The Beatnuts: Latin Flavors & Hip-Hop
The Beatnuts, influential NYC hip-hop duo, masterfully blend Latin flavors with underground beats. Their unique fusion of Latin rhythms with rap has shaped the Latin...
BEATCLUB AND HIPGNOSIS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
Beatclub Inc., co-founded by Timbaland, announces major partnership with Hipgnosis Song Management, giving elite producers access to iconic songs for sampling....
Kelis Raises Music Rights Concerns Over Beyoncé Release
Kelis raises concerns about music rights after Beyoncé sampled her song without notice. The singer criticizes Pharrell's ownership of her work despite advocating for artists'...
Alison Hook Promoted to Senior VP at Sony Music Publishing
Sony Music Publishing promotes Alison Hook to Senior VP of Sampling and Copyright Infringement for U.K. & International operations. Hook brings 25+ years of industry...
Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion Sample Frank Ski in WAP
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's hit WAP samples Frank Ski's 1993 club classic 'Whores in this House,' providing a major financial boost for the...
Baligh Hamdi’s Nephew Sues Jay-Z & Timbaland
Jay-Z and Timbaland face ongoing legal battle over 1999 hit 'Big Pimpin'' as nephew of Egyptian composer Baligh Hamdi claims unauthorized use of 'Khosara Khosara.'...
Sir Mix-a-Lot on “Baby Got Back” Success
Sir Mix-a-Lot reveals 'Baby Got Back' has earned over $100 million, with Nicki Minaj's recent sample boosting royalties 20 years later....
Jay Z Sued Over “Run This Town” Sle
Jay Z faces copyright lawsuit over alleged unauthorized use of Eddie Bo's 1969 funk single "Hook & Sling Part 1" in Grammy-winning hit "Run This...
Mass Appeal Announces Rhythm Roulette with Pusha T
Mass Appeal launches first Rhythm Roulette competition where producers create beats from sampled records. Winner selected by Pusha T will have their track used for...
Harlem Shake Creator Dispute: Baauer Owes Money
Two artists, Hector Delgado and Jayson Musson, are demanding compensation from Baauer claiming their vocals were used without permission in the viral hit 'Harlem Shake.'...