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[Demetri Collier Electronics 🤴🏾]

But wait, I didn't know it wasn't a sample

[Nonchalantboi]

Barry Hankerson -- Aaliyah's uncle and manager of her catalog -- tells TMZ ... his niece "always encouraged young women pursuing their musical and entertainment careers, to achieve their dreams."
Hankerson is the founder of Blackground Records and says he owns all of Aaliyah's masters, and he says it's clear Normani has been inspired by her music. He adds ... "I believe that Aaliyah would be very supportive of a young Black woman that chose to emulate her music and style."
Barry did add that it would have been "more honorable" if the singer sought approval to sample "One in a Million" first, but ultimately, he does seem to give his seal of approval.
He says ... "I will not stand in the way of something that brings to light the incredible staying power of Aaliyah. So in that light, wishing Normani well with the song and overall career. God bless. I think Aaliyah would be pleased."

[ssw4919]

I want somebody to kh

Even if he dies, I wonder if Jomo will be just as stupid.

[ssw4919]

that nigga just lookin for a check

he clearly doesn't give a damn about GODliyahs legacy

!!!!!!!
And he ain't gonna GET one
Black ground must be in the RED by now

Idk.  Blurred Lines showed you can't just use interpolations and get away with it.  Hopefully, he doesn't pursue anything.

[klappa.]

Wait so is Normani's team tryna claim this shit doesn't sample Li's mess?

Right ..cuz they clearly did

!!!

like

just say it was an interpolation and push. but wha aaliyah?! now...

[Vonc2002]

Hmmmmm well it definitely does sound like there's a sample

[Almost]

that nigga just lookin for a check

he clearly doesn't give a damn about GODliyahs legacy

!!!!!!!
And he ain't gonna GET one
Black ground must be in the RED by now

Idk.  Blurred Lines showed you can't just use interpolations and get away with it.  Hopefully, he doesn't pursue anything.

Yh, labels credit artists for interpolation even if it is barely noticeable, that's why Jidenna credited Iggy and Ed Sheeran gave credit to Kandi/Tiny

[Buy The Stars✨]

But wait, I didn't know it wasn't a sample

Probably a technicality.  They probably replayed the drum pattern instead of using the original.  I don't think that's technically considered a sample.  It's an interpolation.

okay but they TRIED it. lol hes doing the most a bit here too, but what they NOT gon do is a t like this wasn't a 'LIY derived mess 

They don't have to pay if they say it's not a sample (I think).  We all know it's a Li mess.  He probably wouldn't have cleared the sample if they asked.

That's the thing. He wouldn't have approved it anyway !! Like I don't understand. He comes out the woodwork for this but won't release Aaliyah's music I really don't get it and no one can truly explain the "Whys" but him

[rosone1]

Timbaland has a producer's credit on Wild Side. Maybe she didn't have to go through Barry to get clearance.

[JCJ]

Where's the source though that Normani's team denied anything other than that Instagram post?

[JCJ]

Timbaland has a producer's credit on Wild Side. Maybe she didn't have to go through Barry to get clearance.

If Tim is credited then that's all the acknowledgement needed. Next case

[L0NZ.]

But Tim doesn't own ehttt

[ATLien]

But Tim doesn't own ehttt

guess the case is reopened

[pCj]

Love that this stingy fag isn't gonna see a DIME from Normani's mess

Will Normani?

[Buy The Stars✨]

But Tim doesn't own ehttt

If he created the beat he does.

They didn't use Aaliyah's vocals or likeness