How SZA Wrote “Supermodel” | The Process | GQ

On this episode of “The Process,” Nü-soul singer SZA breaks down her process behind “Supermodel,” her favorite song off her debut album “Ctrl.” She’s currently nominated for five Grammys: Best New Artist, Best Urban Contemporary Album for “Ctrl,” Best Performance for “The Weekend,” Best Song for “Supermodel,” and Best Rap/Sung Performance for “Love Galore” featuring Travis Scott. SZA explains the process of writing the song lyrics, how she names her songs, how she created the beat with Pharrell and Stix, and how she performs the song differently live.
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How SZA Wrote “Supermodel” | The Process | GQ

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I need Frank Ocean ft SZA

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Wakw YES

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Yes!!! I've been saying the same thing.

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I don't think I could handle that too epic I'd go crazy lol

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I'm crying just thinking about it omg😩

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It’s on the way

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The calmness in her voice makes me happy for some reason.

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EXACTLY

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YEAH

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I want to wake up next to her in the morning.

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sza is just so pretty... i got lost omg

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Same

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ik she’s gorgeous

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for real omg

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not u with a Yui PFP 💀 saying SZA pretty

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She is beautiful

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SZA is amazing ❤️❤️ I love her!!

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Alain Bruno she really is ❤️

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Oh my god I’m done with you

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Bruh! He loooves R&B!

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This is weird but I'm attracted to her voice its so calm and chill

[@King-mc7wt]

ilynaiii right I wanted to comment the same thing but didn’t know how to say it

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If you like sza try getting into kali uchis she’s amazing

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It's asmr guys

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She sounds like rihanna

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She's like Mother Earth in human form 😍😍😍😍

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👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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Ciara Majesty Omg she really is just so majestic ❤️❤️

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I know right ?!👏🏽👏🏽😍

[@kreme7606]

that would be Solange.

[@andromeda3163]

Erykah badu?

[@She2Nice]

Does anyone else get emotional listening to her music 😭

[@starberrysweetee1495]

This song makes me cry

[@bravobrenda66]

I started to cry when they began playing the chords.

[@ghostingwo]

she has beautiful lyrics no one else can tell as well as her and sings them beautifully

[@navaeh5354]

I get pissed like why tf am I not your supermodel 😭

[@ghostingwo]

@@navaeh5354 MOOD

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She's so prettyyyy. Waiting on Jorja smith FT SZA n Kali uchis

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SZA and jorja future superstars

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MY THREE GIRL CRUSHES ❤️ they’re fabbb

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That would be dope AF

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Omg yes😍

[@MyHonest123]

Yes OMG

[@thepastapixie]

SZA has a beautiful speaking voice so drowsy and sweet

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My black Disney princess 😍😍 Princess Solana 😍😍

[@incredibledn]

why not just Disney princess?

[@noneofyourbusiness4698]

David L. Nguyen 🙉

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GnarlyCitrine684! I mean why you coming at skin color they all have diff rents cultures and race not like basic caucasians like Asian,native American, etc but I do get what you mean

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THE TK SHOW omg I’m here for it princess solona

[@AjieA]

righT!!

Crazy how far she's come in 2-3 years. Back in 2015, I saw her at a tiny venue in Michigan and got to hang out with her and all the opening acts after the show in the parking lot behind the venue-- like it was no big deal. She was super chill. Laughed at my joke, smoked my blunt, and kissed me on the cheek when she left.

Every word is 100% true. SZA @ the Loft in Lansing, Sept. 2015

[@xlS4uDlx]

Confidence is key

[@vincesims2404]

I’ll believe it

[@serene4961]

Jeffery James omg wtf fr i was such a fan of hers back then but i live in nz

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LIESSSSSSSSS LMAO

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*Why is she just amazing*

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LEMME Smash i

[@Gigi502.]

I'm just so in love with her it's ridiculous!!! 💛😩

[@connieb.4071]

she's glossy, makes you wanna make out with her

[@Heart_you848]

She’s a Scorpio 😍😍😍

[@DeeJoyce]

Mwaks Her birthday is November 9th I believe. So that makes her a Scorpio.

[@kerriisms]

I honestly loveeee this song and this album!

[@connieb.4071]

I have a song called Silver Fox coming out next month that reminds me so much of this song

[@sarahclose]

an angel

[@piperboys3867]

Cause Is fact

[@nyreereed2798]

I want a record player just to hear this song on vinyl, you’re that classy to me Sza

[@marisacarrasco3775]

Dude sameee

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Nyree Reed I have one and the vinyl

[@nyreerenee6503]

Nyree Reed we got the same name lol

[@boredwithdeja1331]

Bruh it’s legit she was the first record I brought

[@uuo3546]

I think that's such a beautiful compliment

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she’s so GORGEOUSSSSSSS

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KL0UTNEY yes she is

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Black women is beautiful she is beautiful

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Kazama Taurus thank you

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Ashley Paige you are very welcome

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Kazama Taurus FACTS

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SIESIE CHAMPION that right😁

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Preach!👏

[@firstname-rl5pw]

jesus christ how can a human being be this beautiful

[@Logansworld92]

She solidified her artistry when she said “I just responded to the information”. Anyone who hears music as information is a true artist in my eyes

[@fyeotrill]

Sza so fine fam!!

