When music becomes movement, hearts shift.
Beyond Music, an international arts collective, is back with Vol. 4 – Social Change, a dazzling, 23 track global mashup powered by 78 artists from 41 countries, each weaving sounds of hope, resistance, and unity. From Afrobeats and neo-soul to jazz, EDM, and folk. This album isn’t just a playlist. It’s a pulse of our times.
The launch was nothing short of inspiring. The project pushed boundaries, asking artists to submit originals around themes like women’s empowerment, peace, and gender based violence. A pool of 754 creatives from 108 countries responded, resulting in a kaleidoscope of 199 songs crafted using 472 instruments.
The cream of the crop? Three shortlisted teams got to record with legends like Angélique Kidjo, Wiyaala, and Pheelz with studios lit up in Paris, Lagos, and Zurich. The generous package included travel, production, music videos, and Grammy level promotion, with a shot at the new “Best Song for Social Change” Grammy category. Twenty more artists received $85,000 collectively and space on the album.
Singles are already serving global good vibes: “Get Wise” by Wiyaala and Ah Moon hit with feminist ferocity. Then came Stay Together by Pheelz, Marshall Muze, Ella Rose, and Naimah dropping soulful unity vibes. Soon, Chica de Favela with Angélique Kidjo will close the chapter with cultural fire.
Beyond Music Vol. 4 – Social Change is more than an album, it’s a global conversation in beats, chords, and voices. If music can shape movements, this project just handed us the megaphone. Let it play loud.
