SZA: “God didn’t give me the Grammys because he knows I would have quit”

The singer discussed losing five Grammy nominations and her second album with Flaunt.

March 21, 2018
SZA: “God didn’t give me the Grammys because he knows I would have quit” SZA   Cara Stricker for The FADER

SZA walked away empty-handed from the 2018 Grammy Awards, despite receiving five nominations, including Best New Artist. In an interview with Flaunt, the Ctrl singer discussed coming to terms with the snubs.

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“God didn’t give me the Grammys, because he knows I would have quit," SZA said, "like ‘I have nothing else to do.’” She hasn't started writing or recording her follow-up to Ctrl yet, though she has been "coming up with little catchphrases," which signals the beginning of her creative process.

The deluxe edition of Ctrl is currently getting its "finishing touches," and will include new songs.

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SZA: “God didn’t give me the Grammys because he knows I would have quit”