About “Levels”
“Levels” is one of the signature tracks from AWU Acapero’s debut album, Sounds Of Heritage. The song occupies Track 2 on the 15-track project and was produced by Djay Karl. It has a runtime of approximately 3 minutes and 24 seconds.
Released as part of Sounds Of Heritage, “Levels” represents the confident, ambitious side of AWU’s musical identity. The song combines contemporary African rhythms with AWU’s Kossa-Fusion approach, creating a record centered on progress, success and personal ambition.
The Message Behind “Levels”
“Levels” is built around the idea of growth, achievement and moving higher in life. AWU presents himself as an artist determined to keep progressing, regardless of competition, criticism or obstacles along the way.
The lyrics draw heavily on the language of ambition and success, with references to money, recognition, perseverance and making an impact across Africa. The recurring idea is one of elevation — reaching new levels while remaining confident in one’s ability and purpose.
The song also carries AWU’s characteristic use of Cameroonian Pidgin alongside English and French expressions, giving the record a distinctly local identity while keeping its message accessible to a broader African audience.
The Sound and Production
Produced by Djay Karl, “Levels” combines an Afrobeat-influenced rhythmic foundation with AWU’s melodic delivery. The track is listed at approximately 80 BPM, giving it a steady, controlled groove rather than an overly fast tempo.
The production fits the wider sound of Sounds Of Heritage, an album through which AWU explored Makossa and fused its elements with Afrobeat and other contemporary genres. AWU has described this approach as Kossa-Fusion.
“Levels” therefore captures an important balance in AWU’s music: cultural roots remain present, but the sound is designed for a contemporary African audience.
“Levels” on Sounds Of Heritage
As the second track on Sounds Of Heritage, “Levels” follows the opening “Blow Your Horn (Intro)” and comes immediately before “Criminal Case” featuring Phil Bill.
The album contains 15 songs and was released through Deekay House / Numero Eight, with Africori handling distribution. The project’s tracklist confirms “Levels” as one of the songs produced by Djay Karl, alongside “Bonamoussadi,” “Yayayo” and the later “Levels Remix.”
The album’s concept was rooted in AWU’s desire to reconnect with Makossa and his cultural heritage while combining those influences with contemporary sounds. “Levels” fits that concept by bringing traditional African musical identity into a modern, ambitious record.
“Levels Remix”
The Sounds Of Heritage project also includes “Levels Remix” featuring Orijina Mara, appearing as Track 12. The remix was also produced by Djay Karl and extends the original song’s concept with an additional vocal contribution.
The inclusion of both versions makes “Levels” one of the album’s recurring musical ideas and highlights the importance of the song within the Sounds Of Heritage project.
Project Details
Song: Levels
Artist: AWU / AWU Sing Song
Album: Sounds Of Heritage
Track: 2 of 15
Duration: Approximately 3:24
Producer: Djay Karl
Genre: Kossa-Fusion / Afrobeat / World
Label: Deekay House / Numero Eight
Distributor: Africori
Songwriters: AWU, Awunganyi Etiendem Nkemasong, E.B. Takor Derlin DelmaBate
Related Release: Levels Remix feat. Orijina Mara
