A cultural and creative renaissance man, Melbourne-based Samuel Gaskin channels his Māori and Nigerian roots to create and produce hard-hitting and powerful Art while simultaneously striving to promote diversity and inclusion in the entertainment world. Whether it’s through award-winning productions like RECKŌNING, music with Indigenous artists such as Kee'ahn and The Merindas, his role as the Managing Director of BIPOC LGBTQI+ led and focussed entertainment company Beat Entertainment, or his perpetual activism work, Gaskin is more than just another player in the creative world, he’s the insatiable force it needs to thrive. His latest achievements include 2024 APRA PDA Popular Contemporary Award finalist. RECKŌNING music video official selection Māoriland Film Festival. 2022 Winner VICTORIAN MULTICULTURAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2022 ARTS AWARD 2022 APRA professional development awards finalist 2022 RĀIN added to Double J & RTR FM 2022 RĀIN added to MTV UPLOAD 2022 RĀIN added to BLAK AUSTRALIA & DEADLY BEATS SPOTIFY PLAYLISTS 2022 RĀIN played by Triple J, Koori Radio , 4ZZZ, JOY FM ,RTRFM 92.1 ,SYN , Double J 2021 RECKŌNING added to Apple Musics New Music daily & New in Electronic playlist where it stayed for 12 weeks 2021 RECKŌNING premiered as " A SONG YOU NEED TO KNOW" - ROLLING STONE AUSTRALIA 2020 RECKŌNING wins 4 Melbourne Fringe Awards