Alte

Alte music is a genre that emerged in Nigeria in the 2010s, characterized by its fusion of traditional Yoruba sounds, Afrobeats, and Western influences. Defining musical characteristics include laid-back, atmospheric production, often featuring a blend of electronic and organic instrumentation, such as guitars, percussion, and synthesizers. Vocal styles range from soulful, melodic delivery to spoken word and rap, often incorporating Nigerian Pidgin English and Yoruba lyrics. Alte's origins are rooted in the Nigerian indie music scene, where artists began experimenting with alternative sounds, drawing from their cultural heritage and international influences. The genre gained popularity around 2015-2018, with its cultural significance lying in its ability to push the boundaries of traditional Nigerian music, providing a platform for artistic expression and storytelling. Alte's unique blend of traditional and modern elements sets it apart from other Afrobeats sub-genres, such as Fuji and Highlife, while its experimental nature draws parallels with global indie and alternative scenes.

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New Trip (feat. Yeat & BNYX®)
Single - Released November 7, 2025

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Adekunle Gold
Amaarae
Ambroy
Arieenati
Axon
Ayra Starr
B.O.C Madaki
B.O.J.
BNYX®
BRYAN THE MENSAH
Bella Shmurda
Blaqbonez
Boj
Bowman Aremwaki
Candy Bleakz
Chxf Barry
Cloud Beats
DAP The Contract
DJ Tunez
Dera
Dunnie
Emmanuel Ladong
FAVE
Fasina
GEOXwill
GJtheCaesar
Gimba
Gino J
I-Blade
Ill Gee
Iver Rivers
J-Wats
JD Cliffe
JayO
Jeriq
Joey B
JohnWav
Joka
Joshua Baraka
K0NYE
Kavali King
Kemuel
Keziah Mallam
Kiiwii
Kojey Radical
Kold AF
KvngVidarr
LADIPOE
LAWUYI
Laime
Le Mav
Len
Liam Peaty
Lioness
Liya
Llona
Lojay
Lukas Blacc
M.I. Abaga
MAUIMØON
MOLIY
Mavo
Minz
Mádé Kuti
Nick Souza
Nonso Amadi
ODUMODUBLVCK
Obongjayar
Odeal
Oxlade
Ozedikus
Prettyboy D-O
Priesst
PsychoYP
Qing Madi
Ricky Bishop
Rulz
SOLIS4EVR
Santaklara
Savage
Show Dem Camp
Simi
Slimice
Soundlykbb
Suhn
Swayvee
Tay Iwar
Tems
The Cavemen.
The Mith
Tim Lyre
Tungi
Victony
Wizard Chan
WurlD
Zen Univrse
amne
mau from nowhere
melvitto
Tems
Ayra Starr
MOLIY
ODUMODUBLVCK
Victony
Bnxn
Bella Shmurda
Amaarae
Odeal
Lojay
Adekunle Gold
Mavo
Oxlade
FAVE
melvitto
Jeriq
Runtown
Llona
Teni
Qing Madi
Simi
Obongjayar
Blaqbonez
BNYX®
DJ Tunez
LADIPOE
Joshua Baraka
Tay Iwar
Minz
Dyo
Wizard Chan
Boj
Cruel Santino
The Cavemen.
Len
Aṣa
Falz
JayO
Kojey Radical
PsychoYP
CupidSZN
WurlD
Ozedikus
Nonso Amadi
Show Dem Camp
Joey B
Savage
Vector
Dai Verse
amne
M.I. Abaga
Odunsi (The Engine)
Swayvee
Prettyboy D-O
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Lady Donli
Blackmagic
Straffitti
Axon
Nsikak David
Priesst
Teezee
AYLØ
Kemuel
Major AJ
Keys the Prince
Tim Lyre
Gino J
Candy Bleakz
GOLD
The Majeek
Le Mav
Sparbz
Fresh L.
DRB Lasgidi
Laime
B.O.C Madaki
D G
Frescool
JD Cliffe
9DAYS
Sholz
Yinka Bernie
Liya
Rindss
Oladapo
Ricky Bishop
Baaba J
Boma Nime
Kohen Jaycee
Toyé
Gimba
MAUIMØON
BRYAN THE MENSAH
WNDRSZN
Paul Play
MOJO AF
Funbi
Fasina
K0NYE