Mansa, Nov 13: A controversy has erupted over the release of slain Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala’s unreleased song ‘Phantom Ferrari’, with music label Saga Music claiming that the singer had personally signed an agreement granting it the rights to the track. However, Moosewala’s father, Balkaur Singh, has termed the release unauthorised and threatened legal action.
The song is scheduled to be released on Friday.
On Thursday, Saga Music shared a 23-second teaser on social media featuring Moosewala announcing that ‘Phantom’ was coming with the music label. In the teaser, the singer also says that the video’s production is almost complete.
In a statement, Balkaur Singh and his wife Charan Kaur said they would initiate appropriate legal proceedings against anyone releasing the singer’s music without authorisation.
“We are taking appropriate legal action to protect Sidhu Moosewala’s legacy and rights,” the statement said.
The family also appealed to artists and music labels claiming ownership of Moosewala’s unreleased recordings to consult them before making announcements or releasing any of his music. An official email address has also been provided for communication regarding the matter.
The latest controversy has brought back memories of an earlier dispute over the release of Moosewala’s unreleased music. In August 2022, the family had opposed the release of ‘Jaandi Vaar’, recorded with singer Afsana Khan and music composers Salim-Sulaiman, alleging that their consent had not been obtained.
