Omen

Sidney Brown (August 21, 1976 – September 2025), known professionally as Omen, was an American record producer from Harlem, New York. Renowned for his versatile production style, he worked across hip hop, R&B, and soul, contributing to the sound of some of the most prominent artists of his era.

Omen collaborated with a wide range of performers, producing music for Drake, Beyoncé, Usher, Action Bronson, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Fabolous, Vado, Memphis Bleek, Redman, Keith Murray, Immortal Technique, and Amil among others. His work was recognized for blending sharp lyrical backdrops with rich instrumentation, making him a respected figure both in mainstream music and in underground circles.

Beyond his production credits, Omen was admired for his ability to nurture creativity in the artists he worked with, often serving as a bridge between commercial accessibility and authentic artistry. His influence extended throughout the music industry, and his contributions left an enduring impact on hip hop and contemporary music.

Early life and career Brown was born on August 21, 1976, in Harlem, New York City.

Omen's production was featured on early Roc-A-Fella releases by Memphis Bleek and Amil. The album won the 2007 Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, earning Omen his first Grammy award.

Omen was also featured on Redman's Red Gone Wild album, producing the song "Soopaman Luva 6" which featured Hurricane G.

Drake collaborations Through Omen's collaborations with Canadian music producer Noah "40" Shebib, he was introduced to Drake who recorded the song "Shut It Down" featuring The-Dream, for his album, Thank Me Later.

Further co-production with Noah "40" Shebib led Omen to co-produce Lil Wayne's "I'm Single" featured on No Ceilings. The video for "I'm Single" premiered on MTV2 on April 18, 2010. "I'm Single" was also released on iTunes on May 11, 2010. "I'm Single" was officially released on Lil Wayne's I'm Not A Human Being album, which reached number one on the Billboard 200.

Omen had producer, programmer, lyricist and composer credits for Beyoncé's 2013 song "Mine" featuring Drake. Omen's last credited work as a producer was on the 2015 Action Bronson album Mr. Wonderful. "Jealous Girls" by Angelina Lavo 2011 "Applause" by Omen and the Elaborate Musik Orchestra featuring XV, 4IZE, Ashton Travis and Jigsaw Tha Puzzla "Get Back" by Diggy Simmons, Ashton Travis, and Mike Jaggerr from Black Hero Theme Musik "Negro Spiritual" by Mickey Factz, Ashton Travis, Nickelus F, Luckie Day, and The C3 Choir from Black Hero Theme Musik "All For Me" by XV, Vado, Cyhi Da Prynce, and Erin Christine from Zero Heroes 2010 "Polo" remix by Vado featuring Young Dro "Polo" by Vado from Slime Flu "I'm Single" by Lil Wayne from I'm Not A Human Being "Shut It Down" by Drake featuring The-Dream from Thank Me Later 2009 "I'm Single" by Lil Wayne from No Ceilings 2008 "Overdose On Life" featuring Drake, Mickey Factz, and Travis McCoy from Gym Class Heroes 2007 "Soopaman Luva 6" by Redman featuring Hurricane G from Red Gone Wild 2006 "Tell It Like It Is" by Ludacris from Release Therapy 2003 "Why Wouldn't I" and "Change Your or Change Me" by Fabolous from Street Dreams "The Cause Of Death by Immortal Technique from Revolutionary Vol. 2 "Swagger Back" by Keith Murray from He's Keith Murray 2001 "One Day" by Fabolous from Ghetto Fabolous 2000 "No 1 Can Compare" by Amil from All Money Is Legal 1999 "Everybody" by Memphis Bleek from Coming of Age