Dapper Music, a record label owned by Damilola Akinwunmi, has released an official statement following the exit of two of its high profiled artists, Shallipopi and Muyeez.
The departure of the two musicians sent shockwaves through the music industry. Also, many fans expressed surprise and disappointment at the news. Shallipopi and Muyeez had both cited intransparency, lack of trust, and exploitation as reasons for their decision to leave the label.
However, in a statement released on its official social media handle, Dapper Music failed to directly address the allegations made by the departing artists. Instead, the label focused on reassuring the public and its remaining artists of its commitment to its core values.
According to the statement, Dapper Music has always embraced growth and evolution as essential components of success in the music industry. The label emphasized its dedication to empowering artists, fostering collaboration, and championing talents from all walks of life.
The statement read in part: “At Dapper Music and Entertainment, we always embrace growth as a vital part of success for individuals, talents, and partners. The music industry thrives on constant evolution, and we believe adapting to growth is essential for all.”
Additionally, the label spoke about its decade-long history of nurturing fresh talent, supporting its artists, and strengthening partnerships. “For over a decade, Dapper group has been committed to empowering artists, fostering collaboration, and championing talents from all walks of life, giving them platforms to grow. These values continue to inspire us as we nurture fresh talent, support our artists, and strengthen our partnerships,” the statement added.
While the statement aimed to calm the waters and reassure stakeholders of Dapper Music’s commitment to its values, it remains to be seen how the controversy will impact the label’s reputation and relationships with its remaining artists.
