In a dramatic turn of events, the 19 years old Dutch superstar Martin Garrix has just announced via social media that he is parting ways with Spinnin’ Records and MusicAllStars Management. Garrix clarifies the dispute over music ownership rights as the reason behind the end of the agreements. Martin Garrix has been trying to negotiate the full ownership of his music – like any other artist – with the reputed Dutch record label since earlier this year and all of his efforts have been unsuccessful. As one of the highest paid EDM artists of the year, Martin Garrix is again in the free market for the first time after his breakthrough. All the major labels are going to try their best to seal a deal with the Dutch prodigy, but the talk of the hour is which label Garrix would tie with.
As a popular option, we can also expect that Martin Garrix might as well start his own imprint under any major label which would make sense because he would have the full ownership of the music and can also sign up and coming talent whom he would want to support. In my opinion, this firm action by Martin Garrix against the record label is an eye-opening matter which demands the EDM industry’s interest and debate. After all, it’s the artist who produced the music which the record labels sell after marketing their names all over it. If the full ownership rights for the same should belong to the artist or not is up for the debate. Let us know your views in the comments.
As Martin Garrix makes his feelings about the event clear that he doesn’t want to discuss the matter any further and would like to leave it behind, he also hints at some new music coming from his side during the Amsterdam Dance Event. Read what he had to say about the recent event in his own words:
NEWS: Due to rumours in the music industry I think it is necessary to inform everyone as follows. It is correct that I recently nullified/terminated my agreements with MusicAllstars Management B.V. and Spinnin Records B.V. There was a difference of opinion between us regarding the reasonableness of the agreements. Although I enjoyed working with the Spinnin and MAS team, it was not possible to bridge our different views with MusicAllstars Management B.V. and Spinnin Records B.V. From the beginning of this year I tried to get back the ownership rights of my music from Spinnin Records and to keep my confidence in MAS. I am extremely disappointed that the discussions have not led to a change in the agreements or return of the ownership rights, and that is why I nullified them. With that, I close this chapter. I trust that everyone respects that I would like to leave this behind me and that I prefer not to discuss this any further. I am working on new tracks and have an exciting new project so hopefully I can share good news with you during Amsterdam Dance Event. Martijn Garritsen
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