SZA Teases New ‘Lana’ Album

GLASTONBURY, ENGLAND – JUNE 30: SZA performs on The Pyramid Stage during day five of Glastonbury Festival 2024 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 30, 2024 in Glastonbury, England. Founded by Michael Eavis in 1970, Glastonbury Festival features around 3,000 performances across over 80 stages. Renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and iconic Pyramid Stage, the festival offers a diverse lineup of music and arts, embodying a spirit of community, creativity, and environmental consciousness. (Photo by Harry Durrant/Getty Images)

Fans of SZA are buzzing with anticipation following her cryptic announcement of a new project, Lana. Shared on the two-year anniversary of her record-breaking SOS album, the teaser video has sparked widespread speculation.

The video, posted on December 9, features a serene woodland backdrop where SZA is seen squatting by a stream. It concludes with the word “Lana” appearing above the phrase “SOS Deluxe.” The post, captioned “Clock starts now. Happy anniversary,” includes an unreleased song sampling the Isley Brothers’ 1977 hit “Voyage to Atlantis.”

What Is Lana?

Although initially confirmed as the deluxe edition of SOS, SZA recently hinted that Lana might be a separate project altogether. Speaking with British Vogue in November, she described the music as a significant departure from her earlier works.

“I think I am making music from a more beautiful place. From a more possible place versus a more angsty place,” SZA shared. “I’m not identifying with my brokenness. It’s not my identity. It’s shit that happened to me. Yeah, I experienced cruelty. I have to put it down at some point. Piece by piece, my music is shifting because of that, the lighter I get.”

The ambiguity of the teaser has sparked fan theories about a potential release date. Observant viewers have speculated that the number five, subtly highlighted in the video, might suggest a launch date of December 13. However, no official confirmation has been made.

SZA on a Grand National Tour

Adding to the excitement, SZA recently announced a co-headlining Grand National Tour with Kendrick Lamar. The 21-date tour kicks off in Minneapolis on April 19 and includes stops in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Toronto. Fans are eager to see if Lana will debut live during the tour.

Earlier this year, SZA confirmed that a new project would arrive before the end of 2024. The teaser aligns with her promise, and fans are now counting down, waiting to see how the clock runs out.

“Clock starts now,” SZA wrote, leaving her followers intrigued. One thing is certain: Lana is set to be a defining moment in her career.