Intaba Yase Dubai, real name Lindokuhle Msomi, is ready to put the past behind him and focus all his attention in the ambition behind his newly launched record label, 3.7 Entertainment.
Intaba Yase Dubai exits Ambitiouz Ent, starts his own label
In a recent appearance on Mac’s Podcast and Chill, the up-and-cummer revealed his plans to launch his own spin-off label following drama with the controversial Ambitiouz Entertainment.
This move follows a revelation be made on the podcast about an alleged R3 700 stipend he reportedly received as a cut of proceeds made from live performances and Imali Eningi royalties which he’s credited for as a co-writer.
Intaba sent shockwaves on social media when he detailed the ongoings behind the scenes of the single’s commercial success.
The song, which initially only featured vocals from Big Zulu, morphed into a mega hit with the inclusion of the late Riky Rick but, now we know, Intaba was none the wiser.
“At a later stage Big Zulu told me he put Riky Rick on the song. At that time I didn’t know the song, I only knew that part where I contributed, which was in January when I wanted to release it, so in September I got signed at Ambitiouz. That’s how the song was released,” he told the podcast crew.
Turns out, somewhere along the way, Intaba was getting screwed. Big Zulu was quick to skirt himself away from the situation with a statement, making it irrevocably clear that he forwarded all monies due to Intaba to his record label, Ambitiouz.
The notorious label’s founder Kgosi Mahumapelo, speaking to Tshisa Live, produced proof of payments, reportedly seen by the cited publication, showing Intake’s monthly expenditure bill toppling R15 700.
“He’s not even counting the R12 000 monthly accommodation,” Mahumapelo blasted.
Intaba, in retrospect, accept his culpability in the botched record deal. No one else was around when Ambitiouz approached his doorstep and, on the verge of quitting music, he took the raw deal as a stepping stone towards launching his career.
“Last year I was depressed and frustrated because I was gigging almost every weekend, but come month end I get paid R3,700? After an in-depth reflection on my career, I won’t quit music, I love it and I am passionate about it. Most importantly that’s the only source I have to feed my family,” he wrote.
Today, the Imali Eningi collaborator looks ahead to a fresh start as founder of his own music label. Speaking to Daily Sun, a friend of the musician revealed he is in a happy place.
“As his friend, I congratulate him for making such a wise move,” the unnamed source said.
