Otile Brown
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Background information | |
Birth name | Jacob Obunga |
Born | Kisumu, Kenya | 21 March 1994
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2015 |
Labels | Independent |
Jacob Obunga popularly known as Otile Brown is a Kenyan independent R&B singer, songwriter, guitarist and actor.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]He gained media attention after the release of his hit single "Imaginary Love" which features Khaligraph Jones.He released his debut studio album, Best of Otile Brown, in April 2017.[11] The album was supported by the singles "Basi", "Alivyonipenda", "Shujaa Wako", "DeJavu" and "Aiyolela". Brown had also collaborated with artists such as Sanaipei Tande, and Barakah The Prince, King Kaka among others.
Early Life
Otile was born in Kisumu and raised in Mikindani, Mombasa. He is the last born in a family of four- three brothers and one sister.[12][13] Otile started singing and writing songs at age 13.[14]
Music career
2017:Best of Otile Brown
Otile's debut album Best of Otile Brown was released in April 2017. The lead single "Imaginary Love" featuring Kenyan rapper, Khaligraph Jones was released on June 3, 2016.[15][16] The song was played on several radio stations in Kenya. He parted ways with Dreamland Music label in March 2017 and became an Independent artist.[17]
Since his breakthrough into the Kenyan music industry, Otile has garnered several awards including "Male Video of the Year" at Pulse Music Awards 2018 for his single "Baby Love".[18]
Personal life
Otile is known for his affairs with Vera Sidika, a Kenyan Socialite. Their relationship ended in August 2018.[19][20]
Discography
Album
- Best of Otile Brown (2017)
Singles
Title | Year of Release |
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Imaginary Love ft. Khaligraph Jones[21] | 2016 |
DeJavu | 2016 |
Basi | 2016 |
Alivyonipenda ft King Kaka[22] | 2016 |
Niseme Nawe | 2016 |
Shujaa Wako | 2016 |
Everything | 2016 |
Hello | 2016 |
Kistaarabu | 2017 |
Yule Mbaya | 2017 |
Acha Waseme | 2017 |
Mapenzi Hisia | 2017 |
Aiyolela | 2017 |
Chaguo la Moyo ft. Sanaipei Tande[23] | 2018 |
Baby Love[24] | 2018 |
Tamu Sana ft. Shetta[25] | 2018 |
Hi | 2018 |
Samantha | 2018 |
Vera | 2018 |
Nikupe Nini | 2018 |
Mungu wetu sote | 2018 |
Aje Anione | 2018 |
Kenyan Girl[26] | 2019 |
Crush[27] | 2019 |
Nitulie | 2019 |
Siku Yetu[28] | 2019 |
Nabayet[29] | 2019 |
This Kind of Love[30] | 2019 |
The Way You Are[31] | 2020 |
Aiyana ft. Sanaipei Tande[32] | 2020 |
Wine[33] | 2020 |
Just in Love Album
Otile Brown's Just in Love Album officially released on June 3, 2020, proved that Otile is not only the best musician in Kenya, but also the most outstanding R&B artist in East and Central Africa. Otile shared the news with his fans on social media saying the album will be launched on Boomplay. The album has 11 songs with some of them being collaborations with different artistes from Kenya and Tanzania. The album is listed below
Title | Year Released |
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Regina ft Juma Jux | June 3, 2020 |
Dede | June 3, 2020 |
Hit & Run ft Khaligraph Jones | June 3, 2020 |
Vibe | June 3, 2020 |
Leila ft Kidum | June 3, 2020 |
Kosea | June 3, 2020 |
Umedamshi | June 3, 2020 |
Dusuma ft Meddy | June 3, 2020 |
Watoto na Pombe ft Mejja | June 3, 2020 |
Zaidi Yako | June 3, 2020 |
Pretty Girls | June 3, 2020 |
Awards
- Nominee, Pulse Music Awards, Baby Love "Male Video of the Year" (2018) [34]
- Nominee, HiPipo Music Awards, East Africa Song of The Year -Kenya (2019) [35]
References
- ^ "Otile Brown advises fan following remarks on dating an artiste". Pulselive.co.ke. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ "Otile Brown parts ways with Ethiopian girlfriend?". Sde.co.ke. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ "Otile Brown apologizes to ex-girlfriend Nabayet in new song [Video]". Pulselive.co.ke. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ "I'm Kenya's highest-paid artiste – Otile Brown". The-star.co.ke. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Otile Brown smokes joint as he dances seductively with new girl – VIDEO". Daily Nation. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Mwanaume Amekula Sembe! Here Is Why Otile Brown Is Kenya's Youngest and Sexiest Male Artist". Kiss100.co.ke. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Why I dumped Vera Sidika – Otile Brown". Pulselive.co.ke. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Otile Brown reveals his Valentine's crush in new song". Capitalfm.co.ke. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Otile Brown showers Vera with Praise in new romantic song 'Kenyan Girl' (Video)". Pulselive.co.ke. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
