However, Cash Money’s failure to obtain clearance for the final product wasn’t relevant because Drake altered the original recording in a significant way, using it as “raw material” to create something new. Pound Cake / Paris Morton Music 2 Lyrics: Good God Almightylike back in the old days / You know, years ago they had the A&R men to tell you what to play, how to play it and you know, whether it. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the company obtained said licensing rights for the recording of “Jimmy Smith Rap,” although it could not clear Drake’s final composition with Smith’s estate due to the legendary Pennsylvania musician stated dislike of hip-hop music. The track is produced by Detail, Jordan Evans, and Boi-1da.Ī “fair use” ruling is fairly uncommon in songwriting, but in this case, Cash Money hired a music licensing company for the specific purpose of obtaining the sample licenses for Drake’s third album, Nothing Was the Same. 182 discovery 194 Douyin 118 Down Under 128 Drake 141 Pound Cake/Paris. We went ahead and listened to all of them and gave them a grade.Drake has emerged victorious in a lawsuit over a sample on his 2013 track “Pound Cake /Paris Morton Music 2.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, a federal judge has determined that Drake’s sample of the 1982 spoken word recording “Jimmy Smith Rap” by jazz musician Jimmy Smith falls under “fair use” and Drake is not liable for copyright infringement. From: Paul D Van Halens 'Poundcake' - tab by Paul D. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. In the case of the "Pound Cake," a number of rappers-ranging from legends like Raekwon to stars like Lupe Fiasco-have opted to jack the beat and drop a couple of bars over it. PLEASE NOTE- This file is the authors own work and represents their interpretation of the song. Produced by Boi-1da and sampling Wu-Tangs 'C.R.E.A.M.' and Ellie Gouldings 'Dont Say A Word,' Drake gets it done without being overshadowed by Jay, who finally delivers not. Jay-Z) Jimmy Smith Good God Almightylike back in the old days You know, years ago they had the A&R men to tell you what to play How to play it and you know whether its disco and rock But we just went in the studio and we did it We had the champagne in the studio, of coursecompliments of the companyand we just laid back and did it So we hope. Produced by Boi-1da and Jordan Evans, 'Pound Cake' samples Wu-Tang Clans 'C.R.E.A.M.' as well as.
Here's a telltale sign that a beat is awesome: Everyone wants to rap over it. Drake expresses his frustrations at the haters during 'Paris Morton Music 2,' but its the interplay between Drake and Jay on 'Pound Cake' that everyone wants to hear. The first time we heard Drakes Nothing Was The Same, we knew 'Pound Cake' was something special. Still, it's not enough to derail one of the best songs on Drake's latest album. The LiveRemix video shows why ENFERNO might be the most talented dj on the planet. Premiering on BBC Radio1 on Diplo & Friends last week, his downtempo approach gives this massive tune a futuristic sexy melodic update.
Drake offers what might be the best offhand bar on the entire album, "Tables turn, bridges burn, you live and learn." Jay swoops in for the second verse which is pretty standard 2013 Jay rhymes (his apparent effortless is reminiscent of his verse from Rick Ross' "3 Kings") but his unnecessary third verse (where he bizarrely chants "cake" like he's Rihanna before throwing a shot at Beanie Sigel) kinda ruins his guest appearance. ENFERNO is back with a double release Audio & Live Remix Video of his take on Drake ft. Produced by Boi-1da and Jordan Evans, "Pound Cake" samples Wu-Tang Clan's "C.R.E.A.M." as well as Ellie Goulding's "Don't Say a Word" and Jimmy Smith's "Jimmy Smith Rap." The key to the song is its airy, atmospheric beat which relies on the Ellie Goulding sample to carry it.
The first time we heard Drake's Nothing Was The Same, we knew "Pound Cake" was something special.