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SZA Covers 'Iris' with Unique Trap-Pop Twist on Instagram

3/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

SZA released a new cover on Instagram of Goo Goo Dolls' song 'Iris', the rock band, aligning with a viral TikTok trend of sharing nostalgic '90s photos.
Her trap-pop rendition diverges from the original.
SZA described the cover as a 'deep fried' edit.
This year, SZA won the Grammy for Record of the Year for her collaboration with Kendrick Lamar on 'Luther'.

History

Historical Context

The Goo Goo Dolls released "Iris" on April 1, 1998, as the lead single from their album *Dizzy Up the Girl*, which became a defining ballad of the late '90s. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart for 18 weeks and has inspired numerous covers, reflecting the enduring cultural impact of '90s music in contemporary trends.

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Story summary

SZA released a new cover on Instagram of Goo Goo Dolls' song 'Iris', the rock band, aligning with a viral TikTok trend of sharing nostalgic '90s photos.
Her trap-pop rendition diverges from the original.
SZA described the cover as a 'deep fried' edit.
This year, SZA won the Grammy for Record of the Year for her collaboration with Kendrick Lamar on 'Luther'.

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