Lizzo and SZA came close to launching a rock band, and it was the spark behind Lizzo’s hit song “F2F.”
During a Valentine’s Day Twitch stream, Lizzo, 36, opened up about her long-running friendship with SZA, 35, and shared a fun throwback to when the two were nearly part of a bold, cheeky project. The duo had been pals since 2014 and often hung out, making music together in the studio while indulging in pasta and drinks. But one particular night, their creative energy took a wild turn.
“We were planning to start a rock band called Pussy Lasers,” Lizzo revealed. “We even had a third amazing artist with us, though I’m not sure if she wants her name out there, so I’ll keep that to myself.”
Lizzo went on to explain that the band’s vibe was influenced by ‘90s grunge rock, and the idea even led to the creation of “F2F.”
“I was like, ‘This is fire!’ So, I pulled up the Pussy Lasers track in the studio. And let me tell you, I watched her freestyle the whole damn song,” Lizzo said, laughing.
The song went through some tweaks, with one verse eventually being left out, but it still retained the signature harmonized vocals that give “F2F” its catchy, whistling effect.
Lizzo couldn’t contain her excitement when she heard the final version of “F2F” months later, which would later appear on SZA’s 2022 album SOS. “I thought about that song all the time,” Lizzo said. “Then one day, out of nowhere, she sent me the finished version, and I was like, ‘This is why you’re the GOAT.’”
Lizzo added, “SZA’s ability to articulate the most insane, relatable feelings with such beautiful delivery — it’s unreal.”
Lizzo also teased her fans about new music in a recent post, sparking rumors of another potential collaboration with SZA.
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