SZA’s “SOS” becomes the first album by a Black woman to reach 15 billion streams on Spotify

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00:00SZA's SOS becomes the first album by a black woman to reach 15 billion streams on Spotify.

00:07SZA album SOS has surpassed 15 billion Spotify streams, making her the first black woman to

00:13reach this milestone. SZA is cementing her cultural and musical influence through her

00:18Super Bowl performance, Grand National Tour, and the SOS Deluxe Lana release. A record-breaking

00:24milestone for SOS. SOS grew from a highly anticipated release into a long-lasting

00:30cultural phenomenon that resonates deeply. SZA's 15 billion streams highlight her music's emotional

00:37depth and lasting appeal, with themes of heartbreak, growth, vulnerability, and empowerment anchored by

00:43hits like Kill Bill and Snooze. A standout Super Bowl performance with Kendrick Lamar. Performing

00:50with Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl, SZA brought emotion, confidence, and artistry to one of the

00:56most watched stages. Widely shared and followed by a surge in streams, the moment showed how cultural

01:02events can spike digital music consumption. The Grand National Tour and SZA's Artistic Growth

01:08SZA's Grand National Tour with Kendrick Lamar showcases her evolution through vocal improvement,

01:14stage design, set list choices, and emotional presence. SZA's intimate performance

01:20experiences in large venues build audience loyalty and a lasting stage presence, placing her among

01:25artists like Prince, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Bruno Mars. SOS Deluxe Lana gives fans more to love.

01:34On Super Bowl Sunday, SZA surprised fans with SOS Deluxe Lana, adding four new songs that expand the

01:40album's emotional world. The new tracks enhance the original album's themes, adding emotional depth and

01:47relationship complexity, time to engage both longtime fans and new listeners. Why SZA's success matters in

01:54today's music landscape. SZA's music resonates through its emotional honesty and genre-blending style

02:00appealing across moods and generations. Beyond music, her fashion, openness about mental health,

02:07and authentic identity enhance her cultural influence and fan connection. Looking ahead,

02:12SZA's next era. With record-breaking streams, standout performances, a massive tour, and a potent

02:19deluxe, SZA is at a peak, yet still evolving. SOS has cemented her legacy for this decade and may be

02:26the launching point for an even more influential era. Fans are watching closely, excited to see where she

02:32goes next.