ROBERT “RKAY†KAMANZI is a Burundian native, a singer, songwriter, performer, studio engineer, music producer, record label owner and a business man.
“Music has always been part of my life†he proudly adds. An entertainer from an early age, He entertained class mates in school and lead a dance group in high school. He started making music professionally in 1998 when he moved to Nairobi. He wrote and arranged music for various groups including his own group Shammah who brought to you the hit song "Ukilya Moko" that went on to become the first religious song to receive massive airplay on secular stations.
In 1999 He realised his passion for music when he got a job at Nextlevel studios where he gained a lot more experience in production, working with artists such as the late Poxi Presha, Nairobi City Ensemble, Talma, Jomenes Boys na Band and many more. "I have worked in various studios in Nairobi such as Homeboyz Studios, Ketebul Productions, SoundMinds Studio and Nextlevel Studios".
In 2001, together with his best friend Mbuvi, they started a gospel record label mainly signing gospel musicians called ShammahBoyMusic, and produced artists such as Roughton, Henrie Mutuku, Jogg-c and many more. Some of his works have gained recognition around the continent and many being appreciated around the world. In 2003 he produced Kora Award nominees Jemmimah Thiong’o with her hit song Mwenye Baraka (Akisema Atakubariki) from her best selling album in kenya, and Esther Wahome with her hit song Kuna dawa. he has also worked with the great Oliver ‘Tuku†Mtukudzi as well as various artists from East and central Africa such as Nameless with his new hit single Nasinzia, Mr. Lenny, Prezzo, Sema, Deux Vultures, Xyzee, Sarah Kiarie, Mwana FA, crazy GK, Proffesor J, Lady Jaydee, Bobby Wine, Nazizi, Wyre, Owiyo, Ambassada with his hit song Watoto Inkane, Iddi Achieng, Richard Kawesa, Gospel fathers, Sana, Kidum, Redsan, Renee Lamira and Africa based Denise Gordon from New York. In 2000 he released his debut album SOLUTION mostly sung in Kirundi and Kinyarwanda and became a big hit in the Great Lakes region. His latest album is said to be a revolution in the gospel music industry around East Africa.
He has produced over 60 albums to date and hundreds of singles for various musicians besides his 2 solo albums.
He is the co-founder and MD of Moja Entertainment Limited, the founder and CEO Ingoma.Inc label and the producer at the new MingiLove Studio a division of Moja entertainment Ltd. Robert is the current winner of the INTERNATIONAL YOUNG MUSIC ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR 08 AWARD held in London in June 08. He is also Producer of the year 07 and 08 at both Groove Awards and Kisima Awards.
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