SZA (Solána Imani Rowe) Quotes

The album that defined my childhood was probably Ella Fitzgerald's 'Greatest Hits,' whereas my half-sister, who didn't have the same conservative upbringing, was listening to Cash Money and crunk.

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  • Listening
  • Childhood