Alté - the music you didn't know you needed

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 songs you should listen to. 

Everything You Heard is True -Odunsi The engine

Suzie's Funeral -Santi

Enjoy your life -Lady Donli

For the love of woman and country -Oma Mahmud

P.S. Thank You for Waiting -Wavy The Creator 

BT4W -Tome

For Broken Ears -Tems

Alte is unconventional but pleasing to the ears. If you have not been listening to or following this genre, you most likely won't know who or what to search for. But we have fixed that for you. The Alte category on the homepage suggests new and trending Alte songs from the masters of this genre.

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Tems Making Nigeria Proud All The Way!

Someone commenting on the Grammy win said Tems did not pass through the “upcoming artist” phase at all. While one might be quick to agree considering her growing international recognition, the truth is she put in the work to get to where she is today. And she deserves her flowers.  

One thing that is particularly clear in Tems is that she is Talent, Brain, plus Hard work. Her songs have remained a favourite of many. And they have bagged her well-deserved accolades too.

Last year she won the BET Awards Best International Act, was nominated alongside Wizkid for a Grammy and featured on the soundtrack of Wakanda Forever. I can say on her behalf that the vision is clear!

At the 65th Annual Grammy which was held last weekend in Los Angeles, Tems made us proud by bringing a Grammy home for the song, Wait For U, by Future featuring her and Drake. There is no doubt that Tems will continue to break the glass ceiling in the music scene internationally, and we are excited for what is to come from here.

At Epoh Music, we say a big congratulations to Tems, and Burna Boy, who was also nominated. Keep making us proud guys!

Here is a good idea, how about listening to some good sounds from Tems in the spirit of the win? -start here