Kwaw Kese Calls Out Joey B, Lil Shaker & DJ Vyrusky Over Alleged Sampling Allegations

• A new collaboration between rappers Joey B, Lil Shaker and DJ Vyrusky has stoked a frenzy online
• The new song appears to follow the vibe of Kwaw Kese's cult classic and fan favourite Nonsense
• Kwaw Kese who recently lost his mother has shared his frustrations and plans for the next step in dealing with the issue

Ghanaian rap icon Kwaw Kese has sparked controversy after calling out Joey B, Lil Shaker, and DJ Vyrusky for allegedly sampling his song without permission.

Taking to Twitter, the “Mad Time” hitmaker didn’t hold back, questioning whether he should take legal action or let it slide.

Fans quickly joined the debate, with opinions split on whether the rap legend should pursue a lawsuit or move on.

With tensions rising in the industry, all eyes are now on the accused artists for a response.

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Speaking to YEN.com.gh, entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh shared his thoughts on the Kwaw Kese's allegations.

The complexities of music rights administration and copyright management often give artistes in Kwaw Kese's situation ideas that may not be accurate.

While some music listeners can clearly recall Kwaw Kese's nonsense after hearing the new variation by Joey B, Lil Shaker, and Dj Vyrusky, it appears the process falls into another category other than sampling.

"Technically it wasn’t a sample but an interpolation and we that they need to clear with the producer, not the songwriter or performer or even the right owner since the interpolation was on the beat. So if Hammer wasn’t consulted he has the right to take the legal route."

The entertainment analyst also established that the biggest victim, in this case, was the producer and not Kwaw Kese.

"If the lyrics were interpolated then Kwaw Kese becomes the interested party. Also with interpolation what you usually get is a piece of the mechanical royalties and credit. Sometimes based on negotiations you can take a lump sum to forgo the splits."

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Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Kwaw Kese had weighed in on Kendrick Lamar's Grammy frenzy with a post that got many drooling over the former's legacy.

Kendrick's win brought flashbacks of the Ghana Music Awards 2008 when Kwaw Kese took home five awards.

The race was between Kwaw Kese, Becca and Ofori Amponsa who each scored six nominations including the ultimate Artiste of the Year. His strides broached significant conversations about his legacy of being one of the only few Ghanaian rappers to win the coveted Artiste of the Year award.

Source: YEN.com.gh