Both artists allegedly used his beat without payment for their songs

It seems like there's a controversy brewing between producer Klassick Beats,
and artists Onesimus and Merchah. According to Klassick Beats,
both artists allegedly used his beat without payment for their songs
"Running Mate" and "Koso" respectively. Here's what's known so far

  • Producer's Claim: Klassick Beats claims both artists used his beat without paying for it.
  • Merchah's Response: Merchah's team says they credited the producer on the "Koso" song.
  • Onesimus' Response: Onesimus hasn't commented on the issue yet.

The Songs:

  • "Running Mate" by Onesimus: Released on September 26, 2025, it's an Afrobeat song celebrating loyalty and partnership.
  • "Koso" by Merchah: The song was removed from YouTube due to a copyright claim,
    with Merchah receiving a copyright strike on his channel.

What's Next?
The situation is still unfolding, and it will be interesting to see how both artists respond to the allegations.
Both Onesimus and Merchah have been making waves in the Malawian music scene
with nominations in the upcoming UMP Music Awards

by Alvin G Ajussah

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