 In July 2013, she signed with the hip hop record label Top Dawg Entertainment, through which she released "Z", her third EP and first retail release, in April 2014.In March 2020, it was declared by "Billboard" that SZA had signed with WME for representation in all areas.SZA's debut studio album, "Ctrl", was released on June 9, 2017, to universal acclaim from music critics.