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At the end of the “PSA” teaser video, a message written on morse code can be seen, which after being translated spells out “SOS,” something that was also tattooed on her wrist in the “Shirt” music video. In an interview with Billboard released on November 16, 2022, SZA confirmed the theories about the album’s title. Hiatt, Brian (January 29, 2023). "The Making of SZA's Chart-Topping SOS". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on January 29, 2023 . Retrieved January 30, 2023. Caulfield, Keith (December 19, 2022). "SZA Earns First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With 'SOS' ". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 19, 2022 . Retrieved December 19, 2022. Curto, Justin (December 5, 2022). "SZA Puts Fans on Alert, Announces New Album S.O.S". Vulture. Archived from the original on December 19, 2022 . Retrieved December 15, 2022.Hunter-Tilney, Ludovic (December 9, 2022). "SZA: SOS Review — Long-Awaited Second Album from R&B Perfectionist". Financial Times. Archived from the original on December 24, 2022 . Retrieved December 24, 2022.

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Cowen, Trace William (December 14, 2022). "SZA Announces Details for First Arena Tour: 'Time to Take This Sh*t on the Road' ". Complex. Archived from the original on February 10, 2023 . Retrieved February 21, 2023. SOS is SZA’s long-awaited sophomore studio album, released on December 9, 2022 through Top Dawg Entertainment and RCA Records. The album features Phoebe Bridgers, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Travis Scott and Don Toliver. Kelly, Chris (February 28, 2023). "SZA Takes a Deep Dive into Unknown Waters at Capital One Arena". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023 . Retrieved April 4, 2023. Krol, Charlotte (January 3, 2020). "SZA confirms new music for 2020 and a Sam Smith collaboration". NME. Archived from the original on December 28, 2022 . Retrieved December 28, 2022.

CRITIC REVIEWS

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After going live on StationHead on December 14, 2022, on the streaming party of the new album she confirmed a few songs that will have an appearance on the extended edition of the artist’s sophomore record — apart from other information related to the music videos and the project itself —; those being: “ Guard Down”, “ PSA”, “ Boy From South Detroit” featuring American singer Lizzo, “ Brace Yourself”, “ Asparagus”, “ Nightbird”, “ Joni” and “ My Ex/It’s Ok”.