In 2021, A Pass, a prominent dancehall singer, took a bold stance against local websites that freely distributed songs by local artists without compensating them. He insisted that these websites remove his music, clarifying that his issue wasn’t with local radios, TVs, or DJs, but specifically with these online platforms. A Pass argued that such websites diverted his fans from legitimate streaming services like Spotify and iTunes, where they could support him by paying for his music.

Despite his previous confrontation with these websites, A Pass recently released a 42-track album bearing his name. However, his music quickly found its way onto a local website known for promoting homegrown talent. Even though the site praised tracks like “True Story” for their quality, A Pass wasted no time in demanding the removal of his music and name from their platform. He accused them of unauthorized distribution and asserted his rights as an artist.

This incident harks back to A Pass’s earlier clash with online platforms in 2021. At that time, fellow artist GNL Zamba also stood with him, advocating for direct payment for their creative work. However, GNL Zamba acknowledged the drawbacks of this approach, as some media outlets associated with these websites stopped playing his music and excluded him from award nominations.