Abee aclara que no demandó a Emiliano Aguilar y reclama regalías del proyecto
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Takeaways
- ❖Abi denies filing a lawsuit against Emiliano Aguilar, stating the public perception is incorrect.
- ❖She is seeking her rightful share of royalties for the song 'Harley Guasón,' which has garnered nearly four million views.
- ❖All current earnings from 'Harley Guasón' on Emiliano's platforms are being used to pay off his pre-existing debt to 'Alzada,' a previous label.
- ❖Abi's company, Negro Entertainment, invested in the production of 'Harley Guasón,' including the beat, mixing, mastering, and voice recording.
- ❖OG El Movimiento, a co-writer, is accused by Abi of falsely claiming producer credits and making highly personal, offensive remarks.
- ❖Abi expresses willingness to perform the song with Emiliano Aguilar, prioritizing her passion for music and performing.
- ❖Several other collaborative projects between Abi and Emiliano, including a 'Cumbialand' album, are currently on hold due to the disputes.
Insights
1No Lawsuit Filed, But Royalties Are Due
Abi clarifies that she did not sue Emiliano Aguilar, contrary to public belief. However, she is actively seeking her rightful share of royalties for their successful collaboration 'Harley Guasón,' which has accumulated nearly four million views on Emiliano's platforms. She possesses a split sheet confirming equal percentages for all participants.
Abi states, 'No, no, eso también es otra cosa que se ha visto en en muchas este, bueno, he visto muchos comentarios que mucha gente dice que que lo estoy demandando y eso pues no es no es cierto.' She later adds, 'hasta el momento yo no he recibido nada de la canción. Obviamente la canción ya ha generado y pues esperar a hablar con el equipo de Emiliano... porque yo tengo la split sheet del máster de la canción donde vienen los porcentajes por igual a todos los que participamos en la canción.'
2Emiliano Aguilar's Past Contractual Debt Diverts Royalties
Abdul, a representative for Emiliano Aguilar, reveals that all current earnings from 'Harley Guasón' are being diverted to pay off a significant debt Emiliano incurred from a previous contract with the label 'Alzada.' This means Abi and other collaborators will not receive royalties until this debt is fully settled, which could take years.
Abdul explains, 'Emiliano, cuando yo lo agarré, él estaba firmado con Alzada, tenía un contrato muy fuerte con la cual no lo dejaba trabajar muy bien... Ellos cobran, cobran, cobran hasta liquidar. Entonces, lo de lo de Harley Watson... ese dinero ya no es de ustedes porque ya desde desde hace mucho ya hubo un problema y un contrato con Alzada... todo lo que se ha hecho se va a Alzada hasta que Emiliano termina de pagar su deuda.'
3Dispute Over Production Credits and Personal Attacks by OG El Movimiento
Abi details a contentious relationship with OG El Movimiento, who co-wrote 'Harley Guasón.' She accuses him of falsely claiming producer credits, despite only providing an MP3 and lyrics, while her company (Negro Entertainment) handled the full production. OG El Movimiento also allegedly made highly offensive personal remarks, including a derogatory comment about Abi's sister, who has Prader-Willi syndrome.
Abi states, 'él cree que es el productor de la canción de Harley Guasón cuando solamente escribió la canción y mandó un MP3 a mi productor... él hizo el bit, la mezcla del máster y la grabación de voces, que fue todo lo que hizo mi compañía para Harley Wasón.' She also recounts, 'Me mandó uno donde él acusaba a Emiliano, que decía que Emiliano dijo que que él no quería saber nada de mí ni de mi familia de mongoles. Y yo tengo una hermana que tiene un síndrome de este es un síndrome de Prader Willy.'
4Industry Standard for Royalty Splits and Registration
The discussion touches on standard royalty splits for collaborations (e.g., 33% for each of two artists and a producer/engineer) and the importance of registering songs with performance rights organizations like BMI or ASCAP to ensure all credited parties receive their due percentages as authors and composers.
Abi mentions, 'los porcentajes por igual.' Abdul advises, 'BMI o ACAP, cuando registran la canción, no sé si lo han registrado de esa manera, ya le ponen al al Oji como no no compositor, como como ¿cuál? Autor. Ajá. ¿Para qué? Para que le caiga a él su porcentaje por medio de ellos por autor.'
