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Vanilla Ice Got Sued by Queen & David Bowie for Sampling 'Under Pressure' So He Bought It (Part 3)
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November 21, 2023
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In this clip, Vanilla Ice discussed the intersection of music, sampling and legalities, sharing that many people don't understand that hip hop and sampling had existed long before his iconic song, "Ice, Ice Baby." He recognized the significant part sampling plays in hip hop and noted that despite lawsuits in pursuit of sampling clearances, artists still practice it - sometimes illegally. He pointed to the creation of an entire building in New York City for the clearance of his record, a testament to its immense popularity. Vanilla Ice also mentioned that instead of facing a lawsuit for using a sample from "Under Pressure" by David Bowie and Freddie Mercury, he opted to buy the song, owing to the costs of the legal process and the potential profits that could ensue from the purchase. He endorsed the importance of understanding and managing publishing rights and highlighted the financial successes attached to owning publishing rights for enduringly popular music like Elvis or The Beatles.
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