalition aims to restore 100 million trees in forests around the world that have the greatest potential positive impact on the climate, for communities and for nature.

“It takes more than one person or one company to create scaled impact for the planet,” said Rustom Dastoor, EVP of Marketing and Communications, Mastercard North America, in a statement. “Music does more than unite us, it inspires us to take action. Through our GRAMMY Awards campaign, we are merging passion and purpose in a way that, through a major cultural event, rallies people to come together through the power of music to create collective action for the planet.”

You can see the MasterCard ad above.