Sowl Brown
About me
Abuja, Nigeria
Sowl Brown, from Abuja, Nigeria, found his musical passion early, singing in the church choir. Drawing inspiration from Gospel, Afrobeats, Highlife, R&B, and Hip-hop, he transitioned into a self-taught music producer, songwriter, and audio engineer (mixing and mastering).
Influenced by icons like Masterkraft, Sarz, Dr. Dre, Fela, Oliver De Coque, 2Face Idibia, and Lil Wayne, Sowl has collaborated with renowned artists such as Alfredo Austin, Richie ‘Robot’ Steighner, Christopher Daiz (Freedom’s Boombox), Seth Glier, Val B. King, Jessica Bongos, and David Ikande.
Sowl represents global organizations like American Voices, American Music Abroad, YES Academy, and Well-Versed, advocating for cross-cultural collaboration through music. As the founder of The Alpha Univas studio in Abuja, he provides music production, audio engineering, and teaching services, while also managing a beatstore. His vision for The Alpha Univas is to inspire creatives to unlock their talents and positively impact
Cultural background
Values
Project Music
Bold & Beautiful
"Bold & Beautiful" is a celebration of Africa's global cultural impact, with vibrant rhythms and melodies embodying its rich diversity. It champions unity amidst diversity, reminding us of the strength found in celebrating differences. Through its infectious energy, it calls for solidarity, showcasing music's power to bridge divides and foster a world where diversity is celebrated as a source of strength.
- African
- Pop
- Bass
- Choir
- Singer
- Treble
- Vocal ensemble
- Guitar
- Clapped hands
- Central African Republic
- South Africa
- United States of America
Marching on
20th of October 2020 remains an unforgettable day for the youths of Nigeria. A national peaceful protest was held against police brutality, extortion, injustice, and bad governance but it ended in tragedy. A new era was born following that event. Lots of minds beyond our shores took courage from our bold step to demand the same in their society. 'Marching on' is a call to continue the demand for justice and a sane society regardless where you're from.
- African
- World
- Background vocals
- Baritone
- Bass
- Chanting
- Contralto / Alto
- Mezzo-soprano
- Singer
- Singer-songwriter
- Soprano
- Tenor
- Treble
- Electric piano
- Piano
- Synthesizer
- Toy piano
- Bass guitar
- Conga
- Cymbals
- Drum set
- Percussion
- Alto saxophone
- Tenor saxophone
- Congo
- Nigeria
- United States of America
Rise
Play
- Award Winner
- Album Track
Coming from a disadvantaged place in the society and world where various forms of oppression is a daily occurrence, alone we eventually lose the strength to continue fighting against our oppressors. 'RISE' is an anthem to fuel and give strength to anyone who's loosing hope fighting for a positive change in the society and world at large. We can only do so much alone but together we garner the strength, encouragement and motivation to RISE above our oppressors and beyond.
- African
- World
- Background vocals
- Baritone
- Bass
- Contralto / Alto
- Countertenor
- Singer
- Singer-songwriter
- Soprano
- Tenor
- Treble
- Vocal percussion
- Electric piano
- Piano
- Synthesizer
- Bass drum
- Bongo drum
- Conga
- Cowbell
- Cymbals
- Drum set
- Kenya
- Nigeria
- South Africa
- United States of America
Sing a song for women
A lot of women feel silenced in their societies. They are made to feel small and like their opinions do not matter. Sing a song for women everywhere means “let’s speak up for gender equality for women all around the World”. This message is amplified by 4 female voices of Artists from 3 countries asking everyone to support women more and ignore the traditional expectations of women. This song also encourages these women to look beyond societal stereotypes and dig deeper to find their value, worth and strength. Their magic!
- African
- Fusion
- Traditional / Folk
- Vocal
- World
- A capella
- Background vocals
- Chanting
- Singer
- Vocal ensemble
- Acoustic bass guitar
- Bass guitar
- Violin
- Conga
- Kenya
- Nigeria
- Ukraine
We Are
Music has a remarkable ability to transcend cultural, linguistic, and social barriers: A powerful tool for social change and unity. Musicians have the opportunity to amplify marginalized voices, advocate for social justice, and inspire positive change. In "We Are," we endeavored and succeeded in bringing musicians from diverse cultures onto the same stage, each contributing from their own background and context. There were moments when communicating through music proved easier than discussing the music itself. "We are who we are for a reason."
- African
- Arabic
- Christian / Gospel
- Electronic
- Hip Hop / Rap
- New Age
- Oriental
- Pop
- R&B / Soul
- World
- A capella
- Background vocals
- Bass-baritone
- Rapping
- Singer
- Singer-songwriter
- Tenor
- Organ electric
- Synclavier
- Synthesizer
- Bouzouki
- Violin
- Darbuka
- Drum set
- Percussion
- Riq / Riqq / Rik
- Netherlands
- Nigeria
- Spain
- Syrian Arab Republic
No submissions for Beyond Music Project Volume 3.
No submissions for Beyond Music Project Volume 2.
No submissions for Beyond Music Project Volume 1.