SZA's music does not combine elements from different genres.
Neo soul is a genre of popular music .. popular music. popular music. soul. Soul music. The term was coined by music industry entrepreneur Kedar Massenburg during the late 1990s to market and describe a style of music that emerged from soul and contemporary R&B .. R&B. Contemporary R&B. Kedar Massenburg. Kedar Massenburg. soul. Soul music. contemporary R&B. contemporary R&B. Heavily based in soul music , neo soul is distinguished by a less conventional sound than its contemporary R&B counterpart , with incorporated elements ranging from jazz , funk , and hip hop to pop , fusion , and African music .. R&B. Contemporary R&B. hip hop. Hip hop music. funk. funk. jazz. jazz. pop. Pop music. African music. African music. soul. Soul music. contemporary R&B. contemporary R&B. fusion. Jazz fusion. It has been noted by music writers for its traditional R&B influences , conscious-driven lyrics , and strong female presence .. R&B. Contemporary R&B. Neo soul developed during the 1980s and early 1990s , in the United States and United Kingdom , as a soul revival movement .. soul. Soul music. It earned mainstream success during the 1990s , with the commercial and critical breakthroughs of several artists , including D'Angelo , Erykah Badu , Lauryn Hill , and Maxwell .. D'Angelo. D'Angelo. Erykah Badu. Erykah Badu. Lauryn Hill. Lauryn Hill. Maxwell. Maxwell ( musician ). Their music was marketed as an alternative to the producer-driven , digitally approached R&B of the time .. R&B. Contemporary R&B. Since its initial mainstream popularity and impact on the sound of contemporary R&B , neo soul has been expanded and diversified musically through the works of both African-American and international artists .. R&B. Contemporary R&B. soul. Soul music. contemporary R&B. contemporary R&B. Its mainstream presence declined during the 2000s , although newer artists emerged through more independent means of marketing their music .. independent. independent music. According to music journalist Mark Anthony Neal , `` neo-soul and its various incarnations has helped to redefine the boundaries and contours of black pop . ''. pop. Pop music. soul. Soul music. Mark Anthony Neal. Mark Anthony Neal