Songstress Wendy Shay has lauded Shatta Wale after the Dancehall King transferred his mechanical rights for two of their hit collaborations to her record label, Rufftown Records.
Shatta Wale relinquished some rights to their 2018 hit Stevie Wonder, which has amassed over six million views on YouTube, as well as their 2020 feature H.I.T (Haters In Tears), which has garnered nearly nine million views.
Expressing her amazement on social media, Wendy Shay described the move as a rare act of generosity in the music industry.
“I witnessed something yesterday and I still cannot believe it. Shatta Wale gave all his mechanical rights on Stevie Wonder and H.I.T to Rufftown Records. I don’t know how many people can show such kindness in this industry. A King for a reason. More blessings, King,” she wrote.
Mechanical rights are royalties earned whenever a song is reproduced, sold, or streamed on digital platforms or through physical copies like CDs. They ensure that the songwriter or performer is compensated whenever the song is mechanically reproduced.
By transferring his share of these rights to Rufftown Records, Shatta Wale has redirected a portion of the long-term earnings from both songs to Wendy Shay’s label. This means Rufftown will now exclusively benefit from sales, streams, and reproductions of Stevie Wonder and H.I.T, strengthening the label’s financial base.
The bond between Wendy Shay and Shatta Wale has been visible over the years, with both artists supporting each other during key career moments. Their camaraderie was particularly evident when Rufftown CEO Bullet stood by Shatta Wale during his recent detention at EOCO over an ownership dispute involving his car.
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Source: Abigail Bonney
