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28th September 2023 7:53:28 AM
2 mins readBy: Phoebe Martekie Doku
Highlife musician Kuami Eugene has recently disclosed that he made a substantial creative contribution to Mr. Drew's popular hit song 'Case,' encompassing approximately 80% of the song's content. This contribution includes composing the catchy hook and a significant portion of the second verse. Despite his significant role in shaping the song's success, Kuami Eugene has expressed that he has not been duly acknowledged or compensated for his creative input.
"I wrote the entire hook, and some part of the second verse. I wrote like 80 percent of that song. In fact, before he came to record the song, that hook and everything were already done, he listened to it and sang it," Kuami Eugene explained.
Kuami Eugene expressed his disappointment and frustration, noting that despite his substantial creative input into the song, Mr. Drew had not fulfilled his financial obligation to compensate him for his contribution.
"All I heard from him was like bro, the song, make we drop and that was when I was in America.
"That was when he texted to ask if we should drop the song but because of the time difference, I was asleep and when I woke up, he didn’t inform my manager or anything and the second person who was around when we recorded the song texted me later to inform me he (Drew) had dropped the song. I texted him (Drew) to ask and he left me on read," he recounted.
Kuami Eugene openly shared his disappointment regarding the ongoing situation, expressing his frustration by saying, "It's quite unfortunate that I have to resort to this platform to convey a message to Mr. Drew, urging him to fulfill his obligations, especially given the song's success."
He emphasized the importance of recognizing and crediting artists for their contributions in the entertainment industry, highlighting the significance of acknowledging the rightful creators of creative content.
Despite the current dispute, Kuami Eugene conveyed his desire for a harmonious resolution, underlining his strong bond with Mr. Drew, whom he regards as a brother. He expressed hope that Mr. Drew would take the necessary steps to address the issue by providing a split sheet, which is a document detailing each contributor's share in a song, to resolve the matter amicably.
Kuami Eugene is well-known for his exceptional songwriting abilities and has penned songs for numerous other artists in the Ghanaian music scene. He revealed that he wrote songs for other artists because he couldn't perform all of them himself and recognized when a particular song would better suit another artist's style.
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