Grammy-winning R&B artist SZA is set to perform alongside fellow Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar at Super Bowl 59 this Sunday.

SZA made her mark in the music industry with the launch of her debut album “CTRL” in 2017 and reached even greater heights with her acclaimed second album “SOS” in 2022. Currently, she stars in Sony Pictures’ film “One of Them Days,” featuring Keke Palmer, which debuted at No. 2 at the box office following its release on January 24.

Lamar and SZA have collaborated on music since 2014, recently dropping “30 for 30” from SZA’s “SOS Deluxe: Lana” in December. SZA also contributed to “Luther” and “Gloria” on Lamar’s latest album “GNX,” released in November. Their 2018 song “All the Stars” from “Black Panther: The Album” was nominated for both an Oscar and a Golden Globe for best original song, and it has since racked up almost 2 billion streams on Spotify. In December, the pair announced a joint performance at the “Grand National Tour” starting in April.

As per Stats.fm, an app tracking Spotify listening habits, I’ve dedicated over 5,300 minutes to SZA’s music (not counting my vinyl spins of “CTRL”).

If you’re exploring her music and don’t know where to start, trust me when I say these SZA tracks are must-listens before her Super Bowl halftime performance this Sunday.

‘All the Stars’ featuring Kendrick Lamar (2018)

“All the Stars” is the duo’s biggest commercial success, and for good reason. Featured on the 2018 “Black Panther” soundtrack, its atmospheric synths and infectious dance beats are complemented by SZA’s enchanting vocals and Lamar’s sharp verses. It received four nominations at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, including song of the year and record of the year.

‘Saturn’ (2024)

At the 2025 Grammys, SZA won awards for best R&B song and best R&B performance for “Saturn,” a dreamy track that takes listeners on an otherworldly adventure. The song addresses themes of nihilism and the desire for escape, questioning life’s injustices while pondering if a better world exists beyond Earth. Experiencing it live at Governor’s Ball NYC last year was nothing short of transformative — despite its subtle sound, her performance became profoundly immersive.

‘Normal Girl’ (2017)

I can’t help but feature my personal favorite — and the No. 2 most streamed song on Spotify — because everyone deserves to hear this unique breakup anthem. “CTRL” paints a vivid picture of my own youthful experiences and tackles the difficulties of navigating your 20s. In “Normal Girl,” SZA expresses a longing for an emotionally deep connection and wants to be recognized not only as strong but also softer. The song dives into deep introspection — questioning whether the inability to find the right partner indicates a deeper flaw within oneself. It echoes a memorable scene from HBO’s “Girls” in 2013, where Lena Dunham’s character confesses to Patrick Wilson, “Please don’t tell anyone this, but … I want to be happy. I want what everyone wants.”

‘Kill Bill’ (2023)

Ever felt so strongly towards an ex that revenge seems tempting? You’re in luck: SZA has a song for that. Her haunting ballad “Kill Bill” draws inspiration from Quentin Tarantino’s 2003 film of the same name, where Uma Thurman’s character seeks vengeance against an ex-lover. The music video features dramatic scenes of confrontation with SZA depicted holding her ex’s bleeding heart. In April 2023, SZA secured her first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Kill Bill,” bolstered by a remix featuring Doja Cat.

‘Good Days’ (2020)

“Good Days” opens with a serene, angelic melody and carries an optimistic message: “Good day in mind / Safe to take a step out.” Released in December 2020 (and later featured on “SOS” in 2022), this song offered a breath of fresh hope during challenging times. It also gained traction on TikTok, thanks to the catchy lyric “I don’t miss no ex / I don’t miss no text / I choose not to respond.”

’30 For 30′ featuring Kendrick Lamar (2024)

“30 for 30” is one of SZA and Lamar’s latest collaborations, included on SZA’s album “SOS Deluxe: LANA.” It marks a return to their roots — featuring a quicker tempo than “Doves in the Wind” (2017) yet maintaining a consistent, minimalist beat. Given its recent release, there’s a good chance we may hear it live at this Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show.