SZA revealed to i-D Magazine that she’s already working on her third studio album, the follow-up to the massive success of “SOS”.

SZA recalled that her label once told her it was unlikely she’d beat Taylor Swift during their 2023 chart battle. “My label told me that it was likely that I wouldn’t beat Taylor Swift, and I should prepare for that. I was laughing by week three. It was just like, ‘What is this?

According to her interview with i-D, SZA has been in and out of the studio, working towards her third album.

SZA for i-D Magazine.

“SOS” was the 7th biggest album of 2025 worldwide (via IFPI). 2024 — #7 2026 — #7 (RE)

.@SZA’s “SOS” was the most streamed solo female album of 2025 worldwide (via IFPI). — The album was released on 2022.

US Certifications (@RIAA): @SZA, CTRL 6x Platinum (6,000,000; album).

IFPI ranks @SZA as the best selling black female artist worldwide in 2025.

Billboard 200: #9(+1) @sza, SOS 38,000 (8,791,000 units since release). *peak: #1 for 13 weeks*

SZA shot by Elliot Hensford.

SZA teases new music on Instagram.

SZA previews an alternate version of “Luther” via Instagram.

.@SZA posing with her #GRAMMYs awards for “luther”.

Record of the Year Best Melodic Rap Performance #GRAMMYs

.@SZA is now a 7x #GRAMMYs award WINNER.

Our seven-time Grammy award winner. #GRAMMY

Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “luther” has won the award for “Record of the Year” at the 2026 #GRAMMYs.

SZA is now a 7x #GRAMMYs winner.

.@SZA & @kendricklamar’s “luther” wins the #GRAMMYs award for Record of the Year.

🚨 SZA e Kendrick Lamar vencem o #GRAMMYs   de ‘Gravação do Ano’ por “luther”!