Inspired by several genres, singer-songwriter and producer Mars Baby crafts an eclectic mix of alternative sounds infused with hip-hop and R&B elements. For Soul September, he’s chosen a range of tracks that mirror his own diverse tastes, from Frank Ocean, Emawk, D’Angelo, Alicia Keys, Filah Lah Lah, Drake, Nanette, lordkez, Brandon, burningforestboy and more. “These are the tracks that inspire me, that have contributed to my growth and excited me as an artist,” Mars Baby (real name Jesse Meintjes) explains. “A lot of these are slow burners—intimate music that takes you somewhere. They show how vulnerable & stripped down soul music can be. And I’m happy to say that a lot of the people on this list are my friends and collaborators.” Hear something that moves you? Add it to your library.