Ctrl - Sza (#472)
Update: 2025-09-02
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In this episode of Backwards Beats, Dan and Carl dive into CTRL by SZA, ranked #472 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. They explore SZA’s groundbreaking debut, her unique blend of R&B, hip hop, and neo-soul, and the bold themes of vulnerability, sexuality, and self-discovery that run through the record. Along the way, they discuss standout tracks, production details, and cultural impact, with plenty of humor, side tangents, and even a campaign to “buy Sesame Street.”
Music Referenced
- Travis Scott
- Kendrick Lamar
- Rihanna
- Beyonce
- Nicki Minaj
- Anderson Paak
- Billie Eilish
- Questlove
- Pharrell
- Frank Ocean
- Chance the Rapper
- Alessia Cara
- Drake
- Lil’ Kim
- Let's Get Dirty by Redman
- Wu-Tang Clan
- Jane Says by Jane's Addiction
- Drew Barrymore
- Who Knew by Pink
- Love on the Weekend by John Mayer
- Circles by Post Malone
- FutureSex/LoveSounds by Justin Timberlake
- Suit and Tie by Justin Timberlake
- Timbaland
- Random Access Memories by Daft Punk
- Get Lucky by Daft Punk
- Nile Rodgers
- SWV
- Erykah Badu
- Ariana Grande
- Shakira
- Celine Dion
- Domi and JD Beck
- Tower of Power
- Gary Clark Jr.
- The Black Keys
Join us next week when we cover Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane.
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