Doechii & SZA surprised fans with their end of year release ‘girl, get up.’

Ending the year with a moment no one saw coming, Doechii and SZA joined forces on ‘girl, get up.’, delivering a surprise release that instantly rippled across the culture. The TDE link-up arrived without warning, but was met with immediate excitement from fans who have been waiting to hear the two powerhouses reconnect.

Both artists step into the record at pivotal points in their careers. Doechii continues an extraordinary run that has seen her evolve into one of the most compelling voices of her generation, while SZA enters this chapter fresh from wrapping up a monumental world tour alongside Kendrick Lamar. With demand at an all-time high for both, the collaboration feels perfectly timed.

Having only previously crossed paths musically on ‘Persuasive’ back in 2022, expectations were naturally sky-high. ‘girl, get up.’ doesn’t disappoint. The track lands as a confident, sultry anthem that balances vulnerability with sharp conviction, allowing both artists to shine without competing for space.

At its core, the record also carries a message. Doechii uses her verse to directly confront online narratives that attempt to undermine her rise, making it clear that her success hasn’t come from luck or shortcuts, but from relentless work, discipline and belief. It’s a powerful reminder of the realities faced by Black women at the top of the industry, and a refusal to let anyone rewrite her story.

As an opening statement for 2026, ‘girl, get up.’ feels deliberate and defiant. It reinforces the star power Doechii and SZA command individually, while proving that together, they can create moments that resonate far beyond the music itself.