As a seasoned music enthusiast with decades of listening under my belt, I can’t help but feel a twinge of intrigue as I delve into this latest copyright lawsuit involving Drake and Chris Brown‘s “No Guidance” and Tykeiya Dore and Marc Stephens’ “I Got It.” I’ve seen my fair share of musical disputes, but this one has me scratching my head a bit.
Music creators Tykeiya Dore and Marc Stephens have filed a $5 million copyright claim against Drake and Chris Brown, charging that their 2019 song “No Guidance” violates their 2016 composition titled “I Got It.
The legal action alleges significant resemblances between the tunes, encompassing commonalities in chord patterns, rhythm, and melody formation. The accusers particularly point out the corresponding usage of phrases such as “I’ve got it” and “You’ve got it” within each piece.
The case extends beyond the primary artists, naming several collaborators including producers Noah “40” Shebib, Vinylz, J-Louis, and Teddy Walton, alongside songwriters Velous, Nija Charles and Michee Lebrun. RCA Records and the associated music publishers are also included in the suit.
Based on the court documents, the plaintiffs propose possible links between their projects and the “No Guidance” team, implying that the song might have been shared with the defendants via professional connections within the industry. The lawsuit also disputes YouTube’s management of a related copyright issue, claiming unfair treatment of Stephens’ channel after he requested its removal.
This current lawsuit stems from a prior copyright disagreement regarding the song “No Guidance” from 2021, which was later dropped in 2022.
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2024-10-31 12:55