Joe Budden recently weighed in on the controversy involving Nigerian singer Omah Lay, who claimed that an unnamed artist stole his concept for a new album.
Omah Lay had earlier revealed in an interview that he had shared his innovative sound with a fellow artist, trusting that the collaboration would bring something new to the Afrobeat scene. However, to his dismay, the artist released an album months later that featured the very sound Omah Lay had shared in confidence.
In response to this situation, Joe Budden, a well-known figure in the music industry, confirmed that he had listened to the track in question. He expressed his agreement with Omah Lay, stating that the singer was indeed telling the truth about the concept theft. Budden further mentioned that he is aware of the identity of the artist who allegedly took Omah Lay’s sound but chose not to disclose it at this time.
Omah Lay, determined not to let this setback define him, has since re-recorded his album, which he confidently claims will be a historic milestone in Afrobeats.
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Fans are eagerly awaiting this new release, especially after hearing his latest single, “Moving,” which marks the first step in his comeback after this unfortunate episode【16†source】.
