Melat Lyrics

The Austin-based RnB singer-songwriter Mélat crafts seductive tracks that merge pop sounds with Ethiopian influences. She is a first generation Ethiopian-American. Her parents immigrated to the US in the 80s and, though she was born and raised in Texas, her parents always made it a point to instill the culture and language in their household. There's a strong sense of pride in every piece Mélat writes. A beautiful pride in who she is and her heritage is instilled in each and every Habesha from birth. That same pride manifests in her writing and her approach to topics like love, life, and the world. The music is very melodic, which may explain her love for melodies and harmonies. Also, the lyrics of the songs have a deep emotional root.... read more