Tylas Legal Battles Unraveling the Royalty Dispute Over Water

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**The Lawsuit Unfolds**

In a twist that has left the music industry buzzing, songwriters Olmo Zucca and Jackson LoMastro have taken legal action against South African sensation Tyla and her producer Sammy SoSo Awuku. The battleground for this dispute? A catchy tune that took the world by storm – ‘Water’.

**Claiming Their Share**

Zucca and LoMastro are not mincing their words. They assert themselves as co-creators of ‘Water’, demanding what they believe is rightfully theirs – a 12.5% cut of the royalties. However, tensions arose when they were only offered a lesser 10% share by producer Awuku.

Settlement Attempts Gone Awry

Reports suggest that Zucca and LoMastro tried to reach an amicable resolution with Awuku before ‘Water’ made its splash in the music scene back in July 2023. Unfortunately, these talks hit a roadblock as Awuku stood firm in his position.

**Behind-the-Scenes Drama**

Delving deeper into the heart of the matter, it was revealed that during a recording session in Los Angeles, Zucca, LoMastro, Goufar, and Awuku collaborated on creating the magic behind ‘Water’. Audio files crafted by Zucca and LoMastro found their way into Awuku’s hands, eventually shaping the final masterpiece.

**The Allegations Surface**

In a stunning revelation, it came to light that instead of following industry norms where each producer gets their fair share (one-fourth of 50%), Awuku opted for a different distribution strategy. This move saw him pocketing 15%, leaving only scraps for Zucca and LoMastro at 10% each.

**Riding High on Success**

Despite the legal turmoil brewing behind closed doors, ‘Water’ catapulted Tyla to stratospheric fame. The track not only clinched prestigious awards like Grammy’s Best African Music Song Performance but also dominated ceremonies such as VMAS, EMAS, BET Awards, AMAs – painting Tyla as a global music icon.

**A Billion Streams & Beyond**

Breaking barriers along her meteoric rise to glory, Tyla became the first African female lead artist to surpass an astounding 1 billion streams on Spotify with ‘Water’. It didn’t stop there; millions around the globe tuned in on YouTube too with over 303 million views to date.

Amidst accolades and achievements lies a tale of discord over creative rights and dues owed. As Tyla continues her musical journey amidst legal turbulence over ‘Water’, one thing remains certain – this melody-rich saga is far from reaching its final note.