By Orukpe Rebecca
In a recent episode of his podcast, Joe Budden, a veteran American rapper and media personality, expressed his opinion about Burna Boy, a Grammy-winning Nigerian singer. Budden referred to Burna Boy as the “biggest artiste in the world” and acknowledged his global music influence. However, Budden took issue with Burna Boy’s handling of the ownership of the hit song “Talibans” by Jamaica-based artist Byron Messia, after Burna Boy was featured in the remix.
Budden mentioned that he was not a fan of artists transferring ownership of existing songs to themselves after being featured in a remix. He cited the example of Kanye West and designer’s collaboration, which he strongly disagreed with. Budden suggested that if an artist creates a hit, they should work it themselves, and if another artist, like Burna Boy, is featured on the track, the ownership should be shared.
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While Budden acknowledged that he was not aware of the specifics of the business arrangement between Byron Messia and Burna Boy, he expressed his general disapproval of such situations. He emphasized the importance of fair and transparent collaborations in the music industry.
It’s interesting to hear different perspectives on these matters, as they shed light on the complexities of the music business. Open discussions about ownership and collaboration can help artists navigate these situations more effectively and ensure that everyone involved is treated fairly.
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Overall, it’s important for artists to find a balance between artistic collaboration and maintaining the integrity of the original creators’ work. The music industry is constantly evolving, and it’s crucial to have conversations that promote fairness and transparency.
He said, “I’m never a fan of people transferring ownership of already existing songs to themselves after being featured in the remix.
“To the biggest artiste in the world [Burna Boy]. Yeah, I’m not a fan of when that happens. If you made the hit, go work it. If Burna Boy is on it, that should be yours now. But I don’t know the business he [Byron Messia] and Burna Boy did.
“I never remember that going right for somebody. Designer and Kenye [West], I was vehemently against it.”