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Black Coffee poaches Arthur star?
Arthur Mafokate claims that Black Coffee poached one of his
artists, Thiwe.
Thiwe is an afro-soul artist who had been with Mafokate's 999
Music but
recently signed with Soulstic Music, owned by the house music DJ.
Soulstic Music label manager, Amaru da Costa confirmed that the
singer had
indeed signed with them, leaving Mafokate with a bitter taste in
his mouth.
Mafokate claims that Thiwe signed a three-year contract with 999
Music in 2008
and released only one album titled 'Who Am I?' The project
featured the song 'Crazy',
which Black Coffee allegedly remixed without getting permission
from 999 Music.
"Thiwe is still my artist and I want royalties for ‘Crazy' from
Black
Coffee because he didn't ask for permission from 999 Music to
feature the song
on his album," said Mofakate.
Thiwe was supposed to have released two more albums with
Mafokate's label but
failed to honour her contractual obligation after vanishing soon
after wrapping
up her first project.
"Some DJs accused me of stealing her song 'Crazy' after seeing it
on
Arthur Jr's album. When I asked them how I could steal the song
that I own
publishing rights to, they said because Thiwe was signed to Black
Coffee's
stable," Mafokate said.
Black Coffee has addressed the situation on twitter, saying, among
other
things, that he respects Mafokate but does not fear him.
Date Posted : 17 May 2012