PaBrymo enlisted the expertise of renowned video director, TG Omori, for the visuals of his most recent release, the Amapiano and Hip Hop fusion, “In Battle“, featuring the Street Hop expert, Zlatan.
PaBrymo has a profound connection to music which is intricately intertwined with his life and personal experiences and he attributes a portion of his success to the strong community he has fostered over time.
This perspective guided the creation of his EP, “City Boy“, which was released in August 2023 and featured collaborations with ODUMODUBLVCK, Seyi Vibez, and Kida Kudz.
Despite the positive reception on Nigerian streaming platforms, PaBrymo faces criticism for allegedly not obtaining clearance from Gospel singer, Gloria Oluchi, whose single “We Are In Battle“, was sampled for the chorus of his hit song.
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This incident adds PaBrymo to a growing list of artists facing claims of copyright infringement. The issue echoes a similar controversy involving breakout artist Shallipopi in 2023, accused of unlawfully sampling Pa Monday Edogbaisi‘s song for the hit “Oba Pluto“.
Critics point out the irony of PaBrymo affording the expensive services of TG Omori while allegedly neglecting the clearance for the sample that contributed significantly to his song’s success.
Observers argue that such instances highlight the lack of established structures and institutions in the Nigerian music industry, emphasizing the need for adherence to due process and addressing structural deficiencies within the Afrobeats genre.
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