Iza launches album Zaza on November 20
Iza confirmed the release of her third studio album, 'Zaza', for November 20, Black Consciousness Day, at 9 p.m. The album follows 'Afrodhit' (2023) and 'Dona de mim' (2018) and arrives in the year the singer turns ten years into her career.
The singer and songwriter Iza announced the release of her third studio album, titled “Zaza”, for the 21h of November 20, date on which it is celebrated the Day of Black Consciousness. The announcement was made via the artist’s social networks, which shared the project’s cover and the official date. The new work succeeds “Afrodhit”, released in 2023, and “Dona de mim”, from 2018, consolidating a discography marked by mixtures of Brazilian rhythms and influences of black music.
The choice of date is not random. The Black Consciousness Day, a holiday in hundreds of Brazilian cities, honors Zumbi dos Palmares and reinforces the fight for racial equality. For Iza, who has always brought guidelines of representativeness and empowerment in his lyrics and positions, launching “Zaza” on this date is a symbolic gesture of cultural affirmation. The artist has not yet detailed whether the album will bring special appearances or how many tracks it will have, but the expectation among fans is high.
A career of ten years
The release of “Zaza” takes place exactly when Iza completes a decade of musical trajectory. The singer’s career began in November 2016, with the single “Quem sabe sou eu”. Since then, the artist has established herself as one of the main names of Brazilian pop and R&B, accumulating hits, awards and a legion of admirers. The new album, therefore, arrives as a double celebration: the consolidation of a mature artistic phase and the milestone of ten years of road.
The first album, “Dona de mim” (2018), brought songs like “Pesadão” and “Ginga”, which became soap opera tracks and played exhaustively on the radio. “Afrodhit” (2023) showed a more experimental Iza, flirting with afrobeat, reggae and dancing rhythms. With “Zaza”, the expectation is that the artist will continue to explore this beachy and dancing sound, as indicated by the single “Chaos e sal” / “Tão bonito”, released in September 2025.
The climate of 'Zaza'
The double single “Chaos and Salt” / “So Beautiful” was the first sample of what is to come in “Zaza”. Released a year and two months before the album, the single pointed to a beach, reggae and afrobeat atmosphere. The track brought a light beat, with references to the sea and the coastal culture, something that should permeate the entire disc. Iza herself, in recent interviews, described the project as “a dive into my roots and my ancestry.”
The title “Zaza” also arouses curiosity. Although the singer has not publicly explained the meaning, fans speculate that it may be a reference to a childhood nickname or some deity of African-based religions. The artist’s advisory did not detail the concept of the album, but confirmed that the release will be made on all digital platforms on November 20, at 9 pm.
What to expect from the new album
Based on previous works, it is possible to expect from “Zaza” a mix of genres that range from R&B to pop, through reggae and afrobeat. Iza always brought in her songs lyrics that speak of love, self-esteem, resistance and celebration of blackness. The new album should follow that line, but with an even more sunny and dancing sound, as indicated by the 2025 single.
The production of the album was not detailed by the artist, but it is known that Iza usually works with a team of Brazilian and international producers. In “Afrodhit”, for example, she collaborated with names such as Ruxell and Pablo Obispo, who also signed hits from other artists. For Zaza, the expectation is that the singer will maintain this partnership, but the source did not confirm the names involved.
Impact and Expectation of Fans
As soon as the announcement was made, Iza's social media was taken over by messages of excitement. Fan clubs organized mutins so that the singer's name and album title would be among the most commented on Twitter. "Zaza" also generated memes and theories about the concept of the album, showing the strength of the artist's fan base.
Apart from the digital release, there is still no information about a publicity tour or special shows. Iza’s office said news will be released soon, but gave no details. In the meantime, fans can prepare for midnight on November 20, when “Zaza” will be available on all streaming platforms.
A milestone in Brazilian music
The release of “Zaza” reinforces Iza’s position as one of the most relevant artists of contemporary Brazilian music. With a solid career, important awards and a legion of fans, the Carioca singer continues to broaden her reach and influence new generations. The new album, which comes at a symbolic moment in its trajectory, promises to be another successful chapter.
For the readers of the Boca no Trombone Portal, the tip is to stay tuned to the digital platforms on November 20, starting at 9 pm, to check out first-hand the new work of Iza. And, of course, follow the full coverage of the launch here on the portal, with analyses, behind the scenes and everything that surrounds the awaited “Zaza”.
Read Also
CinePG will have films and debates on the Black Consciousness in November
Font
g1.globo.com
