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Suté Iwar

Msughter Wuese Iwar (born 14 November 1992), professionally known as Suté Iwar, is a Nigerian Afro-Fusion rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer, signed to Outer South,[1] and co-founder of the BANTU Collective, with his brothers Tay Iwar, and Terna Iwar.[2] He debut into the limelight was met with critical acclaim when he released his second mixtape album Vision.[3]

Suté Iwar
2022 studio portrait of Suté
Born
Msughter Wuese Iwar

(1992-11-14) 14 November 1992 (age 32)
Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
Nationality Nigeria
Alma materMaynooth University
Occupations
Years active2013–present
Relatives
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Saxophone
Labels
  • BANTU
  • Outer South
Member ofBANTU Collective
Websitewww.suteiwar.com

He rose to stardom in 2022, following the release of "alright, ok",[4] which became his breakout song into the mainstream. In 2023, Suté gained international recognition with the release of his studio album ULTRALIGHT.[5] The project spawned the hit tracks including "Judah Lion" featuring WurlD, and "MEDITATE", featuring Lex Amor, and Tay Iwar, premiered on BBC Radio 1Xtra's R&B Show.[6]

Early life

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Msughter Iwar was born on 14 November 1992 in Makurdi. At around the age of 8, he began music lessons at the classical music school, MUSON Centre, Onikan. He began recording his own music around the age of 13, after being introduced to recording software by friends.[7] In 2013, Sute Iwar had a brief stint as a music journalist, and wrote for OkayAfrica.[8]

Career

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In 2014, Msughter began producing and releasing music on SoundCloud,[9] with the stage Suté.[10] That year, he released a series of 3 short EPs titled Anecdotes.[11] He followed that with the release his first mixtape Jelí, which was supported by the singles "Badagry"[12] and "Enwonwu" featuring Tay Iwar, and released on the 13 July 2014. He was a featured artist on Lady Donli's "Mr. Creeper",[13] and was produced by Tay Iwar (production credit as Tay) released on August 12, 2014. In 2015, he appeared on LeriQ studio album The Lost Sounds, on the track "Smell Of Success" with Show Dem Camp, and Tay Iwar, released on 28 August 2015, through Aristokrat Records, and Sony Music Entertainment Africa.

November 14, 2015, saw the release of his second mixtape titled Visions, he released his second mixtape album titled Vision,[3] which spawned the sleeper hit track "Mainland Cruise". In 2018, Suté released his third mixtape Paradise,[14] followed by the COLORS EP released on September 4, 2020.[15] On June 18, 2021, Suté released his first long play project titled 199X,[16] which debuted at number 1 on Apple Music Nigeria’s alternative album chart.[17] On 6 May 2022, he released "alright, ok",[18] [19] and the music video was released on 24 May 2022.[20] In 2022, Iwar was featured on "All My Days", a song by Nigerian producer, singer, and songwriter Killertunes.

Iwar, released his debut studio album titled ULTRALIGHT, through Outer South on April 21, 2023.[5] The album features guest appearances from WurlD, Tim Lyre, Lex Amor, kadiata, Raytheboffin, Tay Iwar, Shalom Dubas, Ogranya, Efe Oraka and Twelve XII.[21] ULTRALIGHT received positive reviews from music critics like Dennis Ade Peter reviewing for The Native: 7.5/10, [22] and Adeayo Adebiyi reviewing for Pulse Nigeria: 7.8/10.[23] On 27 April 2023, Billboard cited "SHUGA PEACH" from the album, as one of its Best Afrobeats Songs of the Month. Billboard writer Heran Mamo, and Dan Rys in a review said: “Harry Styles “Watermelon Sugar” — has found its African counterpart: Suté Iwar’s “SHUGA PEACH.” Listeners can sink their teeth into this juicy song.”[24] On 29 April 2023, BBC Radio 1Xtra premiered "MEDITATE" on the 1Xtra's R&B Show.[6]

On 5 May 2023, ULTRALIGHT cited by Bandcamp Daily on its list of The Best Soul on Bandcamp: April 2023 edition led by Baby Rose's album Through and Through.[25] On May 3, 2023, Iwar released the music video for "MEDITATE".[26] Speaking on the visual, he told Wonderland: “The music video is a representation of our deep connection with virtual reality and our innate desire to escape into the digital world and chase our fantasies – an urge that is common in the age of social media.”[26] On 19 May 2023, he headlined his first UK show at The Grace, London with guest appearances from Tay Iwar, Tim Lyre, and kadiata.[27] On 29 September 2023, he released a house version of "Earth Angel",[28] off his studio album ULTRALIGHT, and released as "Earth Angel (Midnight Manoeuvres Remix)". On 16 February 2024, Suté released a 2 pack-single titled "Clear", and "Rinse & Repeat".

Iwar was part of the 2024 OneBeat musical program,[29] held in the United States.

Recording and publishing deals

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Suté signed an international publishing deal with Soundway Publishing,[30] a unit of the British record label Soundway Records. In 2022, he signed a record deal with Outer South.

