I was quiet in high school and relatively unpopular, so being noticed is not something that I'm used to. — SZA High school Copy Share Image
When I sing full voice, I get nervous because I get nasal and abrasive and a little scratchy. — SZA Because Copy Share Image
I worry so much. Like, 'Damn, how can I be excellent?' But it's a journey. — SZA Damn Copy Share Image
I love Obama, and I just want to reiterate it again to everyone from every hilltop and every mountain: I love him! — SZA Again Copy Share Image
I love when things that I'm involved in really matter and when people like me back and don't just think I'm corny. — SZA Back Copy Share Image
People grapple with labeling me as hip-hop, R&B, or pop, and it's interesting to me. I'm just making music. — SZA Hip hop Copy Share Image
I love empowering women. I think it's crazy: if you ever try to belittle women, you're playing yourself - I ride with… — SZA Crazy Copy Share Image
I live in my imagination, so sometimes movies help me get lost. I feel like I'm in it. — SZA Help Copy Share Image
Control is not real, and I'm really understanding that every day. It's about the acceptance of relinquishing control that makes it powerful… — SZA Acceptance Copy Share Image
I used to be offended when people would compare me to Erykah Badu. Because I'm black, thick, and have large lips? There's… — SZA Lips Copy Share Image
There's something different about growing up black and Muslim, especially in New Jersey. It's like when I left the mosque and I… — SZA Cool Copy Share Image
I don't listen to my own music, so to me, it's awesome that people really like it. I was afraid that it… — SZA Anything Copy Share Image
Wearing a hijab never made me feel any more conservative - it made me feel safe. Then, after 9/11, I became the… — SZA Black girl Copy Share Image
Don't get discouraged with your skin when it doesn't do what you want it to do... Give it some time. That's the… — SZA Discouraged Copy Share Image
I was born in St. Louis, but I'm from Maplewood, New Jersey. Maplewood is completely different than the rest of New Jersey.… — SZA Born Copy Share Image
In the real world, I kind of, like, thrived a little bit. The things that were awkward about me at school, like… — SZA Mind Copy Share Image
I love cuffing season. It's a very inspiring season for those who want to be inspired. — SZA I love Copy Share Image
I always used to be like, 'I don't need to meditate.' And it's not true. — SZA Always Copy Share Image
I want people to get out of that nasty habit of needing a label. Every genre for each song is different. — SZA Different Copy Share Image
I learned everything the hard way - like, literally, everything. I know that God does that to people that he has lessons… — SZA Everything Copy Share Image
I think we all do: I think we wonder if we're supposed to be here, if we're doing the right thing, if… — SZA Doing the right thing Copy Share Image
I've always wanted an office job so I can tell someone, "I'm going to take a long lunch," or "I'm out of… — SZA I can Copy Share Image
I love food, so having a lot of food allergies now and just having a really sensitive body, it forces me to… — SZA Body Copy Share Image
How many thick black women are there singing whatever I'm singing, surrounded by rappers, but also from the suburbs? I can't really… — SZA Black Copy Share Image
I love the comparison with Aaliyah and Timbaland, because Aaliyah is a legend, and there is a large cinematic feel to Timbaland's… — SZA Comparison Copy Share Image
My parents are really conservative. My dad is Muslim, and my mom is the most conservative woman you've ever met. They're very… — SZA Aristocratic Copy Share Image
When I just decided to be myself, that's when you get questions like, 'How do you feel about feminism?' And I have… — SZA Feel Copy Share Image
The album that defined my childhood was probably Ella Fitzgerald's 'Greatest Hits,' whereas my half-sister, who didn't have the same conservative upbringing,… — SZA Cash money Copy Share Image
