Rising music talent Credo V Daniels may be dominating streaming charts at the moment, but his shift from recording sessions to live shows has sparked a wave of criticism.
Debut album launch performance draws backlash
The singer faced backlash after his first big live appearance, which took place Tuesday during the launch of his debut album Still Where We Were.
On social media, viewers circulated clips from the event showing Daniels struggling to deliver the smooth, effortless vocals associated with his hit single Sedilaka. The footage quickly fueled accusations that he may have relied on artificial intelligence to enhance or replace his voice during the performance.
Management response: technical issues and limited stage experience
On Thursday, Daniels’ management, Curato Music, posted a statement on his social media platform addressing the backlash.
- The team described the show as “terrible,” citing technical complications that disrupted the experience for attendees.
- Curato Music also pointed to Daniels having limited experience performing on stage at that level.
- The statement said the management has taken the criticism seriously and acknowledged that it would be “irresponsible” to ignore it.
Curato Music’s full message: taking responsibility and reframing the moment
The management wrote that it has listened closely to what people were saying, adding that some of the feedback was difficult to hear—but still something they felt obligated to address. It also emphasized accountability, stating that there were technical problems at the start of Daniels’ set that affected many in the crowd and that Curato Music accepts responsibility for that outcome.
Curato Music further noted that supporters arrived expecting a certain quality, and when the performance fell short, the team said it “owes those supporters honesty and accountability.”
Finally, the statement framed the incident as a learning curve common to artists making the leap from studio work to full live delivery. It said this was Daniels’ first major live performance—an explanation that the team described as not being used as an excuse, but as part of the truth. The message added that every performer eventually reaches a point where they must transition from the controlled environment of a recording studio to the realities of the stage, where lessons often can’t be learned during rehearsals, calling the event “one of those moments.”
