SZA.
(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Webby Awards)SZA revealed that she is about to embark on a 10-day vow of silence in India as her debut film One of those days has been released.
The singer-songwriter (real name Solána Imani Rowe) shared her excitement about the release of the film before the vow of silence begins via Instagram post on Friday, January 17.
“Man, listen. I’m in India and they are going to take my phone in 7 hours for a 10 day vow of silence😭 but I COULDN’T MISS RELEASE DAY!!” SZA, 35, writes. “I swear to God, it was the most unique experience of my entire life!”
Referring to her producer Issa Rae and costar Keke PalmerSZA added, “When I signed up for this movie, I literally didn’t think about anything other than ‘damn, I love Issa and Keke, what an honor.’ I didn’t think about how I was actively on tour and wouldn’t be able to rehearse or prepare, I didn’t think about how I had the luxury of finishing or the factor that I actually had to be on camera at all times 😂😭 (like a ghost, stupid.) That sounds insane , but that’s how much I love respect and admire these women!! NO THOUGHTS JUST YES.’
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SZA went on to praise the rest of the team involved and highlighted how they put in so much hard work to achieve the final product.
“@tiffanyblackness you are the best acting coach I could ever ask for! We literally met on set 😂you whipped me into shape in real time .. ur a 🐐!!Coming out of my shell, facing myself and the world for this movie was a transformative experience,” SZA continued.
“Every step of the way I’m shedding more skin and gaining more respect for the process. @keke you are a blessing. daily. Thank you for taking the time to get to know me and see me beyond preconceptions. You’ve held me back in ways I’ll never be able to post (let’s just say if it’s gonna go down, it will 🤭😭). You are a girl for girls and not for play. @issarae and @lawrencelamont thank you for seeing something in me every moment!!”
The Singer of “Kill Bill”. continued to joke, “Everyone is crazy for casting someone with no acting experience in the role 😂but damn !!! I CAN NEVER THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR YOUR PATIENCE, TRUST AND UNDERSTANDING. I want you both to know that this has changed my life.
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In the comments section, many of the film’s cast returned the praise.
“Girl this is literally something we will never forget!!! You are a staple, I love you!” wrote Palmer, 31 while Tiffany Black commented, “I love you baby. You killed him. YOU ARE AN ACTRESS!!!!! Let’s make another movie 💪🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾”
