SZA, the immensely talented R&B singer-songwriter, has revealed that she is taking a break from performing live “for a while.”This comes fresh off a summertime festival run and the end of her acclaimed SOS album tour.
SZA’s festival run in recent times has been nothing short of incredible. With performances at some of the most iconic festivals around the globe, she nailed her performances at Lollapalooza, Osheaga, and Glastonbury. Her closing set was made on August 5 at Osheaga Festival in Montreal, which became the final stop for her “SOS” album tour. This run had definitely ascertained her talent without a doubt but also proved her strong bonding with her fanbase.
SZA has also been very vocal about her mental health, the pressures of stardom, and the hell that lurks behind the glamour. She has been seeing three therapists to help them navigate; in this case, she stresses how important it is to pay attention to one’s mental well-being. Her reason for taking a break emerges powerfully as a take into the world of prioritizing health and personal growth.
Although she has been killing it during her festival run, SZA has been hit with a spate of technical issues and personal anxieties across the stage. These were the moments that would test if she is strong at all and dedicated to the love of her craft.
SZA, during her performance at Glastonbury, showed her gratefulness to her fans. She was very appreciative of them and talked about the nervousness she felt right before she was placed on the giant Pyramidal Stage. This one was no exception because of its very genuine interaction underlined by a strong bond shared with the crowd.
While SZA is taking a back seat to live performances, fans can rest easy knowing she’s not stopping her musical output entirely. For instance, at her performance at Lollapalooza, she teased a new song, “Cry Baby,” and told the audience it would be coming out extremely soon. She’s also been teasing a new album under the name “Lana” and a high-profile collaboration that’s been rumored to be in the vault with Paramore. All of these hint that there are probably many more creative milestones in front of her.
The decision SZA made to step away from live performances is a defining moment in her musical career. She is setting an inspiring example for artists and fans alike by prioritizing her mental health and personal well-being. Although the absence of her live performance will be realized, there’s so much to look forward to with her upcoming music releases. As SZA walks into this new chapter, her fans still feel that she is on the way to fulfilling them with complete growth and artistic development.
