CALIFORNIA (CelebrityAccess) – Colombian reggaeton star Feid, identified for his infectious beats and chart-topping hits, is now going through a lawsuit over alleged music infringement. Sebastien Graux, a Grammy-nominated Belgian composer, claims that Feid’s 2022 hit “Ferxxo 100” and two different tracks, “X20X” and “De Tanto Chimbiar,” include unauthorized samples of his guitar loops.
In a lawsuit filed within the US District Courtroom for the Southern District of California on June 10, Graux accuses Feid and his manufacturing workforce of utilizing his music with out correct credit score or compensation. The grievance names Feid, whose actual identify is Salomon Villada Hoyos, together with Common Music Group (UMG), Colombian label Icon Music, and producers Sky Rompiendo and Jowan as defendants.
Graux’s grievance particulars an extended means of assurances from Feid’s producers that in the end fell by. Initially, throughout a visit to Colombia in September 2021, Graux met with the workforce at Icon Music, resulting in interactions with Rompiendo and Jowan. They labored with Feid then and confirmed curiosity in utilizing Graux’s guitar loops for his or her initiatives.
Throughout a subsequent assembly in Miami, Graux supplied Jowan with a number of audio recordsdata of his copyrighted works. Jowan later confirmed that three of those tracks have been utilized in Feid’s songs for his upcoming album. Graux was thrilled to be credited and compensated for his contributions.
Nevertheless, regardless of months of reassurances, Graux by no means acquired the promised credit score or fee. The lawsuit claims that makes an attempt to resolve the matter amicably have been unsuccessful, forcing Graux to take authorized motion. The grievance states, “Graux tried to resolve this dispute outdoors of litigation. Nevertheless, these makes an attempt have been wholly unsuccessful, necessitating the current motion.”
The three songs in query—”Ferxxo 100,” “X20X,” and “De Tanto Chimbiar”—have been important hits. “Ferxxo 100,” launched in June 2022, achieved Gold (Latin) certification within the US and 2x Platinum standing in Spain. Its music video boasts over 245 million views on YouTube, and it has been streamed greater than 444 million occasions on Spotify.
Graux’s profession consists of collaborations with high-profile artists like Ricky Martin, Farruko, and Rema. He describes himself as a four-time Grammy nominee with a status for creating distinctive guitar loops which have enriched quite a few tracks within the music business.
The lawsuit particulars that Graux was initially excited to be featured on Feid’s songs. He regarded ahead to receiving producer credit score for his contributions to the songs’ melodies and total composition. Nevertheless, as time went on, it turned clear that the producers’ guarantees weren’t being honored. Graux’s grievance mentions that when he tried to claim his rights, the connection with Feid’s workforce soured.
Within the authorized submitting, Graux recounts a proposal made by Rompiendo’s firm two months after the discharge of “Ferxxo 100,” which his administration described as “one of many least favorable proposals they’ve ever acquired.” Negotiations failed, and the songs that includes Graux’s samples have been launched with out a decision to the credit score and compensation difficulty.
Graux seeks compensatory or statutory damages, a producer credit score on the three tracks, and compensation for his authorized charges. The end result of this lawsuit might have important implications for a way credit score and compensation are dealt with in music collaborations.