“MUSICIANS WHO ARE NOT DANCERS CAN'T OWN ANY DANCE” - SLIM BUSTERR

The heat in the industry seems to be getting hotter and interesting as each day passes by. While some musicians are busy claiming they are the “Kings and Queens” of some particular genres, others are also claiming ownership over Azonto, Alkayida and some other dance types in the creative industry.

Over the weekend, Flex newspaper had an interview with dancer and musician Slim Busterr on issues bordering on the entertainment industry, prominent among which was his take on diss songs and the fight over the ownership of Azonto and Akayida dances.
  
In his response, he said 'diss' songs are part of every music industry and sometimes serves as a reminder for some sleeping artistes to up their games. He explained saying that even though it appears unhealthy for the industry, it has its own advantages. Aside that he said what irritates him is when a singer or rapper who finds it very difficult to dance to his own song on stage and in his music videos comes out to claim ownership of a particular dance in the industry.
 
“I wish the media will ask these people the right questions because some of these musicians and choreographers making noise about ownership of these dance can't even do them well and don't even know the origin of these dance yet claim ownerships of it. I think it`s high time we ask some of them to shut up. Some musicians for some reasons are only taking advantage of especially the up and coming ones. Enough is enough; they should stop enjoying the fruits of another man's labour,” Slim said.
  
The 'dance machine' who has been dancing for the past 27 years is not interested in claiming ownership of a particular dance but believes the right thing must be done to keep the industry going. According to him, the efforts of hard working musicians must be recognized and celebrated. He said at his age and experience in the industry, he's more or less like a 'watch dog' to the industry now and is ready to bark at any person who for some reason will like to take what doesn't belong to him or her.
 
“I believe if anyone wants to claim ownership of a dance, the person should either be a dancer himself or a choreographer and not just mentioning the name of the said dance in your song and then tell the public in interviews that you created it. You should be someone who can create a new dance in your videos or at the release of each of your album. Because every dance that has gained international recognition was created by dancers and performers and not just musicians,” he vehemently stated.