Doechii and SZA are contemporary American singers and songwriters known for blending elements of R&B, hip hop, and alternative pop. SZA, from New Jersey and raised in New Jersey and New York before relocating to New Jersey area, emerged in the early 2010s with critically acclaimed, emotionally candid songwriting and a neo-soul–inflected R&B sound that incorporates indie and hip hop influences; her work is noted for intimate lyrical perspectives, eclectic production, and expressive vocal delivery. Doechii, from Florida, gained prominence in the early 2020s with a genre-fluid approach that mixes rap, pop, and R&B, characterized by bold vocal performances, energetic rhythms, and theatrical presentation. Both artists are associated with contemporary movements in Black alternative R&B and pop that foreground personal narratives and boundary-crossing production.