6 Genres SZA's Ctrl Blends Into Neo-Soul and R&B

Hip-hop The album incorporates hip-hop rhythms and vocal deliveries, especially in tracks like “Drew Barrymore” and “The Weekend.”

Electronic Subtle electronic production elements, such as synth pads and digital beats, appear in songs like “Supermodel” and “Broken Clocks.”

Pop Catchy, melodic hooks and accessible song structures give tracks like “Love Galore” a pop sensibility.

Indie Lo-fi textures and unconventional arrangements, heard in “Garden (Say It Like Dat),” reflect indie influences.

Soul Classic soul vocal runs and warm instrumentation ground the album, connecting it to traditional R&B roots.

Hip-hop (again) The genre bending is deliberate—each influence is woven in without overpowering the core neo-soul and R&B foundation.