Davis D Explains Rift With Producer Element Over “Bermuda” Dispute

According to Inyarwanda.com, Rwandan singer Davis D has publicly explained the circumstances that led to the breakdown of his working relationship with music producer Element EleéeH, citing a financial dispute linked to their song “Bermuda.” Bapfuye 578,820Frw! Davis D yas…

Speaking during an interview on The Choice Live, Davis D said the disagreement arose after “Bermuda” was temporarily removed from YouTube following a complaint by Nigerian saxophonist Saxbarrister, who featured on the track. The musician reportedly claimed he had not been paid for his contribution, prompting him to request the song’s takedown.

Davis D explained that the project had initially been agreed upon between himself and Element, with the producer later choosing to involve Saxbarrister. He said that to resolve the issue and restore the song online, he and collaborator Bagenzi Bernard paid Saxbarrister USD 400, an amount equivalent to approximately 578,820 Rwandan francs.

According to Davis D, Element later promised to compensate for the situation by producing another song for him, but that commitment was never fulfilled. The singer said this failure contributed to growing tensions between them.

Addressing questions about why he no longer collaborates with Element, Davis D emphasized that he does not feel bound to any single producer. He stated that his career and musical identity were already established before Element entered the industry, citing earlier songs such as “Dede,” “Sexy,” “Biryogo,” and “Soso.”

Davis D further alleged that Element played no role in shaping his success and accused him of dishonesty, referencing a separate incident in which Element allegedly accepted payment for work that was never delivered—an issue that also sparked debate on social media.

The dispute highlights ongoing concerns within the music industry regarding credit, payment transparency, and professional accountability in collaborative projects.

Source: Inyarwanda.com