South African musician Kabelo Motsamai, better known as Prince Kaybee, exits Universal Music Group after 8 years.
The musician, who has voiced his opinion regarding the record label’s treatment, is said to finally be “free” from the record label as his contract has been terminated with the company.
The termination of the contract is said to be agreed upon by both parties involved.
Taking to social media, Kaybee shared a statement released by UM, stating that the joint venture agreement between them and the DJ had been terminated.
“The parties have agreed to mutually terminate the Agreement with effect from 3 April 2023 and UM releases you from the delivery of any further recording in terms of the Agreement.”
“UM shall continue to commercially exploit the recordings, account and make payment (if due) to you in terms of the Agreement,” reads the statement.
The record label thanked the DJ for working with them.
“We thank you for the opportunity of working with us and we wish you every success in the future.”
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Many of The DJ’s industry friends along with fans flooded the musician’s comment section as they celebrated and wished him well for the future.
Actress Pearl Thusi took to the musician’s comment saying: “That exploit word is WILD,” she wrote.
Former Idols SA judge and singer Unathi Nkayi said she was happy for the Banomoya hitmaker by simply commenting: “I’m happy for you,” she wrote.
