Just one day after LibMuzik Records announced the sudden end of their $25 million LD deal with rising star SIO, the artist has broken his silence, hinting at a bold new direction.
In a cryptic yet optimistic Facebook post, SIO wrote:
“The hardest decisions can pave the way for a bigger future!”
The message, shared hours after the split went public, has fueled speculation among fans and industry insiders. Was this a mutual parting? A strategic move? Or the birth of an independent path for Liberia’s fastest-growing artist?
The now-defunct partnership between SIO and LibMuzik was brief but explosive. In just six days, they celebrated the historic success of “Blessings,” which smashed nearly half a million streams in under 10 days. The label’s aggressive marketing push, including upcoming nationwide tours and viral campaigns, seemed to be the angle to set the stage for a long-term reign.
Yet, behind the scenes, tensions over creative control may have cut the journey short. While LibMuzik’s CEO Al Johnson wished SIO well, calling their collaboration “proud but misaligned,” the artist’s latest post suggests he’s already looking ahead.
Social media erupted after SIO’s post, with fans dissecting every word. Some praised his resilience:
“King knows his worth! Bigger things coming!” tweeted one supporter.
Others questioned the label’s role, with one fan writing:
“How you sign a star, break records, then ‘creative differences’ pop up in 6 days? Something’s off.”
Industry watchers speculate whether SIO will now go independent or join a rival label. His phrasing, “bigger future”, hints at ambition beyond the deal’s collapse.
Neither SIO nor LibMuzik has elaborated further, but one thing is clear: Liberia’s music scene is witnessing a pivotal moment. Will SIO’s gamble on himself pay off? For now, his message reads like a rallying cry, and his fans are here for it.
