In a new interview, the 'Good Days' hitmaker discusses her public image and how people define her as an 'RnB artist' which she thinks doesn't really accurately describe her.
- May 4, 2024
AceShowbiz - SZA's music isn't only limited to one genre. In a new interview, the "Kill Bill" hitmaker discussed her public image and how people define her as an "R&B artist" which she thought didn't accurately describe her.
"The only reason I'm defined as an R&B artist is because I'm Black," she told Dazed which was published on Wednesday, May 1. "It's almost a little reductive because it doesn't allow space to be anything else or try anything else."
The "Snooze" singer then mentioned Justin Bieber, who "is not considered an R&B artist; he is a pop artist who makes R&B, folk music, or whatever his heart desires."
"I simply just want to be allowed the same opportunity to make whatever I want without a label, [without it being] based on the color of my skin, or the crew that I run with, or the beats that I choose. I want 'F2F' to be seen as what it is. I want 'Nobody Gets Me' to be seen as what it is. I want 'Kill Bill' to be seen as what it is," the 34-year-old songstress added.
SZA, however, is determined to stay focused on her music and the creative process. "At the same time, it's nothing to get bent out of shape about, because it's just how people are processing you," she shared.
The "Good Days" singer noted, "As long as I don't process myself that way. I don't necessarily box myself into anything. I'm just trying to make music, trying to vibe out and enjoy the experience."
Fellow musicians like Queen Naija and Tank showed support to SZA after the interview was reposted by The Shade Room. "I've always said SZA was more alternative. & I love that," Naija said.
As for Tank, he left a comment that read, "Dear @sza you are every and anything you want to be. R&B is the root of your gift but not the limitation of it. The WORLD loves you so please don't get caught up in the categories at awards shows, or playlists, and even charts for that matter. Focus on the people! We have your back and we'll go where ever you lead us.."
