SZA's "Ctrl" is a Modern Classic, Here’s Why

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  • @91toinfinity
    @91toinfinity 2 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    Little did SZA know that this album would go down in history... no skips or filler on this project.

  • @kanishapee7786
    @kanishapee7786 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Broken clocks is my favorite song of all time. Crazy it’s only 5 years old

    • @musermusings
      @musermusings  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It’s an exceptional song. The songwriting is so vulnerable. I love that line when she sings “I’ve had a thing for dirty shoes since I was ten, love dirty men alike.” What about it resonates so much with you?

    • @kanishapee7786
      @kanishapee7786 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@musermusings the song help me to get over a toxic relationship. I spent entirely too much time in. This relationship I would say is a broken clock. Made me value my time more and to know that it’s ok to love someone even if you have to let them go. It’s also perfectly fine to be by yourself and not want or need anyone. I love my solitude.

  • @tuynanna
    @tuynanna 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    A huge staple in female songwriting and narrative. Her utilization of vulnerability is truly empowering. The intentionality in her album is seldom matched and found in today's artists, which makes it even more meaningful when it's come across nowadays!

    • @musermusings
      @musermusings  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly. Can’t wait to see what her new album has in store!

  • @RedRypster
    @RedRypster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    SZA really did her thing with this album. The choice in production really makes or breaks an album, I'm glad the industry didn't hijack her like they do so many other artists.

  • @clarissawestbrook2203
    @clarissawestbrook2203 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    5 years later this body of work still holds up. Its a phenomenal album and one of the best releases in the 2010s. I would love for you to do a video on one of my favorite artists Miguel. This was another good breakdown.

    • @musermusings
      @musermusings  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I will put Miguel on my list for future essays! Thanks for the idea.

    • @clarissawestbrook2203
      @clarissawestbrook2203 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@musermusings Ok cool and you're welcome he is one of my favorite artists and very underrated.

  • @bombguruENT
    @bombguruENT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    It’s crazy to think SZA was so indecisive about such an amazing body of work. More artists should be as meticulous as she is cause it seems like a lot of them just release music without a second thought.

    • @musermusings
      @musermusings  2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Making music is a scary process. It should feel daring. It should feel vulnerable. That’s what makes it special!

    • @newage2infinity
      @newage2infinity ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's the heart of a lot of Artist bro your revealing parts of yourself not none to others it's a vulnerable feeling you fear and question if people will accept you or won't understand where your coming from you may reveal parts of yourself your not happy about or working on its a scary feeling to be rejected about something you delivered with passion and that you feel genuine about

    • @sellyboy727
      @sellyboy727 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@newage2infinity YOU HIT IT ON THE HEAD FAM. AS AN ARTIST MYSELF U CAN DEFINITELY SECOND GUESS YOURSELF AT TIMES. Check MY Page FAM FOR MUSIC 💯

  • @dammybello7415
    @dammybello7415 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    She saved my life and my artistry, I can’t say how much I adore her

    • @musermusings
      @musermusings  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s powerful! What songs had the biggest impact on you?

  • @weyesbIood
    @weyesbIood 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    best ad ive ever got omg

  • @YaaaBishhh
    @YaaaBishhh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I'm so excited to hear what her sophomore album will sound like and whether it will be just as great or better.

  • @amandeepgill978
    @amandeepgill978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The replay value of this album!!!

  • @MrFrankCandid
    @MrFrankCandid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    initially my fav songs were the singles but i grew to adore:
    NORMAL GIRL
    PRETTY LITTLE BIRDS

  • @menacemonk4000
    @menacemonk4000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This alum was amazing and since is! It's interesting to hear the background story of how it was created. Thanks for sharing.

    • @musermusings
      @musermusings  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, hearing the back story makes you appreciate the music so much more.

  • @MARTINBABEH
    @MARTINBABEH ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She’s one of my fav writers and singers! ALSO LOVE THIS VIDEO

    • @musermusings
      @musermusings  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Love your channel too. Glad to know you found yourself enjoying my videos. 🙌🏽

  • @littlearkansas
    @littlearkansas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    SZA is the GOAT

    • @musermusings
      @musermusings  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It may be too soon to claim that she’s the GOAT right now but in due time we will see!

    • @littlearkansas
      @littlearkansas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@musermusings Yes we shall 🙏

    • @michaelsliders3421
      @michaelsliders3421 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@musermusings she’s definitely the goat, her album is still charting on billboard💪

    • @YaaaBishhh
      @YaaaBishhh ปีที่แล้ว

      You know it!

