SZA Concert

Ava Nicols

Sports Editor

Following the long-awaited release of her SOS album, SZA fans patiently waited to see their favorite artist take the stage. The 2023 S.O.S North American Tour had its opening show on February 21 in Columbus, Ohio, and has traveled through various major cities such as Toronto, Dallas, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, Oakland, Boston, Seattle, New York, Vancouver, and finally Los Angeles.

SOS: SZA dropped her SOS album on December 9 after posting the album cover on her Instagram in early November 2022. The cover features the singer on a diving board wearing a baseball jersey as she looks out over the ocean. Critics argue that SZA seems to have recreated the infamous paparazzi picture of Princess Diana on a yacht for her cover. Photo by Ava Nicols/La Vista

At the show’s beginning, the screen lifted, revealing SZA on the end of a diving board, exactly like her album cover, as she sang one of the top hit songs from her SOS album. She then went on to “jump off” the platform and transitioned into “Used,” a track she recorded with the famous rap artist Don Toliver.

ALL THE STARS: SZA held her concert on March 22nd at the KIA Forum in Inglewood. The artist featured almost every song in her new debut album, SOS, as well as other old fan favorites from Cntrl. Photo by Ava Nicols/La Vista

Dominating 2022 with viral TikTok sounds, her first Grammy win, and Billboard 200 chart-topping album SOS, SZA was officially named Billboard’s 2023 Woman of the Year. In addition to her newer songs, she played some original fan favorites from Cntrl such as “Love Galore,” “Good Days,” “Doves in the Wind,” “Prom,” and “Drew Barrymore.”

WAVY: SZA rides in an inflatable boat over her audience as she sings “Nobody Gets Me” from her new SOS album. A lighthouse spotlight circled the audience to emphasis the oceanic anecdotes from her album’s theme. Photo by Ava Nicols/La Vista

SZA ended her show with a performance from a levitating boat, which soared over the crowd while she sang “Nobody Gets Me.” A lighthouse tower from the floor circled the KIA Forum to further add a sea-like essence.

SZA: The KIA Forum was lit up with the 2023 Billboard Woman of the Year winner’s name, SZA, as fans excitedly arrived for some of the final shows on her SOS tour. The show lasted around 3 hours and featured exciting effects like a real-life re-creation of her album cover. Photo by Ava Nicols/La Vista

SZA excited the crowd with a triple-threat performance as she danced along with her backup dancers, showcased her undeniable vocal skills, and created a story with her elaborate set build and tasteful costuming. SZA has

SZA concluded her show with a screen listing the credits of all who made her show possible. Before the crowd could exit the building, she quickly ran out to say a final thank you, expressing her gratitude for helping her get to where she is today. SZA mentioned how she used to come to the Forum and watch artists play there and didn’t ever imagine that would be her one day. Her humbleness and genuine nature allow her to connect with her fans and achieve a successful following of individuals who not only love her music but love her for who she is, just another “Normal Girl.”

LOVE LANGUAGE: The KIA Forum erupted with cheers as SZA took the stage preforming one of her new songs, “Love Language.” She also preformed some of her most played hits from her album Cntrl such as “Love Galore,” “Good Days,” “Doves in the Wind,” “Prom,” and “Drew Barrymore.” Photo by Ava Nicols/La Vista

SZA’s tour began on Feb 21, and tickets are still available for purchase. An average ticket is priced around $144.00, while the most expensive SZA tickets, depending on the venue, can cost upwards of $5,000. For upcoming shows, tickets can be purchased Ticketmaster, Stub Hub, and all other concert ticket sites.

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