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ARTICLE · 22 MAY 2026

Sound Recording Case In Indonesia

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A legal dispute has erupted in Indonesia over the viral hit "Aku Dah Lupa," with PT Agung Pratama Wibawa suing PT Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia and producer F4dli over alleged unauthorized commercial use of the sound recording. The case centers on competing claims of ownership and proper rights assignment as the TikTok sensation transitioned from independent release to major label distribution, raising critical questions about copyright protection in the digital streaming era.

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A legal dispute in Indonesia has arisen between PT Agung Pratama Wibawa and PT Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia and producer Fadli Hasan (known professionally as F4dli) over the hit song "Aku Dah Lupa." The Plaintiff alleges that the Defendants engaged in the unauthorized commercial use of the song, which became a massive viral phenomenon in 2025 and early 2026.

Originally released in February 2025, "Aku Dah Lupa" performed by the TikToker duo Zia & Mikky gained traction on TikTok and YouTube, eventually becoming a staple of the "Pop Melayu" and "Dangdut Mix" genres. While Fadli Hasan has publicly claimed authorship—stating the song was inspired by a friend's breakup and produced in his personal studio in Singkawang—the lawsuit challenges the legal chain of title. PT Agung Pratama Wibawa contends that the rights to the composition or its mechanical licenses were utilized without proper authorization when Sony Music Indonesia backed its wider distribution. PT Agung Pratama

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