The mixtape era was in the Wild West era of the music industry when Napster reigned. I don’t look back at that era with any admiration. This all comes down to getting samples cleared. It not only shows respect for the original artists but also helps you dodge legal headaches later on. Using samples without permission can cause untold problems and hurt the music industry overall. So, artists really need to tread carefully here. The use of unauthorized sampling can damage relationships with labels and producers, and harm the original artist's reputation. Instead of generating positive buzz, such leaks can create unnecessary complications and distract from the original artist's already released work - like in this instance right now. Drake and Yachty should respect this man’s creation and follow proper channels to maintain the integrity and professionalism of their craft. Wait I just said professional and Drake in the same sentence - my bad.I compared it to mixtapes, not Cube. Clue, Flex, Kay Slay, etc all used to get records that the label couldn't clear for a variety of reasons (including explicit content over samples from religious artists). And yea I mentioned white people because they're the main ones pimping this story on Twitter...and because they have been fans of rap for a couple years I understand why they're ignorant. But what excuse does the Coli have?
No, they didn't take advantage of him. You understand this leak lives and dies on youtube right? It can't be released officially. It's a meaningless throwaway from someone trying to extend their clout with Drake. The only times leaked songs take advantage of someone is when it's a cleared track that comes out before it's supposed to, or an unfinished demo of something that was going to be release. That's the type of shyt that harms careers. This? No.