Originally Posted By: JohnJohnJohn
Originally Posted By: dga
Ok is the issue we are all discussing sample clearance? Or copyright violation.

My question has always been very narrow. My question is NOT "can I use samples in my songs?"! Of course I can.


You cannot unscrupulously use a recognizable musical sample in your songs. Example James Brown's voice. The intro to the theme song of a popular TV or Movie. Plain and simple if you use something that is recognizable from another artist or publisher they have the right to compensation if you start making money off the property.


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