Popular music producer Morris Kobia, also known as Motif Di Don, is among different international acts who have been featured on a video to ...
Popular music producer Morris Kobia, also known as Motif Di Don, is among different international acts who have been featured on a video to promote American DJ and record producer DJ Khaled's upcoming 13th album dubbed
God Did.
In the video posted by DJ Khaled, Motif Di Don is seen saying “Ila Mungu alituaminia” to finish off Dj Khaled’s statement “They didn’t believe in us”.
"I am so humble and happy for the opportunity to appear in the album promo video compilation by DJ Khaled, where other major world musical acts have been featured. It is a win to Kenyan music industry, not just me. DJ Khaled is a top world musical act himself and this whole thing justifies that Kenyan music has a place on the world map,” Motif Di Don said.
Motif Di Don rose to fame after producing
Embesha by Khaligraph Jones in 2008. He has also managed to work with big established continental and international artistes from across Africa including Sarkodie, Mr eazi, KO, Rayvanny, Lava lava, Bruce melody, Davis D, Fik fameika, Alfakat, Reekado Banks, Rayvanny, Mr Eazi and Tanasha Donna among many more.
Other artistes he has worked with include, Alfakat, Otile Brown, Bien Aime (Sauti Sol) and Ochungulo Family.
“I started my career about the same time as Khaligraph. We did some songs together. That is why so many people associate him with me, to the point of them thinking that I am the official music producer for his record label. But that is not the case. Right now I am focused on my own album which will be released very soon,” he said.
Working as a music producer has not been easy, he says, especially since they (producers) are rarely given any attention or media recognition.
“I have never been satisfied by just the Kenyans market. That is why if you listen keenly to the music I produce the sound is usually international. I know the potential this country has in terms of talent. The only thing failing us are the current set systems,” he said.
Motif Di Don said he is now seeking to work with other international artistes.