Other ventures

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In 2014, he co-founded the BANTU Collective, with his brothers Tay Iwar, a Nigerian musician, and Terna Iwar, a Nigerian photographer and filmmaker.

Selected publications

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Artistry

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Suté Iwar is a proficient rapper and singer and describes his musical style as a fusion of Afrofusion, as a fusion of Afrobeats, Hip Hop, Soul, and R&B.[10][31] His younger brother Tay Iwar cited him as his early musical influence. He cited Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, Anderson Pak, Fela Kuti and Majek Fashek, as his musical influence.[32]

Discography

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Albums

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List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Details
199X
  • Released: 18 June 2021
  • Label: BANTU
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
ULTRALIGHT
  • Released: 21 April 2023
  • Label: Outer South
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Mixtapes

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List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Details
Jelí
  • Released: 13 July 2014
  • Label: BANTU
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Vision
  • Released: 14 November 2015
  • Label: BANTU
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Paradise
  • Released: 16 April 2019
  • Label: BANTU
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

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List of extended plays, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details
Anecdote
  • Released: 2014
  • Label: BANTU
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
COLORS
  • Released: 4 September 2020
  • Label: BANTU
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

References

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  1. ^ "Suté Iwar". Outer South. 19 September 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  2. ^ Ihejirika, Uzoma (21 April 2023). "NATIVE Exclusive: Suté Iwar's Journey Of Exploration". The NATIVE. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  3. ^ a b Idowu, Tomi (15 November 2015). "Music: Visions- Sute". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  4. ^ Overo, Naomi (25 May 2022). "Suté Iwar Releases Video For 'Alright, Ok'". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  5. ^ a b Katumba, Diane (21 April 2023). "Suté Iwar Shines Bright with "ULTRALIGHT"". harmattan rain. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  6. ^ a b "BBC Radio 1Xtra - 1Xtra's R&B Show with Chuckie, Harmony Samuels - Homegrown special". BBC. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  7. ^ Staff, Notion (14 April 2023). "Firsts With Suté Iwar". Notion. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Sute Iwar". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  9. ^ "The Takeover w/ Sute Iwar". Reform Radio. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  10. ^ a b Oduwole, Ope (13 June 2023). "June Digital Cover: Suté Iwar". THE FLOOR MAG. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  11. ^ Custodian, Culture (19 May 2014). "MIXTAPE: SUTE- ANECDOTES". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  12. ^ Custodian, Culture (23 June 2014). "AUDIO STREAM: SUTE - BADAGRY". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  13. ^ "Lady Donli - Mr Creeper". NotjustOk. 13 August 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  14. ^ Peter, Dennis Ade (5 August 2019). "Suté Iwar Announces Release Date For Debut Album, 'Paradise'". The NATIVE. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  15. ^ "Suté Iwar - DISCOGRAPHY". Suté Iwar. Archived from the original on 27 January 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  16. ^ Afeez, Ademoye (18 June 2021). "Suté Iwar Releases 17-Track Project Titled '199X'". NotjustOk. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  17. ^ "Soundway: Suté Iwar with Tomi Owó". WorldwideFM. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  18. ^ Tenadu, Nana (6 May 2022). "Suté Iwar Releases New Single 'alright, ok'". Unorthodox Reviews. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  19. ^ Makinde, Tami (6 May 2022). "Songs Of The Day: New Music From Suté Iwar, Nesza, King Promise & More". The NATIVE. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  20. ^ Overo, Naomi (25 May 2022). "Suté Iwar Releases Video For 'Alright, Ok'". The Culture Custodian. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  21. ^ "Nigerian Afro-Fusion Virtuoso Suté Iwar Presents His Breathtaking Debut Album; "ULTRALIGHT" - Radr Africa". radrafrica.com. 21 April 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  22. ^ Ade Peter, Dennis. "Review: Suté Iwar's 'Ultralight'". The NATIVE. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  23. ^ Adebiyi, Adeayo (2 May 2023). "In 'Ultralight,' Suté Iwar drops the weight & allows himself to float at a higher altitude [Pulse Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  24. ^ Mamo, Heran; Rys, Dan (27 April 2023). "Afrobeats Fresh Picks of the Month: Davido, Uncle Waffles, Asake, Inkabe Zezwe & More". Billboard. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  25. ^ Douze, Khalila (5 May 2023). "The Best Soul on Bandcamp: April 2023". Bandcamp Daily. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  26. ^ a b Staff, Wonderland (3 May 2023). "Suté Iwar Shares Visuals For "MEDITATE"". Wonderland. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  27. ^ "Suté Iwar + Tay Iwar, Tim Lyre, Kadiata + DJ set". The Grace. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  28. ^ Mac Ebong, Clarence. "The Pick: Suté Iwar Doesn't Hold Back On "EARTH ANGEL"". BOUNCE. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  29. ^ "Msughter Wuese Iwar". OneBeat. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  30. ^ "Suté". Soundway Publishing. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  31. ^ Ihekire, Chinonso. "Suté Iwar…Afro fusion's golden voice". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  32. ^ Lindsay, Ed. "Suté Iwar - ULTRALIGHT (Album)". WORDPLAY. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
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