“Stop Playing My Song”: Penny Penny Lashes Out at Black Coffee for Remixing his Iconic Song During Miami Set
Tempers flared in the music world as Tsonga disco icon Penny Penny, known for hits like “Hayi Ka Mina Hee,” expressed outrage over Black Coffee’s alleged use of his icon song during his set in Miami.
Tsonga music legend Penny Penny, whose real name is Eric Kulani Giyani Nkovani, recently found himself embroiled in a contentious dispute with renowned internationally acclaimed DJ Black Coffee.
The catalyst for this clash was Penny Penny’s remade version of his 1990s hit, “Hayi Ka Mina Hee (Remake),” released under Open Mic Productions—the label once home to celebrated stars like Nomcebo Zikode, Master KG, and Makhadzi.
Penny Penny Lashes Out at Black Coffee for Remixing His Iconic Song During Miami Set (Image Credit: Daily Sun)Exploitation on Display: Black Coffee’s Miami Set
Penny Penny’s song struck a resounding chord with audiences, gaining immense popularity on dance floors and resonating with listeners who fondly remembered the original. However, a video showcasing DJ Black Coffee incorporating the song into his Miami set has set off a firestorm of controversy. The Tsonga artist’s anger is palpable, feeling exploited and disrespected by what he perceives as an unauthorized remix of his work.
“Stop Playing with Our Minds” – Penny Penny’s Outrage
In a blistering response, Penny Penny aimed his frustrations squarely at DJ Black Coffee and other artists who dabble in remixing without proper consent.
“You DJ guys that don’t know how to sing, stop playing with our minds. Coffee, stop playing my song. That is my song. Don’t disrespect me, stop the rubbish you are doing,” Papa Penny declared.
According Zimoja, Penny Penny made it clear that, in his view, artistic integrity demands that producers and DJs seek permission before altering an artist’s original creation.
A Call for Respect and Accountability
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining artistic integrity, Penny Penny asserted that producers and DJs should seek permission before remixing an artist’s original work.
“If you want to use anybody’s song, consult. Don’t be a fake artist,” You cannot remix my song without me telling you. You’re doing your own thing. Don’t play with my gift. Compose your own song, delete that rubbish now. Coffee, whatever!” he expressed with evident frustration.
