One music genre birthing another is not a strange occurrence in music. It is a principle that applies to every area of life. A new concept is a derivative of previously existing ones.
Another thing that is common with every genre of music is that it is birthed by people who go beyond the rules. People who refuse to be held bound by rules. People who desire to create a sound of their own. And from creating the new sound end up creating a legacy for generations to come. This is true in both traditional and contemporary music. The point is music will continue to evolve. There will always be something new for our ears. In the meantime, here are two genres you should watch out for in the coming year.
Amapiano
Amapiano is a Zulu phrase that translates as The piano. The sound which emerged from South Africa in 2012 is not only taking the airwaves by storm but is on its way to dominating it. In 2020, Amapino began to increase in popularity and fan base across Africa. The sound has a unique blend of Jazz, Deep house and Lounge music. Although the origin of Amapiano is still largely debated, its similarities with Bacardi have made some people hold Pretoria as its place of origin. Trust me, some of your favourite songs this year are Amapiano. Here are a few Nigerian Amapino songs to enjoy the season. Trust Naija artists to always represent now.
Highway -DJ Kaywise ft Phyno
Southy Love -Peruzzi ft Fireboy DML
Squander -Falz
Yaba Buluku -DJ Tariko ft Burna Boy, Preck & Nelson Tivane
Hallelu -Masterkraft ft Bella Shmurda & Zlatan
Alté
The name of the genre already suggests non-conformity. However, Alte is not a new sound, it is a mix of R&B, Pop, and Afro-Fusion. To the fans of Alte, it goes beyond music, it is a culture. It is the Gen Z culture. It is breaking away to create something that truly defines you. Derived from the word Alternative, Alte is used to characterise sounds that exist as a subform and unique blend of the predominant sound. The point is there is no standard definition for Alte. Alte is what you call it. Alte is what you make it. Alte is a step away from whatever is considered the norm.
With this definition, we are tempted to say all genres started as Alte. But Alte is not merely the evolution of sound as it interacts with various cultures. Alte is a music genre and culture born of the desire of a generation who do not identify with the norm and rebel against it to create something that suits them.
Notable Nigerian artists of this genre are Tems, Odunsi the Engine, Lady Donli, Wavy The Creator, Black Beatz, and Cruel Santino. If you are looking to understand this sound more, here are a few Alte albums you should listen to.
Everything You Heard is True -Odunsi the engine
Suzie's Funeral -Santi
For the love of woman and country -Oma Mahmud
P.S. Thank You for Waiting -Wavy The Creator
Why not create a playlist for your favourite songs on Epoh Music? There are scores of Alte songs not listed here waiting for you on the platform. Happy listening!
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