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SZA is named Hitmaker of the Year 2023
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Owner of big hits in the music industry, such as “Kill Bill”, “Snooze”, “Good Days” and “Open Arms”, SZA is named Hitmaker of the Year. Variety's seventh annual Hitmaker Celebration honored several names, including Olivia Rodrigo, Metro Boomin and Boygenius.
The event honors members of the music industry, such as producers, writers, editors, managers and executives who contributed to the 25 most played songs of the year, according to Billboard and Luminate numbers and charts.
“Hitmakers' goal has always been to honor the year's top artists and songs, and especially the people behind them.,” said Jem Aswad, music editor and executive at Variety. “SZA, her 'SOS' album and tour and her hits this year are not only a creative and commercial triumph, but a reach that extends far beyond the world of music. We are so proud to honor her as our Hitmaker of the Year and Honorees Olivia Rodrigo, Metro Boomin, and Maren Morris and more”.
SOS TOUR
With the same name as his second studio album, “SOS” was released on December 9, 2022, a continuation of its previous, “CTRL” (2017). The album became an extraordinary success that boosted the career of the American singer and songwriter.
Singles like “Good Days” and “I Hate U” reaching the top ten of Billboard Hot 100 from the United States, made the album attract the attention of critics and the most varied audiences, becoming widely acclaimed for bringing musical diversity, and of course, with SZA's addictive vocals.
The album was the singer's first to reach the top of the chart, remaining at the top for four weeks. Showing that she's not messing around, SZA's album made history by breaking the record for the biggest streaming week for an R&B album in the US.
The tour “SOS” began on February 21st of this year, and featured beautiful performances, vocals, costumes, and of course, a unique visual identity that further reinforced the feelings that the album wanted to convey to the public. Becoming a huge success, the tour raised US$34.5 million in just 18 shows.
Owner of the 2023 Hitmaker
Known by her stage name SZA, she was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in the United States on November 8, 1989. Singer and songwriter, the artist carries with her an inspiring baggage of success and many accolades, including a American Music AwardGrammy Award, Guild of Music Supervisors Award and two awards from Billboard Women in Music.
SZA owns songs that make a significant audience recognize themselves in her lyrics, in addition to the beats that move listeners. This all only contributed to the success of the singer who has been growing more and more and conquering her space. It is worth mentioning that she made a contribution to the soundtrack of the film “Black Panther”, “All the Stars,” alongside Kendrick Lamar.
Listen to the song “All The Stars”, soundtrack for the film “Black Panther”, with Kendrick Lamar and SZA (Video: reproduction/YouTube/Kendrick Lamar)
Check out the awards selected by the Variety editorial team:
• SZA – Hitmaker of the Year;
• Olivia Rodrigo – Storyteller of the Year;
• Boygenius – Group of the Year;
• Metro Boomin – Producer of the Year;
• Mark Ronson – Soundtrack of the Year;
• Billie Eilish and Finneas – Movie Song of the Year: “What Was I Made For”;
• Maren Morris – Change Agent of the Year;
• Republic Records – Record Label of the Year;
• President and CEO of the Grammy Museum, Michael Sticka – Leadership in Music Education and Advocacy Award presented by City National Bank.
“Sony Audio's 'For the Music' brand platform strives to support and enable creative excellence through our products and services. We are honored to collaborate with Variety on Hitmakers in celebrating musicians embodying the highest levels of musical creativity (and commercial success) in 2023, which includes current Sony Audio collaborators such as Olivia Rodrigo and SZA,” explained Director and Head of Brand and Business Development for Personal Entertainment at Sony Corporation of America, Jordy Freed.
The Variety Hitmakers event will be held on Saturday, December 2nd, by invitation only.
Featured photo: SZA speaking at the Grammys (Reproduction/MOViN 92.5/Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)
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SZA is named Hitmaker of the Year 2023