[@Gigi502.]

FyEo tRILL!! ON ME

[@road_king_dude]

Too bad she already my girlfriends bro

[@Gigi502.]

Road Glider too bad we're married

[@road_king_dude]

Gia-Marie, too bad thay marriage isn't legally recognized in almost 40 states.

[@Misssteelcity412]

Yes she is!

[@alanilagoa8407]

I could listen to her talk all day long omg I’m obsessed 😭😍

[@jackieo.8719]

my heart in human form, my babyyyyy😍

[@Ashjak87]

“And we also made chicken..... & that was nice “ so random so me she is so my bestie in my head lol

[@giovanntyiz]

Ashjak87 onG like I know her personally in my mind 😂😩

[@Betega]

man sza one of those girls you look and the only thing you can think of is DAYUM

[@jasmineherrera2468]

They need a documentary on her.

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Jasmine Herrera they need a documentary on me😃

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Kaelam Gnuoy no

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@@antoniasalinasgilberto7727 LMAOO

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@@antoniasalinasgilberto7727 😂

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@@kaelamgnuoy6471 uh

[@ramonalisa4187]

Sza is a genius. I definitely look up to her as a songwriter

[@Mila-Nova]

I hope she wins a grammy she deserves it❤

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and she did this year! so proud of her

[@Onialove_]

This comment aged well

[@JSinfiniti]

Her lips probably taste like magic.

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sisanda ndlovu LMAOOO right

[@alfarrouq9756]

Wow she is so beautiful 😍

[@connieb.4071]

I've had three people this week say her and I look alike

[@Zainab-cy5op]

Connie B. You do kinda look like her

[@xTrillShitx]

She can do no wrong and she is not scared to be judged..she brings hope for the music industry

[@ravensall22]

Stix is also Chance's drummer. Which is kinda lit

[@Moeman626]

Is it the same Stix Travis refers to in Pray 4 Love? "But I'm just tryna save the throne pray for bones pray for stix"

[@thigsproductions]

Child's play

[@ravensall22]

Nah I believe that's one of the Weeknd's friends

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Watching this interview in 2023❤️

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she so beautiful inside and out her soul speaks to me 💓✨

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the growth is crazy, she really a superstar🔥

[@suchastrangegirl36]

I like how she’s absolutely GORGEOUS but still has insecurities and feels vulnerable sometimes about her appearance. It makes me like her even more to know that she’s human too.

[@quetta1182]

She gorgeous but is it just me that I see 70s Chaka Khan when I look at her?

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quetta1182 it’s the hair

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quetta1182 yooooo

[@TheRealArrendondo]

The voice too.....they speak similarly

[@TheRealArrendondo]

Like hyper and chill at the same time

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She looks like what Rick James think Rick James look like

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Love herrrr😍😍

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Rachel Bada I swear she is the best! ❤️

[@konjojara]

She is such a beautiful breathe of air, she’s just so naturally beautiful 💕💕

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Moonvvixxen *breath

[@ScarlettJ1221]

Sza finally getting the recognition she deserves

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ScarlettP fool I’m getting the recognition I deserve!!

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300K first week‼️❤

[@Ivan-kx9ym]

SZA is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lindawellons9914]

what’s she wearing on her eyelids??? so pretty omg i was distracted the entire time. she’s gorgeous

[@cami11050]

Gorgeous AND smart! Huge girl crush 😍

[@milkyshcake7777]

probably some kind of eyeshadow glitter

[@cay_ennem9552]

She’s literally the prettiest ever

[@blackshadexl]

She so beautiful 😭😍😍😍

[@talkandeattv]

i am very reactive to my environment as well, I FELT THAT and when she said comfort is confidence !!!!!!!!!!!

[@jasonbarajas6247]

Supermodel is such an amazing song, that whole album should be put in a time capsule for future generations to hear what raw human talent and creativity is

[@user-po6my3ly5e]

She needs to do a podcast. Her speaking voice is so calm and soothing lol

[@_.https.antwon7286]

Yessssssssss I will listen everyday lol💯💯💯💯

[@brtitneymissick6610]

She's so beautiful and she seems so humble.

[@jess-ly3ui]

i could listen to her talk for ever

[@iamedwinrivera]

I'm thankful God gave us Sza.

[@c.alexander7775]

Gahhhhhh this woman is so captivating!!!!

