Rian D'Masiv Says Royalty System In The United States Is More Transparent Than Indonesia

Rian D Masiv (Ivan Two Men/VOI)

JAKARTA - Rian Ekky Pradipta, better known as Rian D'Masiv, said that the institution that collects royalties for performing rights in the United States has worked much better than the Collective Management Institute (LMK) in Indonesia.

Initially, the vocalist of D'Masiv expressed his opinion regarding the implementation of direct license in Indonesia, which has recently been voiced by songwriters who are members of the All-Indonesian Composite Association (AKSI).

"We are just waiting for the decision, if it is in the law, we will obey it. But at this time we are still waiting and seeing it, because maybe more people understand better about it. So, at this time we want to see first," Rian said when met in Petukangan, South Jakarta, Tuesday, April 8.

Rian said he was ready to apply direct license if later the system was regulated by law. However, so far he has still submitted royalties issues to LMK and the public.

"But back again, if it will be in the law, it is listed, yes we have to live it. For now, I am still through LMK and publicizing. The royalty is from there," he said.

Despite the content of the opposition expressed by several musicians to the public, Rian believes that all parties are fighting for something good for the Indonesian music industry.

Rian also shared the results of his discussions with global music actors while attending the 20205 Musexpo in Los Angeles some time ago. He saw fundamental differences regarding royalty management in Indonesia and Uncle Sam's country.

"Yesterday I gave up the music conference in America. I also asked, 'So, what exactly is the music industry here, about what kind of royalties?' So, if what happens in America, they, for example, have a concert, that's what the organizers pay. But there the system is correct, more transparent, "said Rian.

"So, yesterday I checked there, for royalties to be collected there, one LMK could be up to 1.1 billion US dollars. So, those who have the right to collect are really maximal and can distribute it to songwriters. That's why the creators of the songs are rich," he added.