Debbie Rise Hits Back At 800Records

Nigerian Idol Season 3 First Runner-Up, Olurishe Deborah, aka Debbie Rise, has finally responded to a statement by 800Records on January 30, insisting she’s no longer under contract with the record company.

In a statement signed by the artiste, she said, “This is to inform the general public that the claims made by 800Records is erroneous! This same label first stopped my allowance and later slammed me with a ‘Repudiation Of Contract’ letter dated August 13, 2015, rendering me homeless for seven days. This was simply because I requested for the financial report of the label’s activities on my career development, which I contractually have the right to know.”

She continued: “As a result of this repudiation, I suffered unimaginable damages. The public should also know that the attempt by my lawyer and myself to make them reverse their decision fell on deaf ears. I’m however amused that they already regret their action and are actually begging to eat their vomit. They want me back by all means; hence they make false public statements and threats, which are all manifestations of their bully disposition that amounts to nothing in reality. I shall now enforce my rights,” the statement read in part.

Debbie declared and end to her relationship with the record company, quoting breach of contract.

“Because of their failure to abide by the rules that govern default and suspension and because they have exceeded the period in which a cure in their breach will be accepted. I’m not under contract with 800Records,” she said.

“I declare full authorisation to any party that desires to work with me. I challenge the record label to join issues with me if they think I have faulted in anyway. Consequently, since their desire for me is strong, then a fresh contract will be required, which my lawyer might consider. The former contract stands repudiated and breached,” the statement read.