It has been verified that Winky D, a skilled musician, is currently facing copyright challenges related to two of his well-received songs, ‘Disappear’ and ‘Mirror.’ These tracks, released by Kenako Music, have led to two copyright strikes against Winky D’s YouTube account.
The removal of the songs from Winky D’s YouTube channel, winkyonline, has placed the artist in a precarious situation. With the looming threat of a third copyright strike, there are severe implications for his channel. Having already received two strikes, Winky D is at risk of losing his entire channel, which would not only impact his online presence but also sever his connection with fans. YouTube’s policy dictates that upon receiving a third strike, the channel must be terminated, resulting in the loss of all content and subscribers. This potential outcome could greatly impede Winky D’s ability to share his music and interact with his audience on the widely-used video-sharing platform.
The copyright strikes affecting Winky D’s songs originate from Kenako Music, the record label responsible for producing the tracks. Reports indicate that Kenako has not received the expected royalties from the artist for these two songs. Winky D’s agreement with Kenako included provisions for the label to receive royalties from the songs they produced. Notably, the track “Disappear” was created by one of Winky D’s frequent collaborators, Oskid, during his tenure with Kenako. However, Oskid departed from the label in 2015 to establish his own music label, Oskid Productions.
Winky D’s Response and Future Actions
Winky D has yet to publicly address the copyright disputes surrounding his songs. However, considering the severity of the situation and the potential loss of his YouTube channel, it’s likely that he and his team are strategizing on how to resolve the issue and prevent further repercussions. Moving forward, Winky D may explore legal options, negotiate with Kenako Music to resolve the dispute, or consider alternative platforms to share his music online. His response and future actions will be closely monitored by both fans and industry observers.
As the situation continues to develop, the approach that Winky D and Kenako Music will take to tackle the copyright issues is uncertain. In similar situations, artists have explored various avenues, including negotiations, licensing agreements, and legal counsel, to address complex contract disputes. It remains to be seen how Winky D and Kenako Music will navigate this challenge. In recent days, other artists have also encountered copyright claims. Jah Signal’s popular song ‘Sweetie’ was removed from YouTube following a copyright claim by The Charambas and Fishers of Men. Additionally, The Charambas reportedly had Brian Samaita’s song removed from YouTube once again.
