Omanghana
Former SM Militants member Joint 77 has challenged Shatta Wale’s account of their split, alleging that unreleased recordings, rather than a lack of effort, hampered the group’s progress.
Speaking on Adom TV, the musician said members continued recording after the success of their collaboration, “Taking Over,” but claimed Shatta Wale withheld some of their songs.
Joint 77 suggested that the group’s growing popularity made the dancehall artiste feel threatened. That assessment represents his interpretation of their working relationship.
His comments revisit the public fallout surrounding Shatta Wale’s announcement in May 2020 that he had parted ways with the SM Militants, comprising Joint 77, Addi Self, Captan and Natty Lee.
Shatta Wale had accused the musicians of lacking commitment despite the opportunities he provided. He also claimed responsibility for writing lyrics for their collaborations.
Joint 77 disputes that portrayal, maintaining that the members contributed to their shared success.
Released in 2017, “Taking Over” featured Shatta Wale, Joint 77, Captan and Addi Self, bringing the artistes wider recognition before their relationship deteriorated.
Source: Omanghana
