Tracklist
SOS	1:57
Kill Bill	2:33
Seek & Destroy	3:23
Low	3:01
Love Language	3:03
Blind	2:30
Used	2:26
Snooze	3:21
Notice Me	2:40
Gone Girl	4:04
Smoking On My Ex Pack	1:23
Ghost In The Machine	3:38
F2F	3:05
Nobody Gets Me	3:00
Conceited	2:31
Special	2:38
Too Late	2:44
Far	3:00
Shirt	3:01
Open Arms	3:59
I Hate U	2:53
Good Days	4:38
Forgiveless	2:21

Expansive, Genre-Bending Follow-Up to Ctrl

SZA’s SOS, released on December 9, 2022, is an expansive follow-up to her breakthrough album Ctrl.

Spanning 23 tracks, it blends R&B, hip-hop, alt-pop, and rock-tinged elements into a cohesive yet exploratory whole.

The record moves between heartbreak, self-reflection, and flashes of confidence with conversational honesty, pairing lush, genre-hopping production with her distinctive vocal phrasing. Rather than sticking to a single mood or style, SOS plays like a diary set to shifting soundscapes, giving listeners an intimate but ambitious look at SZA’s artistry.

Critical Acclaim and Its Effect on Contemporary R&B

Upon release, SOS debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and stayed there for multiple weeks, setting streaming records for an R&B album.

Critics highlighted its scope and SZA’s ability to move seamlessly between genres while maintaining lyrical vulnerability. The album won praise for expanding what contemporary R&B can sound like, and its long run on the charts helped solidify SZA’s status as a mainstream yet unconventional voice.

Songs from SOS became fixtures on streaming playlists and social media, influencing a new wave of artists who blend confessional songwriting with genre fluidity.