Robby De Sá


Robby De Sá is a producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Potchefstroom in South Africa. He attended Potchefstroom High School for Boys and North-West University.

Career

Based in Sydney, he has worked with many artists, songwriters and producers including The Veronicas, MAY-A, Gretta Ray, Busby Marou, Mitch James, Tina Arena, Pamela Shayne, 5 Seconds of Summer, and Stan Walker. He was reported to be one of 'Australia's most accomplished songwriters' in November 2013..

Credits

Discography

ArtistAlbumSongRelease DateCredit
MAY-AGreen - SingleGreen2020Co-writer/Producer
The McClymontsMayhem to MadnessOpen Heart2020Co-writer
The McClymontsMayhem to MadnessFree Fall2020Co-writer
Shannen JamesCollide - SingleCollide2020Co-writer
The VeronicasThink of Me - SingleThink of Me2019Co-writer/Producer
Busby MarouThe Great DivideBest of Times2019Co-writer
MAY-AFools Paradise - SingleFools Paradise2019Co-writer/Producer
Eilish GilliganKeep Up - SingleKeep Up2019Co-writer/Producer
Mitch JamesMitch JamesCan't Help Myself2018Co-writer/Producer
Matt GreshamWho Am I NowRising Up2018Co-writer/Producer
Matt GreshamWho Am I NowWho Am I Now2018Co-writer/Producer
MarceloSkin and Bones - SingleSkin and Bones1 December 2016Co-writer/Producer
Gavin EdwardsSilver SkiesBeautiful Morning21 October 2016Co-writer
In StereoShe's Rock n Roll - EPGood Times1 April 2016Co-writer/Producer
Joe MooreA Thousand LifetimesA Thousand Lifetimes6 November 2015Co-writer
Joe MooreA Thousand LifetimesMiss You6 November 2015Co-writer
Joe MooreA Thousand LifetimesWithout You6 November 2015Co-writer
Dami ImHeart BeatsHeart So Dry25 September 2014Co-writer/Producer
Taylor HendersonBurnt LettersSail Away11 July 2014Co-writer/Producer
Stan WalkerInventing MyselfTime To Save Our Love25 October 2013Co-writer/Co-Producer
Stan WalkerInventing MyselfHurricane25 October 2013Co-writer/Co-Producer
Tina ArenaResetOnly Lonely18 October 2013Co-writer/Producer
Tina ArenaResetLose Myself18 October 2013Co-writer
Brian McFaddenNon-album singleTime To Save Our Love29 September 2013Co-writer
Ben HazlewoodLoveless – EPTwice23 April 2013Co-writer
Ben HazlewoodLoveless – EPKnock on My Window23 April 2013Co-writer
Brittany CairnsBrittany Cairns EPBehind The Scenes22 March 2013Co-writer

Performing credits

ArtistTourLocationYearCredit
Tina Arena'Reset' TourAustralia2014Guitarist
Emma BirdsallOneRepublic 'Native' support actAustralia2013Musical Director & Guitarist
Brian McFadden support actUK and Australia2013Guitarist
Rachael LeahcarRachael Leahcar TourAustralia2013Musical Director & Guitarist

Early Career and Franklin

Roberto Manuel De Sá has been a professional guitarist since 1999 when he joined South African band 'Allegory' in Johannesburg, South Africa. In 2002, after the band completed a contract for Sun City International, he moved to Ireland with vocalist Gavin Edwards at the request of ex-Westlife member Brian McFadden and formed the band 'Franklin' with several other South African musicians. They were signed to Brian's own label in Ireland. Robby co-wrote and released the single "You" in June 2004 which led to the Top 20 hit for the band in Ireland. Franklin performed at many of the Ireland's high-profile events such as Oxegen, Michelstown Festival and O2 in The Park. The band also supported Incubus at the Point Depot, Dublin in May 2004.. As a session musician Robby has performed and toured with Enrique Iglesias, Il Divo, Westlife, Brian Mcfadden, Charley Pride, Shakin Stevens, Delta Goodrem and Ben Mills.

Vanda and Young Songwriting Competition 2013

Robby was a co-writer of the song 'Paperthin' which placed second in the 2013 'Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition'

Only Lonely

Robby co-wrote and produced the Tina Arena song Only Lonely, which featured in a commercial for the 2013 season finale of Australian soap opera Home and away. The song peaked at No. 32 on the Australian Aria Singles Chart on 24 November 2013 and peaked at No. 14 in the Australian iTunes Store