In this episode of Backwards Beats, Dan and Carl dive into CTRL by SZA, ranked #472 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. They explore SZA’s groundbreaking debut, her unique blend of R&B, hip hop, and neo-soul, and the bold themes of vulnerability, sexuality, and self-discovery that run through the record. Along the way, they discuss standout tracks, production details, and cultural impact, with plenty of humor, side tangents, and even a campaign to “buy Sesame Street.”
 
Music Referenced

Travis Scott
Kendrick Lamar
Rihanna
Beyonce
Nicki Minaj
Anderson Paak
Billie Eilish
Questlove
Pharrell
Frank Ocean
Chance the Rapper
Alessia Cara
Drake
Lil’ Kim
Let's Get Dirty by Redman
Wu-Tang Clan
Jane Says by Jane's Addiction
Drew Barrymore
Who Knew by Pink
Love on the Weekend by John Mayer
Circles by Post Malone
FutureSex/LoveSounds by Justin Timberlake
Suit and Tie by Justin Timberlake
Timbaland
Random Access Memories by Daft Punk
Get Lucky by Daft Punk
Nile Rodgers
SWV
Erykah Badu
Ariana Grande
Shakira
Celine Dion
Domi and JD Beck
Tower of Power
Gary Clark Jr.
The Black Keys

Join us next week when we cover Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane.

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