Singer-songwriter and rapper Tkay Maidza has made a name for herself over the past decade by fusing multiple genres and performing onstage with electric energy. The Zimbabwean-born, Australian-rooted and LA-based artist is currently on tour in support of her November 2023 album “Sweet Justice,” her first full-length release in more than seven years. She describes the album as “retribution,” and it boasts features from Amber Mark, Duckwrth and Flume — plus some production credits from KAYTRANADA. Stopping on tour in Chicago on Feb. 16 at Lincoln Hall, Maidza sat down with Vocalo’s Nudia Hernandez to discuss all things tour, SZA covers and thoughts on the new album.

This interview was produced and edited by Nudia Hernandez. Keep up with Tkay Maidza on Instagram @tkaymaidza.