Bottom Line
The 'All-Star Game incident' where Abi and her team were removed from an event due to their association with Emiliano Aguilar suggests that artist disputes can lead to broader industry blacklisting or social repercussions, even for uninvolved parties.
Artists entering collaborations should be aware that their professional reputation and access to industry events can be impacted by the unresolved conflicts of their collaborators, even if they are not directly involved in the dispute.
Develop reputation management services for artists that proactively monitor and mitigate negative associations, offering guidance on navigating public disputes to protect their brand and career opportunities.
Despite significant success (millions of views), a song's earnings can be entirely inaccessible to contributing artists if a primary collaborator has substantial pre-existing contractual debts that take precedence.
Artists must conduct thorough due diligence on potential collaborators' financial and contractual histories, or ensure robust legal protections are in place, to avoid having their work's revenue diverted to unrelated debts.
Create a 'financial health check' service for artists and labels, providing background checks on collaborators' existing contracts and financial obligations to identify potential royalty diversion risks before project commencement.
Opportunities
Cumbialand Collaborative Album & Tour
Abi proposed and registered a concept for a collaborative album and tour called 'Cumbialand' with Emiliano Aguilar, featuring cumbia music and other prominent artists. This project is currently on hold due to the ongoing disputes but represents a viable, registered concept for a musical venture.
Lessons
- Always secure a detailed split sheet for all musical collaborations, clearly outlining royalty percentages for every contributor (artists, producers, writers) and ensure it is legally binding.
- Investigate the contractual history and financial obligations of key collaborators to identify any pre-existing debts or agreements that could impact future royalty distributions.
- Register all musical works with performance rights organizations (e.g., BMI, ASCAP) as soon as possible to legally protect authorship, composition, and publishing rights, ensuring proper royalty collection.
- Prioritize direct, professional communication to resolve disputes, especially when personal conflicts threaten lucrative joint ventures. Avoid public 'tiraderas' that escalate tensions and damage potential future collaborations.
Resolving Artist Disputes Through Direct Communication
Initiate direct, private communication with the involved party, bypassing managers or intermediaries, to address specific issues.
Focus on the professional and financial implications of the dispute, emphasizing mutual benefit from resolution.
Separate personal feelings from business negotiations to foster a more productive dialogue.
Seek common ground for future collaborations or resolution, even if past issues remain complex.
Notable Moments
Abi and her team were ejected from an All-Star Game event, allegedly because of their association with Emiliano Aguilar, indicating broader repercussions of the dispute.
This incident demonstrates how artist conflicts can extend beyond direct parties, affecting professional opportunities and public perception for those associated with the dispute.
OG El Movimiento allegedly sent Abi a message accusing Emiliano Aguilar of calling Abi's family 'mongoles,' a term deeply offensive due to Abi's sister having Prader-Willi syndrome.
This highlights the extreme personal attacks that can arise in industry disputes, crossing ethical lines and causing significant emotional distress, underscoring the need for professional conduct.
Quotes
"Abi, yo ni sabía ni quién eras, la neta. Cuando llegué yo a la canción, este, yo ya había agarrado mi parte, llegaste tú y yo ni sabía ni qué estaba pasando."
"Yo tengo la split sheet del máster de la canción donde vienen los porcentajes por igual a todos los que participamos en la canción y pues de ahí se tiene que basar cómo se va a dividir las realidades."
"Lo de lo de Harley Watson, lo que yo miré en el en el estudio de YouTube, ponle que se hizo como 3,000,000, ¿verdad? La canción de Harley Wason, pero ese dinero ya no es de ustedes porque ya desde desde hace mucho ya hubo un problema y un contrato con Alzada."
"Si tengo que cantar con Emiliano y él no quiere, yo voy a cantar y y ya. O sea, eso es pues sí, así se hace un artista cuando va y no está, pues cansa su parte como tal, pum, y vamos."
"Él se queda como productor, ¿no? Y justo justo entendiendo esa situación que él quería tener esos créditos, le le habíamos dicho, 'Okay, está bien, ponemos tu nombre junto con el de brujo y y los dos tienen créditos del de pues del máster y de la canción, o sea, por igual.' y todavía se enojó y entonces no sé, no sé qué quería."
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