{"id":17423,"date":"2024-06-27T01:19:56","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T01:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=17423"},"modified":"2024-06-27T11:36:50","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T11:36:50","slug":"sarkodie-condemns-record-labels-in-hennessy-africa-cypher-reiterates-his-independence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=17423","title":{"rendered":"Sarkodie condemns record labels in Hennessy Africa Cypher, reiterates his independence"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In the eagerly awaited \u201cHennessy South Africa Cypher 2024,\u201d Ghanaian rap legend Sarkodie delivered a scathing verse criticising the increasing power of big record labels in the African music industry.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The eight-minute-long cypher features six of Africa\u2019s best rappers. Maglera Doe Boy (South Africa), Didi B (Ivory Coast), Young Lunya (Tanzania), Khaligraph Jones (Kenya), and Ladipoe (Nigeria).<\/p>\n

When Sarkodie took his turn on the cypher, he proved his rap dexterity delivering an impeccable rap with a narration of his humble beginning of his music career.<\/p>\n

The rapper also mentioned how record labels take advantage of musicians declaring his freedom and independence not to be under any label.<\/p>\n

\u201cI did this thing myself, I never messed with mages. They gave me documents like a thousand pages. I want my freedom because most of my homies are locked in cages. It\u2019s been a decade, I\u2019m rapping, I\u2019m like the rock of ages,\u201d Sarkodie raps, affirming his disapproval of signing on to record labels and highlighting the restrictions artistes face under label contracts.<\/p>\n

The \u2018Otan\u2019 hitmaker further criticised how some record labels impede collaborations between artistes noting the cumbersome process and operations of record labels.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s kinda strange how this music has changed from how it was. I need a verse from my bro, a couple calls. But now I need to speak to some dude cos he\u2019s the boss. Split the publishing before we hit the stores,\u201d he rapped.<\/p>\n

However, Sarkodie acknowledged the accomplishments major labels have had in promoting African music throughout the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t hate cos it\u2019s working, I see results. African music was buzzing but it couldn\u2019t cross as soon as we signed the paperwork labels opened the doors.\u201d<\/p>\n

Finally, he likens the activities of these big international record labels to \u201cfraudsters\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow I see how y\u2019all really move. Cos the same thing that fraud people do. Throw a couple dollars, cage you in a zoo.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

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