Ctrl

Ctrl is SZA's 2017 album that blends contemporary and alternative R&B with elements of hip hop, neo-soul and electronic textures. It pairs sparse, atmospheric production and layered vocal arrangements with candid, confessional songwriting about relationships, insecurity and self-worth, producing an intimate, conversational tone. The record foregrounds SZA's flexible voice across intimate ballads and midtempo grooves and is often cited for its modern reworking of R&B conventions and personal lyrical perspective.