Universal Music Group (UMG) is being slapped with a copyright infringement lawsuit for ‘Real Love.’ According to TMZ, the swimsuit claims the track illegally used a pattern of a 1973 track. At this time, the submitting doesn’t listing Mary J. Blige as a defendant.
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Who’s Suing Over ‘Real Love’?
TMZ acquired authorized paperwork stating that TufAmerica Inc., the proprietor of Tuff City Records, claims Universal sampled their observe with out permission, ‘Impeach the President.’ Tuff City Records, based mostly in New York, launched ‘Impeach The President’ in 1973.
According to Tuff City Records, it is without doubt one of the most sampled songs in hip hop historical past. Countless notable artists have borrowed elements of the track and made new creations. Slick Rick, 2Pac, Rakim, Ice Cube, and Eric B have sampled the tune.
For context, entities should get permission from the unique creator of a track earlier than releasing any sampled work.
TufAmerica acknowledged that they reached out to UGM to specific their issues. They declare the file label ignored their alerts, in order that they’re suing.
The firm is requesting undisclosed damages. Additionally, till they settle the case, they need Universal to halt any income they obtain from the file.
‘Real Love’ is accused of sampling the musical composition and sound recording of ‘Impeach the President.’ The observe is by Roy C and The Honey Dippers.
Universal has beforehand credited an 80’s hip hop track by Audio Two referred to as ‘Top Billin’ because the pattern, per Genius.
Mary J. Blige has not publicly reacted to the lawsuit.
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