Elaete’s first single doesn’t try to sound big. It stays close. “Ethereal” is like someone opening an old photo album in their bedroom and just sitting with it for a while. The song circles around childhood and memory, and you can hear that from the start. There’s even a small touch of her younger self woven in, which sets the tone without forcing it. The lyrics are beautiful. Simple, but honest.
Her voice is pure. Soft. Captivating. She moves through the melody with control, but never shows off just to show off. You can tell she has range, yet she keeps the delivery warm and emotional. It suits the theme. The melodies are catchy. They linger more than you expect.
The production is smart and nostalgic. Light trap touches under smooth pop layers. Nothing overcrowded. The atmosphere carries the song. It sounds like she gave the track time, especially knowing it went through different versions before being properly finished.
There’s something personal about the way she writes. Maybe it comes from growing up between countries, or just from thinking a lot about the past. Either way, it feels intentional. We honestly love her tone, her writing, and the softness in her sound. This song is the start of something thoughtful. Not loud. Just real.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Elaete is a Canada-based pop singer, vocalist and performer. Born in Kenya, raised in Tanzania for 10 years, lived in Uganda for 5 years, and currently living in Canada for almost 3 years. Elaete has a unique upbringing giving her the strength to connect with people across cultures.
Fluent in English, proficient in French and Swahili, Elaete creates music considering an international audience. Her primary songwriting language is English, with complimentary songs in French and Swahili.
Elaete began singing at age 6 and has stuck to continuous vocal training ever since. She is a soprano with a wide vocal range spanning 4 octaves (D3-B6). She began songwriting at age 7 and performed her own original song at age 10.
In addition, Elaete is a trained dancer and actor. Starting dance at age 5 in ballet before transitioning to hip-hop, jazz, kpop, and open style. She is currently signed to Sarah Davis at Premiere Talent Management for acting.
