Ntsiki Mazwai Calls Out Industry Exploitation: A Conversation On Fairness In Music
- Ntsiki Mazwai takes Gallo Records to task, accusing them of exploiting her by owning her masters despite not contributing to her music production.
- Controversy swirls around DJ Maphorisa over alleged gatekeeping after failing to credit Samthing Soweto on his latest track.
- Mazwai warns young artists about predatory contracts from major labels, urging them to understand what they’re signing.
Hey there, let’s dive into a conversation that’s rocking the South African music scene. Poet and musician Ntsiki Mazwai has stepped up to the mic, shedding light on the darker side of the industry. She’s not holding back when it comes to calling out big names—labels like Ambitiouz Entertainment and even artists like DJ Maphorisa. The issue? Allegations of exploitation and gatekeeping that have left upcoming artists feeling taken advantage of. This isn’t just noise; it’s a call for change in how the industry operates.
How Ntsiki Mazwai Tackled Gallo Records
You’ve probably heard of Ntsiki Mazwai—the poet, the musician, the voice of reason. Well, she’s not just sitting on the sidelines anymore. She’s leveling accusations against Gallo Records, one of the biggest names in the biz. And guess what? This comes right after the dust-up involving DJ Maphorisa and claims of gatekeeping.
Remember when DJ Maphorisa and Mas Musiq were trending online for all the wrong reasons? Fans were fired up because Samthing Soweto wasn’t credited on the track Amalanga Awafani. It’s not the first time this kind of drama has bubbled up around the Amapiano star, but it sure did get people talking. Now, Ntsiki Mazwai has added her voice to the mix, and it’s loud and clear.
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According to ZiMoja, Ntsiki isn’t afraid to call out the big dogs. On her Moya Podcast, she shared her own story of being exploited during her peak years. Here’s the kicker—Gallo Records owns her masters, but they didn’t even produce the songs. How does that happen? Ntsiki explains that it’s all part of a pattern where major labels prey on young, eager artists who don’t fully understand the contracts they’re signing. She admitted that she was young and naive back then and said:
“I was obviously young and didn’t know contracts. Also this thing of big corporates signing with desperate artists and exploiting them. I paid for everything and did everything. My only mistake was signing to Gallo thinking I needed them.”
Prince Kaybee Weighs In on DJ Maphorisa and Samthing Soweto’s Beef
Switching gears a bit, let’s talk about Prince Kaybee. This guy knows how to stir the pot, and he sure did it with his take on the ongoing feud between Samthing Soweto and DJ Maphorisa. If you’ve been following the drama, you know it’s been all over social media, leaving fans divided and buzzing with opinions.
The tension between these two artists isn’t new, but it’s definitely heating up. It seems like there’s a lot of unspoken tension boiling beneath the surface. Prince Kaybee, always ready with a comment, dropped his thoughts, and let’s just say it’s been an eye-opener for many. Whether you agree with him or not, one thing’s for sure—this conversation isn’t going away anytime soon.
