Salim Merchant alleges big music labels manipulate awards

Big music labels make sure they have the best music award: Salim Merchantshort by Kriti Sharma / 12:11 pm on 26 Mar 2021,Friday

Musician Salim Merchant has claimed that the "big music labels" manipulate awards in their favour. He explained, "Awards are sponsored by...the big labels...You'll never find the best music by any individual who's worthy of it...but it has to be someone from that particular label." He told News18, "They make sure that they have the best music category award."

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I guess Sonu Nigam has found an ally in Salim Merchant 😆