SZA's 'SOS' Breaks Records: Longest-Running Top 10 Album by a Female Artist on Billboard 200

April 21, 2025
SZA's 'SOS' Breaks Records: Longest-Running Top 10 Album by a Female Artist on Billboard 200
  • 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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