As SZA and Kendrick Lamar prepare for their upcoming Grand National Tour, the singer has opened up about working on a joint album with her fellow artists. The highly anticipated tour, set to kick off in April, will bring their musical synergy to fans.
SZA recently appeared on Sherri, where she shared her thoughts on the potential for a collaborative project with Lamar. When asked about the possibility, she was rather excited: “I would love that. I think that would be amazing. He’s such a genius.” She praised Lamar’s creative brilliance, adding, “Part of his genius is how elusive and mysterious he is, and I love that. Honestly, I don’t know what’s happening with him any more than you do.”
The pair have already worked together over the years. During the interview, SZA also gave insight into their collaborative process for their recent tracks, “Gloria” and “Luther,” created for the tour. Reflecting on the production of “Luther,” she said, “When I heard it, I knew those were the vocals we were going with, period. The same went for ‘Gloria’—I just loved it immediately.”
SZA spoke candidly about how working with Lamar has shaped her creative journey, referring to him as a guiding force during her growth as an artist. “He’s been a huge part of my learning and evolving phase. I’m trusting his expertise and stepping into moments that feel daunting. He has this incredible ability to stay grounded while saying yes to big opportunities, and I’m trying to learn that from him. He’s like a sensei to me.”
The Grand National Tour is scheduled to begin on April 19 in Minneapolis and will conclude on June 18 in Washington. With such a strong creative bond and a history of standout collaborations, fans wonder if a full-length project between the two artists could be on the horizon.
