
Maroon 5’s New Collaborator, SZA, is a Jersey Girl
If you've become a fan of Maroon 5's newest single 'What Lovers Do', you've heard singer SZA joining Adam Levine on vocals. Did you know she grew up in New Jersey?
Here are 5 things to know about SZA:
- 1
SZA is a nickname.
Her born name is Solána Imani Rowe.
- 2
She's from Maplewood.
SZA was born in St. Louis, Missouri, but grew up in Maplewood.
- 3
She's a victim of bullying.
SZA, a practicing Muslim, was bullied so bad in middle school (following the 9/11 attack) she stopped wearing her hijab.
- 4
She has a song named 'Drew Barrymore'.
'Drew Barrymore' was the lead single from SZA first major-label album release, Ctrl.
- 5
She's already been nominated for a VMA.
SZA was a Best New Artist nominee at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards.
Listen to 'What Lover Do' by Maroon 5 feat. SZA
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