Save Peshay 1996 Mix: Stop Copyright abuse Erasing Music History
Save Peshay 1996 Mix: YouTube has removed Peshay’s iconic “1996 Studio Set” TWICE due to disputed copyright claims by Dice Ryu Sykes, an individual who registers pre-existing tracks under new titles.
Sign the petition now to restore this drum and bass landmark and reform broken copyright systems.
The Scheme Exposed
Sykes’ scheme is quite simple:
- Uses pre existing classic tracks (in this case., The Chameleon – Links, 1995 Good Looking Records).
- Rebrands them as his own (in this case., Tropical Jungle (Remade) (2008).
- Exploits YouTube’s takedown system to erase originals and rewrite history.
Proof:
- Shazam Match confirms Sykes’ tracks are identical to 1995 release.
- U.S. Copyright Office registration SR0001026600 filed 29 years post-release is legally void under 17 U.S.C. § 103(b).
- Here is the direct track comparison:
Why This Affects You
- Lost access: 34,000+ fraudulent DMCA claims targeted legitimate content in 2022 alone.
- Silenced artists: Legacy creators (especially on defunct labels) often can’t fight back.
- Broken system: YouTube prioritises automation over artistry, letting bad actors win.
Peshay – “This isn’t just about Peshay, it’s about protecting music’s DNA for future generations. This could happen to anyone in any genre of music, acting to void someone’s legacy.”
Demands for Change
- Automatically restore content if claimants don’t sue within 10 days.
- Penalise fraudsters with fines and platform bans.
- Modernise the DMCA to protect pre-2000 works from piracy.
How You Can Help (Right Now)
- SIGN THE PETITION: 50,000 signatures force YouTube/Congress to act.
👉 SIGN HERE - Share: Use #SavePeshayMix #StopMusicFraud #StopCopyrightAbuse on Twitter/Instagram.
- Pressure decision-makers:
- Email YouTube CEO Neal Mohan: press@youtube.com
- USA-based? – Contact your local representative
- UK-based? – Contact Your MP – Use WriteToThem.com to send a pre-written message to your Member of Parliament demanding:
- Cross-party support for reforms to protect legacy music.
- Pressure on YouTube to prioritise human review for pre-2000 copyright disputes.
Sample Message Template:
“As a constituent, I urge you to support reforms preventing fraudulent copyright claims against legacy music, like Peshay’s 1996 Studio Set. Platforms like YouTube must safeguard cultural archives, not enable their erasure.”
- Tag/Tweet Relevant Ministers in posts
- Lisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport:
- Twitter: @lisanandy
- Email: lisa.nandy.mp@parliament.uk
Suggested Post:
“.@lisanandy, legacy UK music is under threat from disputed copyright claims. Will you act to protect artists like @DJPeshay?”
- Lisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport:
The Stakes
If we don’t act/fail:
- Bad Actors win: Sykes’ model spreads and more classic tracks are erased.
- Platforms’ profit: YouTube/Spotify prioritise revenue over art.
- History dies: The music that defined eras will erode and vanish through serial bad actors.
This is a crisis for ALL genres, including hip-hop samples, rock riffs, and folk ballads.
We urge you to act now.
SIGN & SHARE BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE
For media inquiries, contact Ron Pye: hiiq@iqmgmnt.com
#SavePeshaySet | #StopCopyrightAbuse | #DefendMusicLegacy
