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For months before and after the release of SOS , SZA teased a deluxe edition initially referred to by fans as "SOS Deluxe." Eventually, SZA confirmed this project is titled

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Ctrl made SZA a star, but SOS made her a superstar. It is a more complex, vulnerable, and sonically ambitious project that reflects the true growth of an artist over a tumultuous five-year period. SOS isn't trying to be Ctrl again; it is trying to be, and succeeds at being, something entirely new. For months before and after the release of

utilizes a cinematic palette. The vocal layering on "Snooze" and the intricate sampling on "SOS" (using Gabriel Hardeman Delegation) show a heightened attention to sonic detail. Her "vocal gymnastics"—the way she bends notes and creates unconventional melodies—are more refined and confident than they were five years prior. 4. Cultural Impact and Longevity utilizes a cinematic palette