SZA’s SOS Album Surpasses Adele’s 21 in Billboard Top 10 Record
SZA’s 2022 album SOS has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing Adele’s 2011 LP 21 as the album by a female artist to spend the most weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 albums chart. According to AllHipHop and reported by HotNewHipHop, SOS has secured its 85th top 10 week, cementing its place in music history.
The success of SOS is a testament to SZA’s enduring popularity, even as she continues to tour and promote new ventures. Currently, SZA is on her "Grand National" tour alongside former label partner Kendrick Lamar and West Coast producer Mustard. However, this hasn’t detracted from the attention her previous work has received. As HotNewHipHop reports, SOS topped the charts upon its release, securing a No. 1 spot 12 times thus far, including two weeks in January following the release of its LANA deluxe edition.
In terms of overall records in the Billboard 200’s top ten, the My Fair Lady soundtrack holds the crown with 173 weeks, starting in 1956. Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous is next up with 158 weeks. While SZA’s achievement is impressive, it’s clear that Adele’s 21 is a highly acclaimed album in its own right. As HotNewHipHop notes, Adele is a big SZA fan and vice versa, making this achievement an honor for both artists.
SZA’s success extends beyond her music. The St. Louis superstar has recently launched a cosmetics line, Not Beauty, kicking off with a new lip gloss. In an interview, SZA explained the inspiration behind her venture, stating, "This wasn’t about jumping into beauty. It was about creating what I needed – something that could last through a show, a date, a full conversation. Nothing I found gave me that and still kept my lips soft. I might not know a lot about everything, but I know lips. Not Beauty is simply what worked for me, and now I’m sharing it."
As reported by HotNewHipHop, SZA’s achievement is a significant milestone in her career, solidifying her position as a leading artist in the music industry. With her continued success and expanding brand, it’s clear that SZA is here to stay.
The record-breaking achievement of SOS is a testament to SZA’s hard work and dedication to her craft. As she continues to push boundaries and explore new ventures, fans and critics alike will be keeping a close eye on her future projects. For now, SZA can bask in the glory of her impressive achievement, surpassing a legendary artist like Adele.
According to industry insiders, SZA’s team is thrilled with the album’s performance and is already planning for her next move. With her cosmetics line taking off and her tour schedule filling up, SZA is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and dynamic artists in the industry today.
The numbers are undeniable: SOS has outperformed Adele’s 21, securing its place in music history. As reported by HotNewHipHop, citing Billboard and Luminate, SOS has achieved a remarkable feat, one that cements SZA’s status as a music icon.
