Since 2017, Kenyan music producer, Brian "Robin" Oketch has been actively creating music with East African and international artistes in alternative and popular culture spaces including Steves J Bryan, Bensoul, Nazizi, Karun, Gabiro MTU Necessary, Akoth Jumadi, Nebulazz, Natalia J among others.
He started his career in Kisumu serving as the in-house producer at One Vibe Africa Studios for three years. He later moved on to start Artbeat District, a cutting edge audio and motion picture production house.
Through the years, Robin has been involved in the promotion of SDGs and contributed towards the realization of Kenya's vision 2030 by providing mentorship in music and film. Through this, Robin has been nominated and won the WHDO award for male mentor of the years 2019 and 2021.
Discography:
Bensoul (Sol Generation), Nazizi, Karun (BET), Owuor Arunga(Grammy), Steves J Bryan(Haiti), Javada(Jamaica), Churchill Show Kisumu Edition, Akoth Jumadi, Eric Omondi, Japesa, Gabiro Mtu Necessary, Joseh Langa, Suraj, Vivian Olang, Fundi Frank, Nebulazz, The CBK Music, 411 Society, Flaqo Raz, Beryl Owano, One Down Live, Shari Afrika, MAZZI (DefJam), Angel Atieno, Ambasa Mandela, Okello Max, Coster Ojwang, Enock Tooze among others
Filmography:
1. Jonarobi - Winner, Kalasha Awards 2019
Winner Coast Film Fest Best Score
2. Amollo - Kenya/Ghana
3. The year of Return Documentary - One Vibe Africa
4. Royal Dental Clinic TV Commercial
5. Birthday Live (Coming soon)
6. Rakido - Nominee Kalasha Awards Best Local language Film
Awards:
Male Mentor of the Year 2019,2021 - WHDO
