SZA's "SOS" is a reminder that, no matter what, vulnerability will always get through in music. Kanye's influence runs so deep with today's producers-the fact that, even if you don't hear his name, you hear his sound. YG has West Coast rap sounding like it's summer, no matter the time of year. Playboi Carti raps like he's from the future and somehow we're all catching up.

Isn't it wild how music transcends time and space like that? SZA's raw emotion, Kanye's invisible fingerprints, YG's eternal summer vibes, and Carti's futuristic flow—it's like an endless sound journey.