SZA Kicks Off Countdown to New Album: “The Clock Starts Now”

SZA celebrated the two-year anniversary of her groundbreaking album *SOS* by sharing an exciting update on the highly anticipated deluxe edition of the 2022 project. In a video posted to Instagram on Monday (December 9), the singer is seen squatting in the woods while a track featuring a sample of The Isley Brothers’ “Voyage To Atlantis” plays in the background. The clip concludes with the title *Lana* appearing above the words *SOS Deluxe*, accompanied by the caption: “Clock starts now. Happy anniversary.”

The distinction between *Lana* and *SOS Deluxe* has been a point of confusion for fans and SZA alike. Back in March, she clarified that the two were separate projects, explaining that while *Lana* was still in progress, the deluxe edition of *SOS*—featuring leaks and outtakes—was set to drop “ASAP.” However, the promised release was delayed, and the latest teaser hints that the projects may now be merged into one.

In a recent conversation with streamer Kai Cenat, SZA referred to *Lana* as “a whole new project” that audiences have yet to experience, adding that it would be released before the end of the year. While a firm release date has not yet been announced, the teaser has only heightened anticipation among her fans.