Music composer Daboo Malik shared insights on the ongoing debate about music royalties, initially sparked by his son, singer-composer Amaal Mallik. Amaal had highlighted the discrepancy between an artist’s earnings and a music label’s revenue from a successful song.
Daboo Malik acknowledged the concern raised by Amaal but also emphasized the complexities involved in the music industry. He mentioned that while artists can earn substantial royalties, it may not match the revenue generated by music companies due to differences in investment and infrastructure.
Explaining the Indian music ecosystem, Daboo Malik noted that independent artists can still earn well through royalties. He expressed optimism for a more equitable distribution of royalties in the future, foreseeing a positive shift in the industry.
For context, Amaal Mallik had recently expressed disappointment over the royalty structure, citing an instance where despite a song’s popularity, his earnings were significantly lower compared to the music label’s revenue.
