Listen to this when
Ctrl
Feeling behind, insecure and not chosen at 25 isn't a flaw. It's the soundtrack of an entire generation. 🌱
Who it's for
SZA has described Ctrl as being about a lifelong lack of control and a craving for it, and critics highlight its frankness about desire, jealousy, social media and low self-esteem.
Insecure→Validated
Feelings it meets
What it is
Ctrl is SZA's debut studio album, released in June 2017 on Top Dawg Entertainment and RCA after recording from 2014 to 2017. SZA has described it as a concept about having lacked control her whole life and craving it.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal; CD/vinyl widely available.
Before you start
Heads up: Sexual content and strong language.
Age: Not verified (suggested 16+; sexual content, strong language)
God grows weary of great kingdoms, but never of little flowers.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 67
