Reports have emerged that Ghanaian dancehall artist Stonebwoy may have prematurely terminated his business deal with DefJam Recordings, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group (UMG).
In 2022, Stonebwoy signed a highly publicized 360 deal with DefJam Recordings and DefJam Africa to release his fifth studio album, “5th Dimension.” The album was released across digital streaming platforms under an exclusive license from Universal Music Group South Africa/DefJam Recordings.
According to the terms of the deal, Stonebwoy was expected to release three albums with the label. However, his latest album, “UpNrunnin6,” which is his second release under Def Jam, is not currently licensed to the label, sparking speculation that their partnership may have come to an abrupt end.
The sudden change has raised questions about the status of Stonebwoy’s deal with DefJam. Has he ended his contract prematurely, or are there other factors at play? Neither Stonebwoy nor DefJam Recordings has issued an official statement to clarify the situation.
Fans and industry insiders alike are eagerly awaiting confirmation on the future of Stonebwoy’s relationship with DefJam Recordings.