Timbaland sued for infringement over Furtados ‘Do It’
It’s amazing a guy like Timbaland wouldn’t make sure that samples are cleared before releasing an artists album, especially considering their record label would do it for them!
http://www.exclaim.ca/articles/generalarticlesynopsfullart.aspx?csid1=133&csid2=844&fid1=39275
Here’s video proof from the original songwriters/copyright owners:
If your going to use samples, have them professionally cleared before releasing music if you don’t want to be sued and forced to pull the music from the market!
This can be an extremely challenging, time consuming, and expensive process if your an indie or Do It Yourself artist. Get the assistance of professionals like Pro Soul Alliance, or a sample clearing company to do it if you aren’t signed to a label.
Tags: clearing, copyright, do it, furtado, infringement, label, sample, sue, timbaland
June 18th, 2009 at 11:51 am
I am a big fan of Timbaland and also Nelly Furtado BUT NOT a big fan of using other people’s music without giving them credit and whatever else is due. I hope this is just a mistake and I wonder how you can tell if Timbaland had access to Janee Suni? Actually, does that matter if the songs are so obviously similar? Does Janne Suni have to prove that Timbaland had access to the materials in order for this to stick?
June 18th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
This is no mistake, I think Timbo’s ego has gotten so big he just thinks he can do whatever he wants now, typical in the music business.
A shame as he is a brilliant guy and amazing producer.