Some producers discriminate amongst A-list & budding artistes - Chanty

Based on his personal experiences, promising up and coming Afro-Dancehall musician, Chanty Da Raggalist, real name Korquaye Collison, has made his observation on how some music producers treat musicians.

The Abiba hit maker, in an interview with Flex newspaper, disclosed how he was poorly treated and ignored by a sound engineer, just because an A-list artiste joined them in the studio.

“I was once working with a producer in the studio and then a top musician entered. All of a sudden, the engineer put my work away and channeled all his attention to this artiste. I have paid for studio time, but was totally ignored as if I’m less of a human. Some producers really discriminate amongst us musicians and it hurts,” Chanty said.

He further mentioned that, he featured Castro on his Abiba single, but realized the producer placed so much emphasis on the latter’s portion of the song that it overshadowed his part.

“Due to Castro’s stature in the music industry, the producer almost gave my shine on the song to him, but I had that checked immediately. These treatments can even cause underground artistes to give up their career. Personally, this discrimination is like a double edged sword to me. I feel sad and strengthened at the same time. I know I’d get the respect due me one day,” Da Raggalist added.

According to the Raggatown Entertainment signee, video directors are also guilty of this act. They treat and talk to most budding musicians anyhow, just because they have not made it to the top yet. Certain directors, he said, take monies from them to shoot contracted videos which never see the light of day.

“Big – ups to the likes of Kaywa, Appietus and a few other music producers who do not discriminate amongst us. Out of one came mankind, so those who treat certain musicians better than the others should stop it. They should respect our talents, because nobody knows tomorrow,” Chanty urged.