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SZA: Label Doubt Fuelled SOS Chart Domination
6 Mar
Summary
- SZA's label doubted SOS would reach No. 1.
- Her album SOS spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard.
- SZA and Taylor Swift exchanged praise, debunking rumors.

SZA shared that her record label expressed doubt about her sophomore album, SOS, anticipating it wouldn't reach the number one spot on the charts and suggesting she prepare for that possibility. She recalled finding the prediction amusing as the album began to gain traction.
Contrary to expectations, SOS achieved significant success, holding the number one position on the Billboard 200 chart for 10 weeks. The album later topped the chart for an additional three weeks following the release of its deluxe version, LANA.
Reflecting on this achievement, SZA expressed a sentiment of possibility, realizing that "anything is possible." She also addressed social media speculation in early 2023 suggesting she was vying to outperform Taylor Swift's "Midnights." SZA clarified on X that she had "no beef w ANYONE," praising Swift's album and writing, emphasizing mutual respect among artists.
Later, Taylor Swift reciprocated the admiration, noting on Instagram Stories that she had been "listening to [SZA's SOS] nonstop" and expressed "love and respect for her!!" SZA responded with congratulations to Swift and commendation for her "phenomenal" album and writing.




