SZA Receives 28 New Gold & Platinum Plaques From RIAA, Further Cementing Her Music Legacy

In a major career milestone, SZA has been awarded an impressive 28 Gold and Platinum plaques from the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), celebrating her immense success across multiple songs and albums. The recognition, which took place on February 8, includes hits spanning her entire career—from her breakthrough 2017 album CTRL to her more recent 2022 release SOS.

Major Certifications for SZA’s Albums and Singles

Among these accomplishments, CTRL achieved a remarkable five-times platinum certification, signifying a monumental 5 million units sold in the U.S. Meanwhile, SOS, which was already certified three-times platinum in 2023, has soared to six-times platinum, proving the album’s enduring popularity.

SZA’s singles received major honors as well, including:

• “Kill Bill” (8x Platinum)
• “Love Galore” featuring Travis Scott (8x Platinum)
• “Broken Clocks” (6x Platinum)
• “I Hate U” (4x Platinum)
• “Low” (2x Platinum)
• “Saturn” (2x Platinum)
• “Snooze” (8x Platinum)

The sheer number of accolades is impressive, and SZA was the only artist, alongside Justin Timberlake, to receive an RIAA plaque on this significant day. The awards only highlight how impactful her music career has been, especially considering the diverse range of her work from CTRL to SOS.

The Excitement Continues: More Music on the Way

Adding to her success, SZA has also announced that bonus tracks will be added to the deluxe version of SOS, marking an exciting new chapter for her fans. The additional deluxe tracks are set to be released on February 9—coinciding with her highly anticipated guest appearance during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show. Fans are eagerly awaiting the new material, as SZA’s Lana tracks are expected to drop shortly after the Super Bowl, at 7 p.m. ET.

Navigating the Journey: SZA’s Relationship with Fans

Despite the immense success, SZA has faced challenges during the delayed rollout of her deluxe album. Earlier in the process, she expressed frustration with some fans over the long wait, revealing how difficult it had been to manage expectations while maintaining boundaries. In a recent post, SZA shared her thoughts on the subject, addressing how the process of sharing snippets and updates led to misunderstandings and frustrations within her fanbase.

Her candidness about her experience reveals a more complex side to the music industry, where fans’ expectations and the reality of creating and releasing music often clash. However, it’s clear that SZA’s dedication to her craft and her ability to evolve is unwavering.

The Future of SZA’s Career

With multiple certifications and a highly anticipated deluxe album release, SZA continues to solidify her place as one of the most influential voices in modern music. Whether it’s through her CTRL era or her powerhouse album SOS, SZA’s ability to blend soul, R&B, and hip hop is unmatched.

Her fans will undoubtedly be eager for more, as the singer continues to redefine the boundaries of genre and artistic expression.

As SZA continues her ascent in the music world, one thing is clear: this is just the beginning of what’s sure to be a legendary career.