How SZA Redefined R&B & Broke Records With 'SOS' | Black Sounds Beautiful

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Celebrate SZA’s meteoric rise — from her 2017 breakthrough, Ctrl, to her record-breaking 2022 album, SOS — in this episode of Black Sounds Beautiful. With five GRAMMY wins and 26 nominations, SZA has pushed the boundaries of R&B by weaving pop, rock and raw vulnerability into her music, while offering powerful depictions of the Black female experience. Learn how SZA is reshaping modern R&B and setting new standards in music and culture.

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