- ^ "Get Vera Sidika pregnant! Kenyans tell singer Otile Brown". Sde.co.ke. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Best of Otile Brown". hungama.com. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
- ^ "Pakate by Otile Brown - Mombasa star and Dreamland signee continues to shine". Kenyanmusic.co.ke. 13 August 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ "The musical journey of Otile Brown". Hivisasa.com. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ "Who is Otile Brown? 9 interesting". Kuko.co.ke. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ Muchemi, Terry (18 March 2015). "#EXCLUSIVE New Release From Otile Brown Featuring Khaligraph Jones 'Imaginary Love.' - VarCity". Varcity.co.ke. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ "Otile Brown – Imaginary Love Feat. Khaligraph Jones 2015 New Kenyan Music". Capitalfm.co.ke. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Popular Kenyan Singer, Otile Brown Cancelled His Music Contract With His Record Label". howkenya.com. 10 March 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
- ^ "Pulse Music Video Awards Are Back! Check Out The Nominees". Kenyanvibe.com. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ "Vera Sidika's love story ends in tearful break up with Otile Brown". Nairobinews.nation.co.ke. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- ^ "CELEB BUZZ: Why Vera Sidika and Otile Brown's break-up is bad for their careers". Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ "Imaginary Love". Qobuz.com. 3 June 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Otile Brown, King Kaka Alivyonipenda". Tunebat.com. 3 June 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "VIDEO: Otile Brown & Sanaipei Tande – 'Chaguo La Moyo'". Zipo.co.ke. 5 April 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "VIDEO: Otile Brown & Sanaipei Tande – 'Chaguo La Moyo'". Zipo.co.ke. 31 July 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "VIDEO: Otile Brown & Sanaipei Tande – 'Chaguo La Moyo'". Mpasho.co.ke. 9 January 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Otile Brown Praises Ex-Lover Vera Sidika in his New single "Kenyan Girl"". Africanstand.com. 9 January 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "VIDEO: Music star Otile Brown drops a valentine hit (CRUSH) to all lovers in the world". Kenya Today. 5 February 2019. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Otile Brown - Siku Yetu (Official Video)". All Africa Music. 13 August 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ "Nabayet? Kenyans react to Otile's birthday message to ex Vera Sidika as she turns 30". Standard Digital. 18 September 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
- ^ "Otile Brown drops another love song, in steamy release 'This Kind of Love'". Capital FM Kenya. 5 November 2019. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- ^ "Otile Brown – The Way You Are". Ghafla Kenya. 13 January 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ "New KeMusic – Otile Brown Taps Sanaipei Tande For 'Aiyana'". Nairobi Wire. 7 February 2020. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- ^ "Otile Brown Delivers Club Banger 'Wine' – Watch". Nairobi Wire. 27 February 2020. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- ^ "Full List Of Pulse Music Video Awards 2018 Nominees – Youth Village Kenya". Youthvillage.co.ke. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ "Nominees". Hma.hipipo.com. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
External links
- "Watch: Otile Brown Pays Tribute to Kenyan Girls including Vera Sidika". Nairobinews.com. 22 January 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- "Otile Brown has so much love for Kenyan girls in latest release". Capitalfm.co.ke. 22 January 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- "Otile Brown Features Corazon Kwamboka's Sister As Vixen In New Video". Kahawatungu.com. 18 October 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- "The 8 Best East African Songs of the Month". OkayAfrica.com. 28 January 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- Digital, Standard. "Otile Brown 'shoves' a brand new Mercedes in Vera Sidika's face : SDV". Standardmedia.co.ke. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- Muchene, Esther. "Moved on? Otile Brown spotted with vlogger". Standard Digital News. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- "Otile Brown on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 22 April 2019.