Ghanaian highlife and afrobeat artiste, Kuami Eugene has responded to numerous accusations that he steals songs by sampling music from other musicians.
In an interview on Hitz FM, October 21 Kuami Eugene clarified misconceptions surrounding his creative process.
“I don’t ‘steal’ music,” Kuami Eugene asserted firmly, countering the persistent rumors surrounding his work.
“Every artist takes influences from different places,” he explained, highlighting the collaborative nature of the music industry.
“There’s nothing wrong with taking a line or two and modifying it to fit my style,” he stated confidently.
“It’s a part of how we create music, and it’s something that professional musicians do all the time.”
“I feel like many artists can get away with it, but for me, it’s like every time I release a hit that includes a line reminiscent of another artist’s work, I’m criticized.
“It’s disheartening because I put a lot of effort into making my music original while drawing inspiration,” he lamented.
“At the end of the day, we’re all trying to create something beautiful that resonates with our audience,” he concluded.
