South African singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Nalu explores themes of womanhood, love, spirituality, sexuality, growth, and desire—ideal source material for all things R&B. For Soul September, she’s handpicked selections from some of her favorite sonic storytellers, including Jill Scott, D’Angelo, Musiq Soulchild, Malachi, Cleo Soul, Joda Kgosi, and more. “This music tells the artists’ stories so beautifully, creating a listening experience of healing, comfort, and freedom,” she tells Apple Music. “I feel inspired when I listen to these artists, moved by the sounds of rhythm and blues, from old-school classics to new-school bangers—these songs make me feel alive.”