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Z, is the third extended play (EP) by American singer-songwriter SZA, released on April 8, 2014 through Top Dawg Entertainment. After amassing two self-released EPs, See.SZA.Run and S, as well as meeting with members of Top Dawg Entertainment, she subsequently signed a recording contract with the indie label. The recording of the album took place in Carson, California during the summer of 2013 with the help from her Top Dawg label-mate Isaiah Rashad, among others.
An PBR&B and neo soul album, Z has a diverse musical style that incorporates contemporary urban genres such as soul, hip hop, and minimalist R&B, as well as
Z, is the third extended play (EP) by American singer-songwriter SZA, released on April 8, 2014 through Top Dawg Entertainment. After amassing two self-released EPs, See.SZA.Run and S, as well as meeting with members of Top Dawg Entertainment, she subsequently signed a recording contract with the indie label. The recording of the album took place in Carson, California during the summer of 2013 with the help from her Top Dawg label-mate Isaiah Rashad, among others.
An PBR&B and neo soul album, Z has a diverse musical style that incorporates contemporary urban genres such as soul, hip hop, and minimalist R&B, as well as 80s synthpop elements. Its production is characterized by layers of sliced, delayed, and reversed vocals, that is synthetic and fluid. The album's lyrics explore the complexities of romantic relationships, sexuality, nostalgia, and abandonment. The album was written by SZA herself, with production handled by Emile Haynie, Mac Miller and others.
Upon release Z received generally positive reviews from music critics, who commended the albums production and musical style. Critics also praised the albums lyrical content, SZA vocals as well as comparing the EP to the work of singer-songwriter Lorde. Z debuted on the US Billboard 200 at number thirty nine, selling 6,980 copies in its opening week, the album also peaked at number nine on the US Hip-Hop/R&B chart.
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Manufacturer: Top Dawg Entertainment
Release date: 8 April 2014
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