Beyonce is setting the record straight after being accused of using music without permission by Right Said Fred.
And Queen Bey has receipts.
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As reported, Fred hit out at the superstar songstress alleging that she used the classic ‘I’m Too Sexy’ in her ‘Renaissance’ album smash ‘Alien Superstar’ sans permission. The group, comprised of Fred and Richard Fairbrass, branded Bey “arrogant.”
Clapping back via a rep, a statement from Camp Bey made clear that the version of events perpetuated is not the case:
“The comments made by Right Said Fred stating that Beyoncé used ‘I’m Too Sexy’ in ‘Alien Superstar” without permission are erroneous and incredibly disparaging.
Permission was not only granted for its use, but they publicly spoke of their gratitude for being on the album.
For their song, there was no sound recording use, only the composition was utilized.
Permission was asked of their publisher on May 11, 2022 and the publisher approved the use on June 15, 2022. They were paid for the usage in August, 2022.
Furthermore, the copyright percentage of the Right Said Fred writers with respect to the use of “I’m Too Sexy” is a substantial portion of the composition.
Collectively the Right Said Fred writers own more than any other singular writer and have co-writer credit. This accusation is false.”
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But did she ask the artists to use their work tho?
She asked the writers, which is considered legal.
So she can’t be sued.
They are the writers, I don’t think they own their masters or publishing right but they definitely are the writers of that song look it up each group member is named as a writer. Now them owing the song is something different.
You don’t HAVE to ask the artists s***. They ask whoever owns the rights for permission to use the sample. Bey’s been in the industry for over 2 decades. She knows what’s right and what’s wrong lol. Besides, the artists posted how excited they were to be included on Renaissance on THEIR OWN IG PAGE. The proof is right there. This is frivolous. It’s giving dementia.
you are absolutely right… whoever owns the masters and publishing is who needs to be asked for permission…. even if they did write the song they don’t own it.
Why ask the artist when they can’t give permission?
As much as people get on Beyonce, one thing she is, is thorough.
This has been evident since the Irreplaceable debacle.
Let it go!
Why is always in these kind of situations almost every album lol
@Caesar: THIS is the QTNA….
Based on their comments, they were upset because Beyoncé didn’t ask them but their writers instead.
So they felt it was shade on Beyoncé’s end. On the other hand….Drake and Taylor asked them out of respect, although they didn’t have to ask them either.
Thank you it’s common sense, something happened with kelis
Exactly!
I fully understood why Kelis was upset because she is a creative artist and ppl are known to bite her style.
However the bigger issue here is the lack of ownership. The fact Beyoncé doesn’t have to ask you directly, says the artist agreed to a smaller percentage for their own work.
But they already knew they were going to be on the album which they posted on publicly. So I’m confused. Why the storyline has changed. Plus they were paid. So what more do they want?
Like it or not, beyonce knows how to manoeuver in the industry. So you just need the lyrics but you have to contact the performer, the sound engineer too ? Funny part is they got paid so why are they bothered?
Not everything is about money…
Then what is it about? Only because it’s Beyonce. She went through the proper channels and got the sample cleared LEGALLY. The check cleared on top of that! She’s not obligated to reach out to every artist she sampled. Beyonce is paying homage to so many greats on Renaissance. Most who have been looked over for years. Right Said Fred made an IG post acknowledging and thanking Beyonce just to turn around and call her arrogant? It doesn’t make sense to me. They in their feelings all of a sudden for what…..!!!
The original artists who performed the music just want a little respect as well. That’s understandable, regardless of who is credited for writing the song. Back then nobody cared about who wrote the songs, only about the artists who made it popular. Obviously, Bey does what’s she needs to do legally, but that’s not what is being questioned in these situations. Artists are allowed to feel this way.
THEIFYONCE STRIKES AGAIN😈
Indeed.
I before E except after C.
The fact that she didn’t speak out against Kelis proves that she did steal from her as well.
No she’s just tired of this sh*t. One hit wonders crying and using her name for clout and sympathy. Why she finally said something.
Just Stealyoncé doing what she does best! Nothing to see here people😂😂😂😂
Kelis, how is that janitorial job working out for you hun? That $2.50 holding you over?
Kelis is living well. On a farm with her family cooking, growing and selling her own foods and sauces. Even with Pharell stealing from her you never hear of Kelis having financial issues. That joke didn’t hit like you thought it would f**……
You’re right about one thing we never hear of her. Ever.
Except we do. A lot. She stays on people’s tongues even when not releasing music. And not from being problematic or for being the cause of any drama she unwittingly gets dragged into either. Kelis’s musical impact was huge and is still felt heavily today.
Just be original and stop sampling every song in someone’s catelog
This comment!
She has access to the best of the best when it comes to producers/songwriters. I’m not sure why she samples as much as she does?
Damn, beyonce is really arrogant.
Did u call the boys up?
Did u call kelis up?
It’s about respecting other artists
Alien superstar has 22 writers. Right said fred are complaining cause the made pennies.
It’s not Beyonces fault that they’re making pennys. The sample and check CLEARed. That’s all what matters. Fucc how u feel.
Not a Bey fan but you TOLD NO LIES!!!
Can’t believe he’s blaming Beyonce because Kelis & Right Said Fred are makin’ pennies.
Just shut it, you old teabag
Stay mad heaux.
I never was mad. Were you?
Of course not. I have no reason to be mad.
You could try harder to make that somewhat believable. But it’s fine, let’s just go with it.
I have no reason to be mad when most of you are average from looks to Intelligence.
And if you think otherwise, you’re most definitely full of yourself.
Drake literally used the EXACT lyrics with his WAY 2 S*** song and he did that first but nobody said NOTHING LOL. This is a joke. People just like to attack Beyoncé. She’s not even using the lyrics in the song. Again DRAKE DID THIS FIRST and CRICKETS 🦗
You never read the article did you? They said that Drake was courteous enough to reach out to them.
Same with Taylor swift for look what you made me do.
These dumbasses literally tweeted themselves that Beyonce reached out LOL and boasted about having writing credits on RENAISSANCE. Like a said, this is a JOKE and they are morons for even attempting to come for Bey.
A courtesy isn’t a requirement! The sample was cleared and they got paid regardless! If it was such an issue they wouldn’t have originally boasted about the sample on Instagram. Beyonce owes them nothing other than what she gave legally. Now take that money and move on!
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