What you need to know:
- It was only after Benda made a public statement sharing his side of the story that Dre Cali sent an official email to Benda and the team, expressing his guilt.
- The ordeal shed light on the importance of communication and transparency in the music industry, prompting Benda to reconsider his approach to artist contracts and collaborations.
On May 10, 2024, Ykee Benda, the founder of Mpaka Records, opened up about Dre Cali’s unexpected departure from the record label. Benda expressed his disappointment and the challenges he faced when Dre Cali left the country without prior notice, leaving behind an unfulfilled contract.
According to Benda, Dre Cali initially traveled abroad for a performance, with the understanding that he would return. However, upon reaching his destination, Dre Cali seemingly found an opportunity to pursue other endeavors from there, failing to communicate his decision to Benda and the Mpaka Records team.
Despite having a year left on his contract with Mpaka Records, Dre Cali remained silent about his departure for months. It was only after Benda made a public statement sharing his side of the story that Dre Cali sent an official email to Benda and the team, expressing his guilt.
Benda revealed that the situation left him deeply hurt and hesitant about signing new artists under his record label. However, he clarified that Mpaka Records had signed a few artists, including Ugaboys, with separate contracts in place to avoid similar misunderstandings.
The ordeal shed light on the importance of communication and transparency in the music industry, prompting Benda to reconsider his approach to artist contracts and collaborations.
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