Popular DJ, Neptune, has reacted to an allegation by star singer, Rema, that he released his song without his consent.
The younger act raised the alarm on social media on Friday, saying Neptune put the song on his new album without his ‘Rema’s) consent.
But in some documents on Saturday, the DJ, whose real name is Imohiosen Patrick, said he extensively discussed with Rema’s management, saying whatever lapse in communication that came up was not his fault.
He published screenshots of some correspondences to this effect.
Neptune said:
“My attention has been drawn to different publications on the above and it is right for the records to be set straight for posterity.
“The general public should take note that the DJ Neptune’s brand respects all and sundry, and would not act in any way to tarnish the hard-earned image built over the years. Further to this, I wish to state that in the course of my work Rema’s record was obtained, and the right steps were taken.
“Attached to this are screenshots of email of the final mixed and mastered versions of the said work forwarded to Rema’s manager (in line with International Best Practices and Procedures), and other members of his team, dated 21st September 2021, notifying them of the inclusion of the said composition in my album, and also the proposed release date of the album.
“Further to this, I am also attaching a response dated 21st September 2021 issued by Rema’s manager, through whom the said composition was earlier forwarded to me, acknowledging the receipt of the same email.
“And upon other telecommunications, I did give instruction to my legal representative to forward the collaboration agreement to Rema’s manager and team as earlier specified. Upon same, my lawyer was contacted by a licensing officer of Rema’s label for negotiations and clearance.
“Terms were agreed upon on 24th November, 2021, and the execution copy was to be sent in the morning of 25th November 2021, when I was contacted that Rema had requested the song be flagged down on the account of non-notice.
“Later in the day, I spoke to Rema’s team and I was made to understand that information was not properly circulated by the manager, and since I had made known the proper information with screenshot, then the fault was not in anyway mine, and it is just normal that we proceed with the release of my album while Rema’s terms would be attended to once the album drops.”
