SZA (born 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Credited with significantly influencingcontemporary R&B, she rose to fame with her first two studio albums,Ctrl (2017) andSOS (2022). Both saw critical and commercial success.SOS topped charts in several countries and produced her first global number-one "Kill Bill", and both albums were ranked byRolling Stone as two ofthe 500 greatest of all time.Her accolades include fiveGrammy awards and aHal David Starlight Award from theSongwriters Hall of Fame. SZA's writing style has been described by critics as taking a vulnerable, reflective, and sincere tone, exploring themes like sexuality and self-worth. Her main genre categorization in the media is R&B, although she has rejected the label and prefers to be uncategorized.