Denial of Maryam Heydarzadeh’s Claim of Theft by Shadmehr and Mehsti: The Full Story

Bahman Babazadeh’s Denial

In response to the growing controversy, Bahman Babazadeh, a highly respected music journalist, took to his Telegram channel to deny Heydarzadeh’s claims. He shared a photo of the album cover in question, emphasizing that Heydarzadeh’s name was indeed listed as the lyricist in both the physical and digital versions of the joint album. This public display of evidence was meant to show that the songwriter’s contributions were fully acknowledged and legally documented.

Babazadeh wrote, “Contrary to the claims made by Maryam Heydarzadeh, her name appears on the official covers of the album, both in the physical and digital formats. This shows that her involvement was publicly recognized.” However, he did not delve into the specifics of the financial disagreement, which is at the core of Heydarzadeh’s complaint.

The Financial Dispute

While the inclusion of her name on the album cover is clear, Heydarzadeh’s frustration revolves around the financial compensation she believes she was entitled to for writing the lyrics. This issue is not just about artistic recognition; it highlights a fundamental problem in the music industry: ensuring that songwriters and lyricists are fairly compensated for their work.

Heydarzadeh’s accusation points to a broader problem in the creative industries, where songwriters sometimes struggle to receive fair payment. As the creator of the lyrics, she argues that her contributions were a key part of the album’s success, and yet she feels cheated out of what she is owed. Her accusation of “theft” may stem from the fact that, despite being credited, she did not receive the monetary compensation she expected for her work.

October 24, 2024 | 7:10 pm