Daniel Kinde is a UK-based composer and producer with a global reach, known for crafting Afrobeat-influenced music across a wide range of styles and eras. His work blends rich rhythm, modern production, and cultural authenticity—tailored to both contemporary and classic Afrobeat sensibilities. Daniel has composed bespoke tracks for high-profile campaigns with Premier Bet and Sky Sports Africa, delivering music that resonates across audiences and regions. Whether drawing from vintage Afrobeat grooves or more modern, dance-ready interpretations, his productions bring energy, precision, and depth to every project. With a background in percussion and a love for collaborative storytelling, Daniel continues to shape sound for brands, broadcasters, and artists worldwide.

Daniel Kinde

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Daniel Kinde is a UK-based composer and producer with a global reach, known for crafting Afrobeat-influenced music across a wide range of styles and eras. His work blends rich rhythm, modern production, and cultural authenticity—tailored to both contemporary and classic Afrobeat sensibilities. Daniel has composed bespoke tracks for high-profile campaigns with Premier Bet and Sky Sports Africa, delivering music that resonates across audiences and regions. Whether drawing from vintage Afrobeat grooves or more modern, dance-ready interpretations, his productions bring energy, precision, and depth to every project. With a background in percussion and a love for collaborative storytelling, Daniel continues to shape sound for brands, broadcasters, and artists worldwide.

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Daniel Kinde is a UK-based composer and producer with a global reach, known for crafting Afrobeat-influenced music across a wide range of styles and eras. His work blends rich rhythm, modern production, and cultural authenticity—tailored to both contemporary and classic Afrobeat sensibilities.

Daniel has composed bespoke tracks for high-profile campaigns with Premier Bet and Sky Sports Africa, delivering music that resonates across audiences and regions. Whether drawing from vintage Afrobeat grooves or more modern, dance-ready interpretations, his productions bring energy, precision, and depth to every project.

With a background in percussion and a love for collaborative storytelling, Daniel continues to shape sound for brands, broadcasters, and artists worldwide.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Composer & Sound Designer (Freelance & Studio-Based) at Freelance & Various Studios
January 1, 2012 - June 1, 2024
Composed, produced, and sound designed original music and sonic identities for high-profile clients including Google, Coca-Cola, Prada, Sky Sports, Levi’s, M&S, and Synthesia. Delivered bespoke soundscapes for campaign-level content and developed audio branding for synthetic media including voice and audio production pipeline management. Known for a fast turnaround, working within tight deadlines to deliver world-class audio solutions.
Musical Director at Independent Artists (Caleb Kunle, Max Pope, Joe Devlin)
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
Composed, arranged, and directed full live sets blending acoustic instruments with live electronics and backing tracks. Led performances at prominent venues such as Glastonbury, The Barbican, and The British Museum, delivering dynamic and cohesive live music experiences.
Founder & Composer at Big Limbo Sounds
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023
Created original compositions for film, branded media, and independent artists, engineering and producing hundreds of tracks across genres including orchestral, electronic, and soul. Managed all aspects of production from composition to final mix in a professional hybrid studio environment.
Senior Composer & Sound Designer (Freelance & Studio-Based) at Various Clients including Google, Coca-Cola, Prada, Sky Sports, Levi’s, M&S, Synthesia
January 1, 2010 - June 1, 2024
Composed, produced, and directed music and audio for major global brands and commercial campaigns. Created sound designing sonic identities and original music cues for various media including synthetic media products. Delivered bespoke soundscapes for campaigns and developed minimalist and dynamic scores for brand visuals. Managed production pipelines and rapid delivery workflows for high-end commercial compositions.
Musical Director at Independent Artists Caleb Kunle, Max Pope, Joe Devlin
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
Composed, arranged, and directed full live sets for performances at Glastonbury, The Barbican, and The British Museum. Led hybrid setups blending acoustic instruments with live electronics and backing tracks.
Founder & Composer at Big Limbo Sounds
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023
Created original compositions for film, branded media, and independent artists. Engineered and produced hundreds of tracks across genres from orchestral to electronic to soul.
Senior Composer & Sound Designer (Freelance & Studio-Based) at Various Clients
January 1, 2010 - June 1, 2024
Composed, produced, and directed music and sound design for major clients including Google, Coca-Cola, Prada, Sky Sports, Levi's, M&S, and Synthesia. Developed brand-aligned sonic identities, bespoke soundscapes, minimalist scores, dynamic music beds, and audio branding for commercials, campaigns, and synthetic media. Delivered high-quality compositions under tight commercial deadlines and oversaw voice and audio production pipelines for AI video products.
Musical Director at Artists Caleb Kunle, Max Pope, Joe Devlin
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
Composed, arranged, and directed full live sets performed at prestigious venues including Glastonbury, The Barbican, and The British Museum. Led hybrid setups blending acoustic instruments with live electronics and backing tracks.
Founder & Composer at Big Limbo Sounds
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023
Created original compositions for film, branded media, and independent artists. Engineered and produced hundreds of tracks across genres including orchestral, electronic, and soul.
Musical Director at Various Artists (Caleb Kunle, Max Pope, Joe Devlin)
January 1, 2022 - June 26, 2025
Composed, arranged, and directed full live sets performed at major venues including Glastonbury, The Barbican, and The British Museum. Led hybrid setups blending acoustic instruments with live electronics and backing tracks.
Founder & Composer at Big Limbo Sounds
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023
Created original compositions for film, branded media, and independent artists. Engineered and produced hundreds of tracks across diverse genres from orchestral to electronic to soul.

Education

BA (Hons) Audio Production at SAE Institute, London
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
BA in Audio Production at SAE Institute London
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
BA in Audio Production at SAE Institute London
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
A-Level at Worth School, Sussex
September 1, 2009 - June 30, 2013

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Non-Profit Organization