Amapiano Stars Kabza De Small And Kelvin Momo In A Legal Battle Over A Contract Dispute
Label failed to uphold their contractual obligations
Amapiano Stars Kabza De Small And Kelvin Momo In A Legal Battle Over A Contract Dispute
Kabza De Small Bio
Kabelo Petrus Motha is a South African DJ and record producer, popularly known as Kabza De Small. He is a major figure in the amapiano genre of house music. Aside from his solo career, Motha is a member of the Scorpion Kings. Motha gained international recognition after the release of “Umshove”, in 2018.
- Born: November 27, 1992 (age 31 years), Mpumalanga, South Africa
- Full name: Kabelo Motha Mahlangu
- Genres: Amapiano; House
- Instrument(s): Keyboards; Piano; Drum Machine; Electronic Drum; Synthesizer
- Labels: Piano Hub (current); Bestbyfar Records (former)
Kabza De Small and Kelvin Momo, have found themselves entangled in a legal battle over contract disputes that have rocked the industry. The escalating conflict has not only put a strain on their professional relationship but cast a shadow over their once-close personal friendship.
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The discord between the two musical heavyweights arose from a contract disagreement between Kelvin Momo and Kabza De Small’s record label, PianoHub. Momo, signed under PianoHub, alleges that the label failed to uphold their contractual obligations, including the timely payment of royalties every six months and effective promotion of his music.
What Did Kelvin Momo Do?
Bio. Born Thato Ledwaba Kevin, Kelvin Momo is a South African music producer, DJ, and songwriter renowned for his distinctive Amapiano sound. His musical journey began at the age of 15 when he started producing beats, and since then, he has created hits such as Umalukatsi, Mang Dakiwe, Ska Bhaile, and Dakiwe.
According to reports, Momo claims that Kabza’s company did not fulfill its promises regarding the promotion of his 2020 project, “Momo’s Private School,” and the securing of endorsements. Additionally, Momo asserts that Kabza De Small’s team neglected to inform distributors and publishers that their contractual agreement had ended, leading to payment discrepancies that allegedly benefitted the label over the artist.
The dissatisfaction with these alleged breaches prompted Kelvin Momo to take significant legal action by filing a lawsuit in the Johannesburg High Court. In his legal filing, Momo is demanding a substantial R1 million in compensation for unpaid royalties and the failure of PianoHub to meet its contractual obligations. This move signifies a decisive step by Momo to address the unresolved contract disputes and seek redress for what he perceives as injustices.
