MUSIC
THE 10 BEST ALBUMS
1. CTRL, SZA
From relative obscurity, New Jersey artist SZA (pronounced like the cutting tool) rose to prominence with witty songs marked by gorgeously sparse R&B production and ironclad melodies; there’s a reason stars like collaborator Rihanna and labelmate Kendrick Lamar are fans. Her takes on hookup culture and the pursuit of an authentic life are vividly articulated too. As with all the best artists, her experience is so specific that it rises to the level of universality: she may be
