SZA's "Ctrl" is a Modern Classic, Here’s Why
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- čas přidán 6. 08. 2024
- Although only released several years ago, SZA's debut is unquestionably one of the most memorable albums of the last decade. In this video, we explore the beauty and brilliance of Ctrl. We highlight the process behind its formation, from the innovative production to its unadulterated songwriting. Most importantly, it will be truly obvious why Ctrl is already heralded as a modern classic.
0:00 - Intro
1:40 - The Sound of "Ctrl"
5:01 - Songwriting
7:44 - Themes and Subject Matter
9:57 - SZA the Non-conformist
11:37 - Conclusion - Zábava
Little did SZA know that this album would go down in history... no skips or filler on this project.
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Broken clocks is my favorite song of all time. Crazy it’s only 5 years old
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?
@@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.
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!
Exactly. Can’t wait to see what her new album has in store!
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.
For real!
fur real
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.
I will put Miguel on my list for future essays! Thanks for the idea.
@@musermusings Ok cool and you're welcome he is one of my favorite artists and very underrated.
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.
Making music is a scary process. It should feel daring. It should feel vulnerable. That’s what makes it special!
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
@@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 💯
She saved my life and my artistry, I can’t say how much I adore her
That’s powerful! What songs had the biggest impact on you?
best ad ive ever got omg
Thanks!
The replay value of this album!!!
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I'm so excited to hear what her sophomore album will sound like and whether it will be just as great or better.
Same here!
Ctrl is her sophomore album… Z was her first album
@@ryanrivera5189 Z was a EP not an album!!!
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@@musermusings it's amazing!!
initially my fav songs were the singles but i grew to adore:
NORMAL GIRL
PRETTY LITTLE BIRDS
Love those songs too!
This alum was amazing and since is! It's interesting to hear the background story of how it was created. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, hearing the back story makes you appreciate the music so much more.
She’s one of my fav writers and singers! ALSO LOVE THIS VIDEO
Thanks! Love your channel too. Glad to know you found yourself enjoying my videos. 🙌🏽
SZA is the GOAT
It may be too soon to claim that she’s the GOAT right now but in due time we will see!
@@musermusings Yes we shall 🙏
@@musermusings she’s definitely the goat, her album is still charting on billboard💪
You know it!
I love Normal Girl!
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
Thanks for the suggestion… I will keep this in mind. 🫡
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.
Yes, SZA made it cool to be messy, unhinged and a contradiction. How did you like SOS?
Sza you are the best and you are so beautiful sweet and precious star goddess you are a beautiful African lotus
Beautiful African Lotus, wow that’s something else.
it was a hit album, it didn't need hit singles
Exactly! The irony is it had so many hits. What song was your favourite?
@@musermusings Go Gina and Wavy
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.
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.
Anti is also a modern Classic as well
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.
She’s really dope
One of a kind
🙂
☺️
Pov you miss clicked
Huh?
@@musermusings it was a add for me
I got this video as an ad too but I enjoyed it regardless
I made normal girl
What do you mean?
@@musermusings I produced the beat
@@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?
Who carter lang then?
Cap
Writers shouldn’t exist
Elaborate pls?
It ain’t a classic
Elaborate and what albums do you consider "classics"?
@@musermusings I’m not gonna list because I’m not investing that much time into a CZcams comment but imo I don’t think this album is good enough to be a classic or is that influential.
You're the only one that doesn't think it's a classic 👎🏼
Def a classic, zero skips and production is on point front to back
@@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