[HIGHLIGHTS] “Destructive consequences”: Warner’s takeover of the Believe label worries independent producers

Independent producers fear “a hostile operation” from Warner Music Group. The American major would be in pole position to take over Believe, the French music distribution specialist.

Believe collaborates in particular with the singer Vianney, the phenomenon Yamê and the rock group Shaka Ponk. Rapper Jul would also be under contract with the label until 2035. The union of independent French Phonographic Producers (UPFI) said it wanted to “alert the public authorities”