Sidhu Moosewala's parents threaten legal action against Saga Music over 'Phantom' song, say label had no consent
PTC News Desk: The parents of late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur, have objected to the release of his song ‘Phantom’ by Saga Music, alleging that the music label released it without their consent or authorisation.
In a statement, the singer’s parents said Saga Music proceeded with the release despite their request to put it on hold and discuss the matter to reach a resolution. They also alleged that the label did not have any valid documentation from them authorising the release.
Expressing their displeasure, Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur said they were initiating appropriate legal action to protect their late son’s legacy and rights. They also appealed to other artists and music labels claiming to hold documents or rights related to Sidhu Moose Wala’s songs to consult the family before making public announcements or releasing his music.
The couple urged all concerned parties to discuss matters related to the singer’s musical works directly with the family.
Earlier disputes over unreleased songs
The latest controversy has brought back memories of the family’s earlier objections to the release of Sidhu Moose Wala’s unreleased recordings.
In August 2022, the family had opposed the release of ‘Jaandi Vaar’, recorded with singer Afsana Khan and music composers Salim-Sulaiman, alleging that their consent had not been obtained.
So far, 13 songs recorded by the singer before his death have been released posthumously by his team on YouTube and other platforms. The latest release, ‘Ghostface Killah’, came out in September this year.
Meanwhile, the singer’s much-publicised ‘Signed to God’ hologram world tour was indefinitely postponed midway. The tour had begun with two sold-out shows in Toronto and Vancouver on October 9 and 15.
His father attributed the decision to the prevailing situation in Punjab and protests following the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa. The remaining shows scheduled in Canada and the United States were put on hold.
- PTC NEWS
