Budding artist, Imrana has bemoaned the cunning way established and mainstream artists steal the intellectual property of underground artists.
Although he did not mention any name, Imrana who has been endorsed by the likes of Stonebwoy and Sarkodie, said most of the affected emerging artists are afraid to voice it out but he won’t keep mute over it.
“I know this is a difficult issue to raise but somebody has to say it the way it is. Sincerely, some of these big artistes are just sabotaging underground artistes by stealing their songs.
“I know there are few bold ones who have come out to tell their story but they don’t get justice because they are fighting against giants.
“It is very unfortunate that this issue has been shelved but I believe it is time for an open discussion since it is killing the energy of young artistes,” he said.
Imrana also accused sound engineers and producers of aiding the top acts because they mostly sell the idea and songs to such big artistes.
“I don’t blame these artistes entirely because some sound engineers and producers sometimes give the songs to them.
“For instance, when a young artiste records but doesn’t have the resources to master or complete the production and leaves it with producers, they sell them and defend that it is their property which is not right.
“I’m expecting a lot of bashing for this but I’m very ready for it because somebody has to stand up for the truth,” he said.
