WHEN I MAKE a good song, literally it’s better than sex,” SZA says as she peels off her fake eyelashes. The Grammy-winning musician lives in Los Angeles, but tonight she’s in New York, curled up in her hotel room at the Soho Grand between dates on her arena tour. A manicurist soaks off her nail extensions with acetone. SZA apologizes as she pulls her other hand away, reaching for the lighter next to her. “I’m scared I’m going to light my nails on fire because of the acetone,” she says.

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Persons: ” SZA, SZA, “ I’m Organizations: Soho Locations: Los Angeles, New York