Alpha

Welcome to Alpha: a space for redefining the meaning of a woman’s power. Many of the extraordinary artists on this playlist are indeed history-makers and game-changers, and each and every one of them is a force of nature in their respective genres. Headlining the playlist this week is music from Gyakie’s recently released After Midnight, a project that features a diverse array of sounds including Afrobeats, R&B, highlife and Afro-fusion. And if you’re curious what kind of vibe the Ghanaian singer-songwriter and producer was looking to provide, just know that the album takes its name from the late-night hours Gyakie found most inspiring during its creation. “We had so many sleepless nights because most of the records were done after midnight,” she tells Apple Music. “I create very well after midnight.” Hear new music from After Midnight on the Alpha playlist now, and if you hear something you like, add it to your library.