Ok… I'm all about creativity and being inspired by something, but the "Give It Up" vs "Blurred Lines" this law suit is bullshit! Yes, they sound a lot alike and if you're doing a play on words, both songs have a sexual topic. But truly they're different songs. I interview artists, DJs, and producers and the 1 question never gets old..."Who's your inspiration or favorite artist?"
After hearing the verdict I called my buddy Terrence Dawson a/k/a Dirty who is the former manager of the Ying Yang Twins. Their breakout hit "Whistle While You Twerk" was slapped with a cease and desist order as the songs popularity grew, and prompted Mr. Collipark and the group to rewrite the hook. In our impromptu interview, T says, "there's a huge difference in the songs. If the instrumental for Marvin Gaye's "Got to Give It Up" was the performance track, then I would side with the Gaye estate." The original is played by live instruments and has the musicians emotion embedded into to each note. That could never be reproduced, only the musician himself or herself could reproduce that sound in that moment. It's so many other distinctive characteristics that point out the differences between the two songs. Apparently Howard King, the attorney for Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams, decided not to call the Shazam app to the stand as one of his witnesses!
When I first heard Gucci Manes "Freaky Girl," I was excited to hear what he did to Joi's “Lick.” To those who are not familiar with this hit, it was featured in the Vin Diesel movie "xXx". Gucci's version, of course, was a huge hit for him, later reproduced and the sample was replayed giving it it's own creative voice. "Freaky Girl"...would not have been the huge strip club anthem it is if it hadn't been inspired by the Organized Noise production team and Joi.
This lawsuit opens the door for many more of these song comparisons. If it's about the money… look out karaoke night! The song that sounds like the song you're singing could put you in line for a lawsuit. Ok that's a stretch, but "Blurred Lines" is an interpretation of a classic that has its own unique sound and lyrics, not to mention T.I. (I love me some "Trap Muzic" & "Urban Legend.”)
Who can’t forget the club banger, "Throw It Up" by Lil Jon and The Eastside Boys. Yes, itwas inspired by the music from the theatrical trailer for "The Lord of the Rings, The TwoTowers.” Go ahead and listen from minute mark 1:36 http://youtu.be/Y4neBR0h39c of the trailer. And must we not forget the G-Funk Era! I'll say it again..this lawsuit is bullshit! Music of today is an inspiration and the music of tomorrow will look back at our era and mention the producer, songwriters and DJs of today. This ain't that change!
Shout Out to Inspiration!
#LeslieMac
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