  • @drewskywalkerpa
    @drewskywalkerpa ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Itd be cool if during the sounds section u actually played some of the sounds and when u show a snippet of her interview to let the audio play but great video man keep it up

    • @musermusings
      @musermusings  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the suggestion… I will keep this in mind. 🫡

  • @Pplman
    @Pplman ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love Normal Girl!

  • @user-fn1hx2rv9z
    @user-fn1hx2rv9z ปีที่แล้ว

    Crtl definitely changed my life. As a teenage girl going through puberty, Crtl was a huge staple in growing up and overall.. just feeling okay about myself.

    • @musermusings
      @musermusings  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, SZA made it cool to be messy, unhinged and a contradiction. How did you like SOS?

  • @gullahbushrod8753
    @gullahbushrod8753 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sza you are the best and you are so beautiful sweet and precious star goddess you are a beautiful African lotus

    • @musermusings
      @musermusings  ปีที่แล้ว

      Beautiful African Lotus, wow that’s something else.

  • @user-qd6im2hp2e
    @user-qd6im2hp2e ปีที่แล้ว +2

    it was a hit album, it didn't need hit singles

    • @musermusings
      @musermusings  ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly! The irony is it had so many hits. What song was your favourite?

    • @user-qd6im2hp2e
      @user-qd6im2hp2e ปีที่แล้ว

      @@musermusings Go Gina and Wavy

  • @jahdaritv8602
    @jahdaritv8602 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anti is also a modern Classic as well

    • @musermusings
      @musermusings  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don’t agree. I think there are some great songs on ANTI but there are also a number of them that are decent or forgettable. The story of ANTI is also not nearly as inspiring or interesting as Ctrl as Rihanna doesn’t write any of her own music.

  • @usethis4511
    @usethis4511 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What’s everyone’s fave track and why? Mine is miss 20 something. It feels like a hug and just reassurance to me & let’s me know it’s okay to be at this stage cos look how many other ppl relate to this song lol I love the whole album and every time I listen to it I listen to it in it’s entirety every song hits a different part.

    • @musermusings
      @musermusings  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s hard to choose an absolute favorite. I love so many songs and my factories change by the day or week. I would say GARDEN is one of my top tracks.

  • @stephanie_c.j.g.
    @stephanie_c.j.g. ปีที่แล้ว +3

    🙂

  • @ssrasta218
    @ssrasta218 ปีที่แล้ว

    She’s really dope

  • @WaveGlobalTV
    @WaveGlobalTV ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I made normal girl

    • @musermusings
      @musermusings  ปีที่แล้ว

      What do you mean?

    • @WaveGlobalTV
      @WaveGlobalTV ปีที่แล้ว

      @@musermusings I produced the beat

    • @musermusings
      @musermusings  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WaveGlobalTV No way?! Normal Girl is one of my favorite SZA songs ever. The beat is so groovy and distinct. Congrats to you bro. What are your thoughts about my analysis of CTRL?

    • @prodbyvontae4639
      @prodbyvontae4639 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who carter lang then?

    • @prodbyvontae4639
      @prodbyvontae4639 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cap

  • @Milessalt
    @Milessalt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pov you miss clicked

    • @musermusings
      @musermusings  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Huh?

    • @Milessalt
      @Milessalt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@musermusings it was a add for me

    • @_hi_pwr
      @_hi_pwr ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I got this video as an ad too but I enjoyed it regardless

  • @MultitaskingGuy
    @MultitaskingGuy ปีที่แล้ว

    Writers shouldn’t exist

  • @sebra1995
    @sebra1995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It ain’t a classic

    • @musermusings
      @musermusings  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Elaborate and what albums do you consider "classics"?

    • @sebra1995
      @sebra1995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@musermusings I’m not gonna list because I’m not investing that much time into a TH-cam comment but imo I don’t think this album is good enough to be a classic or is that influential.

    • @91toinfinity
      @91toinfinity 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      You're the only one that doesn't think it's a classic 👎🏼

    • @93palm
      @93palm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Def a classic, zero skips and production is on point front to back

    • @sebra1995
      @sebra1995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@93palm yes the production is good i don’t think this is a bad album but its definitely not a classic to me.
      The writing on this record isn’t the best. A few of the concepts running through the album aren’t fleshed out and aren’t developed upon enough which leaves it feeling messy. The travis and Isaiah features don’t really add anything and aren’t great either