SZA revealed she is about to embark on a 10-day vow of silence in India as her debut movie One of Them Days is released.
The singer-songwriter (real name Solána Imani Rowe) shared her excitement about the film’s release before the vow of silence kicked off via an Instagram post on Friday, January 17.
“Man listen. I’m in India and they ‘bout to take my phone in 7 hours for a 10 day vow of silence😭 , but I COULD NOT MISS RELEASE DAY !!” SZA, 35, wrote. “I swear to God this was the most unique experience of my entire life!”
Referencing her producer Issa Rae and costar Keke Palmer, SZA added, “When I signed on for this movie I literally didn’t think a single thing through other than ‘gaddamn I love Issa and Keke what an honor.’ I didn’t think of how I was actively on tour and wouldn’t get to rehearse or prepare, I didn’t think how I had a deluxe to finish or factor in that I actually had to be on camera at any point 😂😭 (like duh, dummy.) That sounds insane but that’s how much I love respect and admire these women !! NO THOUGHTS JUST YES.”
SZA went on to praise the rest of team involved, and emphasized how they put in so much hard work to achieve the finished product.
“@tiffanyblackness you’re 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 has been a transformative experience,” SZA continued.
“Every step of the way I shed more skin and gain more respect for the process . @keke you are a blessing . everyday. Thank you for taking time to get to know me and see me beyond preconceived notions . You held me down in ways I’ll never be able to post (let’s just say if it gotta go down, it will 🤭😭). Ur a girls girl and not for play . @issarae and @lawrencelamont thank you for seeing something in me at any point !!”
The “Kill Bill” singer went on to joke, “Yall are insane for picking someone w NO acting experience to co star 😂but dammit !!! I CAN NEVER THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR YOUR PATIENCE TRUST AND UNDERSTANDING. I need you both to know, this changed my life.”
In the comments section, many of those involved in the film, returned the praise.
“Girl this is literally something we will never forget!!! You are a core memory, I love you!” wrote Palmer, 31 while Tiffany Black commented, “I love you, baby. You killed it. YOU ARE AN ACTRESS!!!!! Let’s make another movie 💪🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾”