#SHOWBIZ: AC Mizal: 4U2C appoints responsible party, follows proper channels
KUALA LUMPUR: Nineties hip-hop group, 4U2C, has appointed an authorised party and followed the correct channels to ensure no copyright issues arise regarding the songs to be performed at the WE 4U2C Live in Concert event on Sept 15.
This was confirmed by group leader, Datuk AC Mizal, when asked to comment on the statement by composer and full copyright holder of 4U2C's songs, Man Senoi, and his wife, Mama Rap.
In their statement, Man Senoi and Mama Rap claimed they had not been contacted by any party regarding the concert's organisation.
"I don't want to comment on the matter because I haven't had any contact with them for a long time," AC Mizal told Harian Metro.
"My focus right now is solely on this concert. All other matters will be handled by the responsible parties."
Without revealing who would be handling the issue, AC Mizal said that 4U2C would also perform three new songs, which he believed would not pose any problems.
"We have many songs to perform, including three new ones, and so forth," he said.
"So, for me, there's no problem as everything is being managed well by the relevant parties."
4U2C, comprising AC Mizal along with Azam, Aren, Yanz, Rinz, Lanz, and Charlie, is currently undergoing intensive training sessions to refine their performances.
"We've already started training sessions," he said.
"The training is quite rigorous, involving dancing and singing, and focuses a lot on the overall performance aspect."
The WE 4U2C Live in Concert, with a 1990s theme, will feature more than 20 popular 4U2C songs and will take place at the Idea Live Arena in Petaling Jaya.
Earlier, Man Senoi and Mama Rap informed Harian Metro that they held the full copyright to 4U2C's songs but were not informed about the concert's organisation.
The two also shared details about 4U2C's beginnings, which they founded, and the struggles they faced to ensure the group could establish itself in the country's music industry.
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