"Babylon" is a standout track by American singer from her third EP, Z , released in March 2014. Originally a solo track, it was later re-released as a collaboration featuring her then-new Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) labelmate Kendrick Lamar . Production and Sound
SZA revealed that Kendrick Lamar surprised her by recording his verse on his own and sending it to her before the EP's release. Lyrical Themes and Interpretation SZA - Babylon
A blend of alternative R&B , trip-hop, and ambient sounds. "Babylon" is a standout track by American singer
The song was produced by , known for his work on Kendrick Lamar's "Money Trees". It is characterized by: Lyrical Themes and Interpretation A blend of alternative
The song explores raw, vulnerable themes of .
The lyrics question whether a partner's aggression stems from their own self-hatred (e.g., "Are you hating yourself? / Do you really hate me?").