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Kitchen (song)
"Kitchen" is a song by American singer-songwriter SZA. It was released on December 20, 2024, as the eleventh track from Lana (2024), the reissue of SZA's second studio album SOS (2022). The song samples "Voyage to Atlantis" (1977) by American music group the Isley Brothers. BackgroundTo celebrate the two-year anniversary of her second studio album SOS on December 9, 2024, SZA shared a trailer announcing the album title Lana and preparing for an imminent release.[1] The teaser features 46 seconds of a then-untitled "Kitchen", most commonly referred to as a "Voyage to Atlantis" sample.[2] Composition and lyricsOn "Kitchen", SZA borrows drums, electric guitar, bass, keyboard and synth foundation of a "sensual, floating and dreamy" sample from the 1977 song "Voyage to Atlantis" by the Isley Brothers while her own vocals "float in the air" over a loop of "lush Seventies guitar". Rob Sheffield described her voice as "processed into a sleek pureé".[3] The narrator presents a "bittersweet" tale about an abusive relationship and the subsequent impact of a breakup, including a seemingly inevitable reconciliation. SZA reminisces about moments of singing and dancing in the kitchen that ultimately lead to thoughts about forgiving the person.[4] Memories of dancing also include the usage of shrooms.[3] SZA announced that an updated mix of "Kitchen" will be uploaded to streaming services by January 6, 2025.[5] Critical receptionMackenzie Cummings-Grady of Billboard classed the song within the best half of the reissue at seventh place, saying that SZA "shines" lyrically as she finds herself spiraling in a "noxious loop with her man" that would turn into a "fever dream". Cummings-Grady noted the "unsettling sparkle" triggered by the production.[6] Tony M. Centeno at WHTZ included "Kitchen" as one of the four stand-out moments on the album,[7] as did Tyler Damara Kelly of The Line of Best Fit.[8] Credits
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