Producer Dan Peled Disputes Rights Claims Over Viral Song "K-TB'M"

Dan Peled, the music producer who collaborated with Nir Krigel on the viral hit "K-TB'M," has publicly contested legal claims made by Krigel's parents. Peled alleges that Krigel's parents pressured him to relinquish his copyright rights and approached ACUM (the Israeli copyright association) to remove his name from the song's credits. Despite Peled's refusal to sign any waiver, he claims his credits for composition and production were removed without his consent.

Peled explained that he and Krigel co-created the song, with Krigel contributing lyrics and Peled developing the melody, arrangement, and production that made the song widely popular. He emphasized that the song's recent commercial licensing deal, worth tens of thousands of shekels, occurred before any legal disputes arose. Peled also criticized the ongoing lawsuits filed by Krigel's parents against numerous small businesses using the song, calling these actions "greedy, piggish, and very low," especially given the difficult economic climate.

Peled stated he never sought full ownership of the song's melody but requested 50% credit for his musical contributions. He indicated that any money he might receive from these disputes would be donated or returned to the sued businesses, underscoring that his primary concern is justice and recognition as a co-creator. The controversy follows earlier reports of legal battles involving Krigel's parents and the Likud party, highlighting ongoing tensions behind the scenes of the song's success.

Currently, ACUM still lists Peled as a credited composer and producer, but the dispute over rights and credits remains unresolved. Peled expressed confusion and disappointment over the parents' actions, which he believes undermine the collaborative nature of the song's creation and its viral popularity fueled by countless user-generated videos.

Summary: Dan Peled, co-producer of the viral song "K-TB'M," accuses Nir Krigel's parents of unfairly removing his credits and pursuing lawsuits against small businesses using the song. Peled demands rightful recognition and condemns the legal actions as exploitative during tough economic times.

Points: - Dan Peled claims Nir Krigel's parents pressured him to waive his rights and removed his credits. - Peled co-composed and produced "K-TB'M," contributing significantly to its viral success. - The song was commercially licensed before any legal disputes began. - Krigel's parents have sued many small businesses for using the song amid economic hardship. - Peled seeks 50% credit and plans to donate any legal earnings back to affected businesses. - ACUM currently still credits Peled, but the dispute over rights continues.

Topic: culture

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