Omar S, the Detroit DJ and head of record label FXHE, has been accused of physically assaulting singer-songwriter Supercoolwicked over unpaid fees. Several tracks and a full-length record from the label have now been removed from digital platforms, according to reports. Supercoolwicked alleged that she was injured following an altercation with Omar S on 5 November at Detroit’s Paramita Sound venue. She claimed that the dispute related to $10,000 worth of unpaid royalties for a collaborative track released on FXHE label in 2021.
Supercoolwicked published images on social media, purporting to show the injuries she received during the incident. Omar S, whose real name is Alex O. Smith, has declined to comment on the allegations. The distortion-heavy producer is renowned for his minimal approach to house and techno, and has become one of the most respected figures in the Detroit scene. He founded FXHE in 2005 and has since been credited with revitalizing the city’s contribution to electronic music. His most recent release on the label was the 2021 album, ‘YOU WANT’.
Supercoolwicked, aka Loni Gamble, is a singer-songwriter originally from California, and has lived and worked in Detroit for several years. She has released music both as a solo artist and in collaboration with other performers, including Chic’s Nile Rodgers and Illinois-based rapper Yung Liar. In a statement posted on her Instagram page, she claimed that Omar S’ behaviour had been “toxic” and “manipulative”. She also claimed that he had threatened her future career prospects, including by preventing her from playing at venues where he was due to perform.
The removal of multiple tracks and a full-length record from the FXHE label on digital platforms appears to be part of an ongoing response to the allegations against Omar S. No further comment has been made in relation to the incident by either party. The issue of unpaid royalties within the music industry has become increasingly contentious in recent years, with artists arguing that labels and distributors often benefit disproportionately from their output. In this case, Supercoolwicked’s accusations have led to serious consequences for the FXHE label and its founder
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