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submitted 6 months ago by Exusia to c/memes

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[–] disguy_ovahea 30 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

Ice Ice Baby has a pickup in the phrase that isn’t in Under Pressure. It’s an easy way to know what’s coming. ~~It’s how Vanilla Ice won against Queen’s copyright infringement lawsuit.~~

[–] kryptonianCodeMonkey 51 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (3 children)

I heard him defend it in an interview once. This is legit what he said: "Under Pressure goes 'Buh duh duh duh duhduh duh dum. Buh duh duh duh duh duhduh duh dum.' But Ice Ice baby goes 'Buh duh duh duh duhduh duh dum. Buh duh duh duh duh duhduh duh dum tss.'" That's a whole new work of art, guys! Like if I copied the Mona Lisa, but gave her like a strand of hair hanging down over her eyes. Artistically and legally distinct!

[–] Iheartcheese 33 points 6 months ago

Holy shit somebody else that saw that interview. It always crosses my mind.

[–] [email protected] 28 points 6 months ago

That was so silly. I mean, it was a sample. That's the fundamental basis of hip hop. There's no shame in it. Why would he try to pretend it was anything different?

Tbf, he later admitted that saying that was stupid.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

Ah yes, the lollipop guild defence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_HBmZuJlHs

[–] dohpaz42 22 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Not quite. Turns out Van Winkle bought the rights to the song, and shares in the royalties with Queen, to avoid going to court.

[–] disguy_ovahea 8 points 6 months ago

I remember hearing the opposite a long time ago. Thanks for the correction!

It’s a shitty rip off from a musical standpoint. I’m glad he has to pay.

[–] nexguy 1 points 6 months ago

Looks like they probably share publishing rights if you read closely.