Behind SZA'a Meteoric Rise to Fame
Although SZA was originally planning to be a marine biologist, fate had other plans for the Grammy nominated star.
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00:00 Before she grew into the pop star she is today,
00:02 SZA was apparently worried about Rihanna
00:05 using her song "Consideration"
00:07 as the opening track on the 2016 album "Anti."
00:10 (upbeat music)
00:13 Although SZA was worried she peaked
00:16 with her song "Consideration,"
00:18 the star has come a long way since her early life
00:21 and the start of her career.
00:22 SZA, whose real name is Solana Imani Rowe,
00:25 was born in 1989 and grew up in Maplewood, New Jersey.
00:29 Though she was born in Missouri.
00:30 SZA's dad introduced her to jazz legends
00:33 Miles Davis and John Coltrane.
00:35 And in 2010, she started making her own music with friends.
00:38 Growing up, SZA played multiple sports
00:40 including cheerleading and gymnastics
00:42 and would go on to attend Delaware State University
00:45 to pursue a career in marine biology.
00:47 But fate had other plans for the young star.
00:50 SZA didn't end up pursuing a career in marine biology,
00:53 but instead ended up working for a clothing company
00:56 founded by Pharrell Williams
00:57 called the Billionaire Boys Club.
00:59 In October of 2012, the artist released her debut EP,
01:02 "See SZA Run," and started getting a lot of recognition.
01:06 SZA was allegedly delivering clothing
01:09 to someone at Top Dog Entertainment label
01:11 when an exec heard her EP.
01:13 And by 2013, she became the first woman to be signed to TDE.
01:18 Since getting signed, SZA has continued to rise
01:20 to become one of the biggest names in pop today.
01:23 The star has received a total of 24 Grammy nominations
01:26 and her album, "SOS," is up for best album of the year
01:29 for the 2024 awards.
01:31 So why was SZA concerned about Rihanna putting her song
01:34 as the opener for "Anti?"
01:35 Apparently, she thought that would be her peak.
01:38 - It didn't cost me anything.
01:39 If anything, I just gained a bunch from it.
01:41 And I thank God that I made cool music outside of that.
01:45 Again, I don't know why,
01:46 I just really thought my creativity would just stop.
01:48 I'm like, this is the pinnacle of what I could make.
01:50 If she has it, then I'll just never be anything.
01:53 - So regardless of where her song landed
01:55 in the "Anti" lineup, SZA is doing just fine.
01:58 And fans hope to see her take home an award or two
02:00 at the upcoming Grammys.