Rpa Ralte | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Lalrinpuia Ralte |
| Born | April 11, 1986 Aizawl, Mizoram, India |
| Origin | Aizawl, Mizoram, India |
| Genres | Mizo pop, EDM, Gospel, Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, music producer |
| Years active | 2010s–present |
Rpa Ralte (born Lalrinpuia Ralte, 11 April 1986) is a Mizo singer, songwriter, and music producer from Aizawl, Mizoram, India.[1] He is considered an innovative musician in modern Mizo music. He created the first song in the Mizo language which had reached one million views on YouTube. [2]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Lalrinpuia Ralte was born on April 11, 1986, in Hunthar Veng, Aizawl, who is the youngest among his siblings. [2] He matriculated from HL Mizo Secondary School, Shillong, in 2004 and graduated with a BA degree in 2010 from Shillong College. [2]
Career[edit | edit source]
Rpa Ralte composes and makes music in the Mizo language, which includes genres such as pop, EDM, rock, and gospel.[2] H“Tu Dang Ka Ngai Tawh Lo’ng” was his big break. Originally intended for another artist, he ended up producing it himself after the other musician did not take much interest in it. It became the first Mizo song to have one million views on YouTube. [2]
He has since released a string of singles with prominent Mizo artists. These include "Khuavang Note" (2021) with Shin Bia,[3] "Chhingmitin Biahthu Kan Hlan" (2021) with Benjamin Sum[4],"Hmangaihte Hmangaihna" (2022) with Zaii Hauchhum and Vanlalhmangaiha,[3] and "Lawm Zai Ka Rel Ta'ng E" (2022) with David Lai.[3][5] His Christmas gospel single "Angelte Zai Ri" (2021), featuring Strings For Christ, is among his best-known gospel releases.[6]
Ralte also composes for film. He wrote the original soundtrack for the 2023 Mizo film Amawii[7] and handled music production for Ka U Liana (2022).[8] He contributed original songs to the film Scooty as well.[2]
His YouTube channel has over 290,000 subscribers.[9]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Ralte married Bambi Laldinpuii in 2015. They have a daughter and a son.[2] He is a Christian and his catalogue spans both secular and gospel music.[10]
Selected discography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Featured artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | "Khuavang Note" | Shin Bia |
| "Chhingmitin Biahthu Kan Hlan" | Benjamin Sum | |
| 2022 | "Hmangaihte Hmangaihna" | Zaii Hauchhum & Vanlalhmangaiha |
| "Hmangaihna Ka Hua" | Zaii Hauchhum | |
| "Lawm Zai Ka Rel Ta'ng E" | David Lai | |
| 2023 | "I Awm Tlat Si" (Amawii OST) | Hmangaihi |
| "Kan Dam Nan" (Amawii OST) | Grace Pachuau | |
| 2024 | "I Fa Ka Ni" | Lalhruaitluangi |
| "Ka Hmangaih a Che" | Hminghmingi | |
| 2025 | "Pathian Hmangaihna" | Adventist Choir |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Vanglaini (2022-07-18). "Thalai - Rpa Ralte hla thar tur 'Ka sawifiah thiam lo'". vanglaini.org. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Featuring: Mizo Zaithiam leh Hla phuahthiam Rpa Ralte" (in mzo). Explore Mizoram. 2020-09-16. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Rpa Ralte on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ↑ Vanglaini (2021-07-27). "Thalai - Benjamin Sum 'Chhingmitin Biahthu Kan Hlan' Music Video a chhuak ta". vanglaini.org. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
- ↑ Vanglaini (2023-08-01). "Thalai - Khiangte Construction Ṭhazual Lengzem: Zaii Hauchhum a rawn lang e". vanglaini.org. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ↑ "Angelte Zai Ri". Spotify. 2021-10-31. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ↑ "Mizo film thar 'Amawii' Feb 11-ah" (in mzo). Explore Mizoram. 2023-01-19. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "Ka U Liana' Zaninah tlangzarh a ni dawn ta" (in mzo). Vanglaini. 2022-05-28. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "Mizo Pop Music Genre: Artists, Tracks and Related Genres". Chosic. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ↑ Vanglaini (2020-11-27). "Thalai - Rpa Ralte leh Hlimhlimi-te'n Krismas hla zaninah an tichhuak dawn". vanglaini.org. Retrieved 2026-04-04.