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Alfa Mist grew up in Newham, East London, a borough far removed from the glittering hubs of jazz tradition yet full of creative urgency. His real name is Alfa Sekitoleko, and he started making grime and hip-hop beats in his teenage years, with the software and bedroom-studio mindset typical of his neighborhood. That early interest in sampling led him into jazz, and eventually, he taught himself piano to unravel the music behind the beats. Alongside college studies, including A-levels and a BTEC in music composition, he quietly laid the foundation for a career built on rhythm, improvisation, and a refusal to be boxed into one genre.
His recording career has been steady, adventurous, and increasingly respected. In 2015, he released the EP Nocturne on his own label, Sekito, introducing his fusion of hip-hop, jazz, and soul. The debut full-length album, Antiphon, followed in 2017, garnering critical acclaim. In 2019, his next LP, Structuralism, further expanded his palette; in 2021, he signed to Anti- and issued Bring Backs; and in 2023, Variables. Each release pushed his music into deeper territory, longer forms, orchestral textures, richer collaborations. Album by album, Alfa Mist has built a catalog that resonates far beyond London’s jazz circuit.
In terms of recognition, Alfa Mist has earned industry attention and festival acclaim even if he hasn’t been splashed all over mainstream charts. He performed at the We Out Here Festival in 2021, and was nominated for a MOBO Award the same year. The acclaim speaks less to commercial chart dominance and more to a growing cultural influence, he is often cited in articles about the newest wave of British jazz and is recognised for building his own label and platform. While he may not yet have Grammy nominations, his stature continues to rise as his influence spreads across jazz, hip-hop, and electronic landscapes.
One of the reasons Alfa Mist is so loved among musicians and listeners alike is how his music connects to real life: his beats, grooves, and harmonies don’t feel distant or academic; they feel rooted, personal, and alive. He speaks about upbringing, identity, and community, and his sound reflects the rawness of his East London background combined with an intimate, reflective approach to jazz. The way he blends hip-hop rhythms, jazz improvisation, and cinematic space sets him apart. His collaborations with artists such as Jordan Rakei, Tom Misch, and Yussef Dayes further show how he bridges scenes without betraying his own voice. For fans who care about authenticity and craft, Alfa Mist offers both.
Outside the studio, Alfa Mist has established himself as a facilitator; he runs his own label, Sekito, which not only releases his own work but also supports other artists. He hosts a podcast called Are We Live with Barney Artist and Jordan Rakei, and his live shows have become events where improvisation and deep listening meet club rhythm and communal celebration. His activity shows that his ambition is not just to record albums, but to build culture. As his career heads into its next phase, you can sense he is less concerned with hitting big sales and more committed to making music that lives and breathes in people’s lives.
Complete List Of Alfa Mist Z Songs From A to Z
- 4th Feb (Stay Awake) – Variables – 2023
- 7th October – Antiphon – 2017
- 9 Months – Roulette – 2025
- Aged Eyes – Variables – 2023
- All Time – Roulette – 2025
- Always Be – Roulette – 2025
- Apho – Variables – 2023
- Attune – Bring Backs – 2021
- Avoid The Drones – Roulette – 2025
- BC – Variables – 2023
- Between Lives – Roulette – 2025
- Black Snow – Roulette – 2025
- Borderline – Variables – 2023
- Breathe – Antiphon – 2017
- Brian – Antiphon – 2017
- Checkpoint (Violence) – Recurring (Live At King’s Place) – 2024
- Coasting – Bring Backs – 2021
- Cycles – Variables – 2023
- Decay – Recurring (Live At King’s Place) – 2024
- Dersen Cafe – Roulette – 2025
- Deus Ex – Recurring (Live At King’s Place) – 2024
- Door – Structuralism – 2019
- Errors – Antiphon – 2017
- Expand (Years Ago) – Recurring (Live At King’s Place) – 2024
- Falling – Structuralism – 2019
- Found You – Roulette – 2025
- Foreword – Variables – 2023
- From East – Roulette – 2025
- Genda (Go Away) – Variables – 2023
- Give Anything – Roulette – 2025
- Give Nothing – Roulette – 2025
- Glad I Lived – Structuralism – 2019
- Jjajja’s Screen – Structuralism – 2019
- Just Dreams – Recurring (Live At King’s Place) – 2024
- Keep On – Antiphon – 2017
- Kyoki – Antiphon – 2017
- Last Card (Bumper Cars) – Bring Backs – 2021
- Mind The Gap – Bring Backs – 2021
- Mulago – Structuralism – 2019
- Naiyti – Structuralism – 2019
- Nucleus – Antiphon – 2017
- Once A Year – Bring Backs – 2021
- Organic Rust – Bring Backs – 2021
- People – Bring Backs – 2021
- Potential – Antiphon – 2017
- Recurring – Recurring (Live At King’s Place) – 2024
- Reincarnation – Roulette – 2025
- Retainer – Structuralism – 2019
- Roulette – Roulette – 2025
- Run Outs – Bring Backs – 2021
- Teki – Bring Backs – 2021
- The Fifth – Recurring (Live At King’s Place) – 2024
- The Gist – Variables – 2023
- Variables – Variables – 2023
- Who Were You? – Roulette – 2025
- With The Rain – Recurring (Live At King’s Place) – 2024
- Yellow Tie – Recurring (Live At King’s Place) – 2024
- You’re Not Blind – Roulette – 2025
Albums
Antiphon (2017): 8 songs
Structuralism (2019): 7 songs
Bring Backs (2021): 9 songs
Variables (2023): 10 songs
Recurring (Live At King’s Place) (2024): 9 songs
Roulette (2025): 15 songs
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