Nigerian record producer, Kel-P, has finally broken his silence regarding the claims made by his former client, singer Solidstar. In January, Solidstar accused Kel-P of stealing his musical style and using it for Burna Boy when he had the chance to collaborate with the Grammy-winning artist.
Solidstar stated that he allowed the matter to slide because Burna Boy once assisted him. However, Kel-P has now reacted to the claims, insisting that he created the musical styles Solidstar accused him of stealing from him and giving Burna Boy.
In a recent episode of the Urban96 podcast, Kel-P explained that some artists assume they own a sound because a producer created similar sounds with them. He said, “So many artists have said I’m giving their vibes to other artists. What they don’t understand is that I created the sound and I give to them, so when they hear that same sound from other artists, they feel entitled.”
Kel-P also shared his side of the story regarding his working relationship with Solidstar. He revealed that Solidstar was one of the first artists he worked with, and they were making music together back and forth. However, Kel-P stated that he didn’t make a dime from Solidstar, as he was just making music with him because he’s talented.
Kel-P further explained that when he got the opportunity to work with Burna Boy, he stopped giving attention to other artists. He also shared that Solidstar reached out to him after the COVID-19 lockdown in 2021 or 2022, congratulating him on his deal with Burna Boy and asking him to look out for a recording deal for him.
Kel-P gained recognition after producing and co-writing 10 of the 19 songs on Burna Boy’s 2019 Grammy-nominated album, ‘African Giant.’ His reaction to Solidstar’s claims has sparked a heated debate among fans and followers, with many weighing in on the issue.