SZA

SZA is an American singer-songwriter from Maplewood, New Jersey. She began releasing music independently in the early 2010s and gained wider attention with her 2014 EP Z. Her 2017 debut album Ctrl established her as a leading voice in contemporary R&B, blending introspective songwriting with hip-hop and neo-soul production. The 2022 follow-up SOS became her first number-one album on the Billboard 200 and produced multiple chart-topping singles. SZA has collaborated with Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, and Doja Cat, and has received multiple Grammy Awards. She is known for her distinctive vocal style and emotionally candid lyrics.