Following her electrifying headlining performance at Montreal's Osheaga Fest, SZA, the reigning R&B queen, has announced she'll be hitting pause on live shows. On Monday, she took to X to share the news, saying, “Yesterday was my last show for a while. Finally bout to get my life together thank u God.” It’s clear that this break isn’t just about stepping away from the stage; it's a chance for SZA to regroup and recharge.
But before jumping to conclusions, don’t think this means SZA is stepping away from new music. Far from it! Her recent social media activity shows she's still buzzing with creative energy. In a follow-up post, SZA shared a fan's enthusiastic praise about her shows being "so hype." Her response was as heartfelt as it was joyful: “This makes me so happy cause that's all I'm tryna do!! I jus wanna capture yalls energy, mix it up w mine, add some love, and throw it back. All within 90 mins I love you.”
The summer has been nothing short of a whirlwind for SZA, with standout performances at major festivals like Lollapalooza, Osheaga, and Glastonbury. This follows an intense period where she performed 63 shows around the globe during her SOS tour, which spanned from February 2023 to May 2024. Not to mention, her album was crowned the best of the year by Rolling Stone, solidifying her status as a major force in the music world.
Despite the break from live shows, SZA has been busy teasing new music. During her Lollapalooza set, she gave fans a sneak peek of an unreleased track titled “Cry Baby,” telling the crowd, “It’s not out, but it will be.” There's also buzz about an album named Lana and a potential collaboration with Paramore that fans are eagerly anticipating.
Adding to the excitement, SZA hinted at more music on the way. In March, she posted on X about releasing leaks and outtakes from her SOS album as part of a deluxe edition. She promised, “Lana deserves more time and music no one's ever heard before.” It seems she's committed to keeping the creative juices flowing and delivering new material even as she steps back from the stage.
Over the weekend, SZA also took a moment to spotlight fellow artist Chappell Roan. Sharing a video of Roan's performance at Lollapalooza on Instagram, she captioned it, “She makes me wanna keep making new music n art forever.” This shows that SZA’s break is more about self-care and inspiration than stepping away from her craft entirely.
In the meantime, fans can look forward to more from SZA, both in terms of unreleased tracks and fresh new projects. Her break might be a chance for her to dive deep into her creativity and emerge with even more compelling music. Stay tuned for what’s next from this incredible artist!
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