[@Daonlygirlintheworl1]

looove her, her voice is so soft and she's so beautiful ugh a dream🦋😻

[@dunnowy123]

Her voice is so amazing. I mean that when she's speaking, it's just impossible not to listen to her.

[@pencilwisdom6161]

It's not only her singing voice that's beautiful, but also her speaking voice 😍🎙️

[@marinasunshine4517]

I love her raspy voice omg.

[@saramar7am]

i could just listen to her talk for hours

[@ashleymoses9359]

My fave singer

[@JC-ku5vb]

She just glows ⭐️

[@princ3sskt]

she is soooooo pretty

[@mrmomokar]

Why she touched up her nose 🤦🏾‍♂️ She was completely fine like this 😔

[@deannagreen2006]

Sza I like your R&B music divaaaa 5/7/24 .

[@Bobdatnigga]

Gorgeous Blackl Queen

[@XxQueenChristinaxX]

Blackl.

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😂

[@vlogswithderek]

“How can I name a song until its over” she’s so smart😭

[@Maya-ez6gm]

sza has such a soothing voice🥺✨💖

[@biancav98]

she is so beautiful

[@stoneycarter6429]

Sza is so gorgeous my god

[@Mellyburr]

never seen a such a beautiful woman, if i saw her in real life i wouldn’t stop staring stg

[@carly2324]

she’s so beautiful 😍😍

[@jonathancantero4029]

I’m so excited to watch Sza on the Grammies this weekend 😍😭

[@beaumuna]

Jonathan Cantero the what?😂😂

[@AmirahDejiabiola]

Jonathan Cantero I feel bad for this guy now 😂😂😂

[@Linear186]

She’s literally mesmerising😍.

[@suckerpunch948]

She is completely adorable! 🤗❤️

[@daisyamber123]

This song is a song that I'll definitely carry with me for the rest of my life, but after watching this video and learning the behind the scenes to everything.., it makes it even more meaningful than it already was. Wow.

[@amourlashai]

I love the fact that she names her songs after what it means to her and not the hook. Very interesting and says a lot.

[@Barbara-lw9lx]

Her energy is everything 🦋💖

[@sonyps4gangstaboy656]

She is one hot mama

[@finrosarian1235]

She IS beauty

[@italopena7187]

Love sza❤❤❤❤

[@bhumehldiaries]

If melted chocolate came in a voice it would be SZA's speaking voice. Its calm & soothing to the ear, she got me feeling some type of way...

[@gaylebranch487]

This song is everything to me I literally felt her vibes through this track, the intro is fire 🔥 the drums is amazing and perfect timing. The video just brings it all together. It’s amazing how one could feel something could be mediocre and it ends up being so much more than one may think. When you have talent put it ALL out there and be bold regardless if it’s not your norm ✊🏾💯💜💃🏽

[@StyleNina]

This song starting off the album is everything. I love this song. Literally like a girl just talking in her head, but out loud. LOVE THIS, fave song on the album, hands down. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@876NERDGEEK]

I've been playing this song in my head the past 4-5 days

[@JoyLaFrance]

This is such a great interview. I love her so much.

[@kung-fukennyfamily]

Her voice is perfect no need to *Sza* lovely black Queen😍

[@777RY]

Pitch correction will be a part of any production.

[@cogibuns]

Kung-Fu Kenny Family boy are you in 2014 still, everyone knows SZA now

[@paigestefani7093]

sza the baddest

[@beccabekks]

i love her sooooooo much 🦋

[@line5815]

"we also made chicken.." that was so random but so cute

[@AreYouFNQRAZII]

She got ADHD😂

[@lesoaze12]

I am completely entranced by her she is so beautiful and her and her creativity is inspiring

[@heyitsbecca11]

her hair guyyyyssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@k.j3173]

my girl!!!! i freaking love her

[@ainedrahudson]

I could literally watch her talk for hours.

[@nozgoz]

I love her so much 😭😭

[@kayyrachelle9]

This is so beautifully explained . 🥺💙

[@abi6592]

I love this song as the first track on the album and it starting with “writing a letter” just feels like a very cool way to intro a project especially with the album feeling so cohesive

[@cinthiamendoza9575]

You can see the spark in her eyes when she talks about her music. You can hear it in the whole album that she poured her heart out and picked everything carefull, that’s why I love her

[@pink221]

Her voice makes me feel so relaxed :)

[@Justice4ver4BreonnaTaylor]

Supermodel is everything!

[@georgerumbo5927]

Sza is honestly life 🙌🏾💁🏾😘

[@mel0724]

She's so pretty

[@groovy_kid3958]

Here me out steve lacy playing guitar + sza vocals

[@anakinnotvader]

We need that ASAP

[@emeraldcollier178]

her eye shadow is always so beautiful; its like magic

[@itsgbi]

i love her voice & the way she carries herself. Reminds me of myself