SZA's 'SOS' Breaks Records: Longest-Running Top 10 Album by a Female Artist on Billboard 200
April 21, 2025
In March 2023, 'SOS' broke the record for the longest-running top 10 album by a Black artist, previously held by Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'.
Despite its remarkable achievements, 'SOS' and '21' still trail behind the overall record for most weeks in the top 10, held by the 'My Fair Lady' soundtrack with 173 weeks.
SZA's album 'SOS' has made history by surpassing Adele's '21' for the most weeks in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 among albums by women, achieving an impressive 85 weeks.
The Billboard 200 chart dated April 26, 2025, shows 'SOS' climbing from fourth to third place, marking its 85th nonconsecutive week in the top 10 since its release.
Initially released in December 2022, 'SOS' has spent 12 weeks at No. 1, including two recent weeks at the top following the release of its deluxe edition, 'SOS Deluxe: LANA'.
The deluxe edition, released in January 2025, added four new songs, contributing to the album's continued success and popularity.
On April 19, 2025, SZA and Kendrick Lamar launched the Grand National World Tour, featuring a comprehensive setlist and immersive visuals.
SZA's genre fluidity and cultural relevance have played significant roles in the enduring popularity of 'SOS', which has also broken records for Black artists.
The album features 23 tracks that explore themes of heartbreak and vulnerability, resonating deeply with listeners and showcasing SZA's emotional honesty.
The album includes hits like 'Kill Bill', which topped the Billboard Hot 100, demonstrating SZA's ability to blend various genres and appeal to a diverse audience.
SZA's collaboration with Kendrick Lamar, 'Luther', has topped the Billboard Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks, further solidifying her position in the music industry.
Kendrick Lamar's album 'GNX' is also performing well, currently ranked at No. 5 on the US album charts, highlighting the duo's strong presence in the music scene.
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Hip Hop Vibe • Apr 21, 2025
SZA’s “SOS” sets new record as longest-running top 10 album by a female artist in Billboard 200 history
