CTRL Transparent Green Vinyl LP

Much-anticipated debut album, and fourth release overall, by T.D.E.s first lady, SZA. Following Z, Ctrl speaks upon SZAs perspective within previous relationships and the often relatable difficulties that many recognize. The tracks convey themes of love, hate, heartbreak, revenge, and self-perception. Somewhere between the house built by Frank Oceans monotone and falsetto and Migos signature trap cadences, SZAs unique manipulation of language in performance moves far afield of clever euphemisms and the temporary high of rap entendres or gospel runs to focus on the deliberate deconstruction of words. Laced with 14 tracks in total, it features guest appearance from the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, James Fauntleroy and Isaiah Rashada. Production is handled by Antydote, Cam OBi, Bkon, Carter Lang, Frank Dukes, Terrace Martin, and ThankGod4Cody among others.