Music Legal: Ed Sheeran Sued for Copying Marvin Gaye - ‘Let’s Get It On’
- Thread starter playahaitian
- Start date
Tinie Tempah defends “authentic” Ed Sheeran after Wiley “culture vulture” drama
image: https://ksassets.timeincuk.net/wp/u...creen-Shot-2017-08-21-at-12.07.08-150x150.png
Nick ReillySep 19, 2019 2:40 pm BST
image: https://ksassets.timeincuk.net/wp/uploads/sites/55/2019/09/wiley-920x584.jpg
Ed Sheeran, Tinie Tempah and Wiley Credit: Getty
"the music that I'm hearing on that record is authentic."
Tinie Tempah has praised Ed Sheeran for creating “authentic” music after he was accused of being a “culture vulture” by Wiley.
Sheeran attracted the ire of the Godfather of Grime earlier this month, after joining forces with Stormzy on a remix of ‘Take Me Back To London’ from his ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project’ record.
Wiley said Sheeran had used Stormzy’s talents to gain popularity and then labelled him a “culture vulture” as he simultaneously lashed out at Drake.
While Sheeran later responded to Wiley’s criticism, he’s now received support from the ‘Pass Out’ star, who praised his efforts on the collaborative track.
Tempah, real name Patrick Okogwu, told NME: ” We live in an age of influence and a time when, respectfully, everyone is allowed to have their own opinion on a certain situation. It’s great we live in a time when you can come out, express yourself and say what you feel.
“But I would also say that in my opinion, the music that I’m hearing on that record is authentic. It sounds authentic and no one sounds out of place on it. For as long as I can remember, I’ve obviously heard Stormzy on that kinda music, but I’ve heard Ed on it too.”
He added: “In my opinion, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it. If you wanna talk about music, all music initially emanates from Africa. A lot of music is predominantly black music and it doesn’t matter. Everyone is allowed to express themselves and make whatever they want.
image: https://ksassets.timeincuk.net/wp/uploads/sites/55/2019/09/Screen-Shot-2019-09-19-at-14.20.04.png
Tinie Tempah with Anthony Joshua as part of Lynx’s Deliver The Call campaign
“We have no idea of what’s original really, I’m always trying to come up with original fucking ideas but it’s fucking hard! No idea has not been reworked or inspired or taken from something. Everyone should have fun, create good music and feel good.”
For his part, Sheeran said he had a “deep respect for Wiley”.
As for the state of UK music in 2019, Tinie Tempah praised the increasing presence of “Black British music” at some of the UK’s biggest festivals. In 2019 alone, Stormzy has delivered a triumphant headlining set at Glastonbury, and rising rap star AJ Tracey attracted one of the biggest crowds of the weekend at Reading Festival.
“It’s great! It’s overdue and change is an inevitable thing. But for the last decade or two decades, I remember growing up and hearing black British music coming through in drips and drabs,” he explained.
image: https://ksassets.timeincuk.net/wp/uploads/sites/55/2019/08/ed_sheeran_lj_230819vs.jpg
Ed Sheeran has teamed up with Stormzy on ‘Take Me Back To London’
“There’s always been an appetite for it and that shows – we’ve been given the platform to facilitate it and celebrate it. Give it the level of attention that it deserves and show it in the light that it deserves to be shown in. It’s all paying off. Even with something like Top Boy – it’s full of artists who have had number one albums and that’s great.
“We used to look at our American counterparts, but it’s not something we need to aspire to any more because we’ve got our own identities. I feel like this is going to create waves for new festivals and new opportunities. I feel great and very proud to be an artist who, for the longest time, has been trying to open doors and play my part in the very much bigger picture. I’m very proud, it’s amazing.”
Read more at https://www.nme.com/news/music/tini...ure-vulture-drama-2549612#SvKbZOdCJYv3y5XH.99
image: https://ksassets.timeincuk.net/wp/u...creen-Shot-2017-08-21-at-12.07.08-150x150.png
image: https://ksassets.timeincuk.net/wp/uploads/sites/55/2019/09/wiley-920x584.jpg
Ed Sheeran, Tinie Tempah and Wiley Credit: Getty
"the music that I'm hearing on that record is authentic."
Tinie Tempah has praised Ed Sheeran for creating “authentic” music after he was accused of being a “culture vulture” by Wiley.
Sheeran attracted the ire of the Godfather of Grime earlier this month, after joining forces with Stormzy on a remix of ‘Take Me Back To London’ from his ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project’ record.
Wiley said Sheeran had used Stormzy’s talents to gain popularity and then labelled him a “culture vulture” as he simultaneously lashed out at Drake.
While Sheeran later responded to Wiley’s criticism, he’s now received support from the ‘Pass Out’ star, who praised his efforts on the collaborative track.
Tempah, real name Patrick Okogwu, told NME: ” We live in an age of influence and a time when, respectfully, everyone is allowed to have their own opinion on a certain situation. It’s great we live in a time when you can come out, express yourself and say what you feel.
“But I would also say that in my opinion, the music that I’m hearing on that record is authentic. It sounds authentic and no one sounds out of place on it. For as long as I can remember, I’ve obviously heard Stormzy on that kinda music, but I’ve heard Ed on it too.”
He added: “In my opinion, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it. If you wanna talk about music, all music initially emanates from Africa. A lot of music is predominantly black music and it doesn’t matter. Everyone is allowed to express themselves and make whatever they want.
image: https://ksassets.timeincuk.net/wp/uploads/sites/55/2019/09/Screen-Shot-2019-09-19-at-14.20.04.png
Tinie Tempah with Anthony Joshua as part of Lynx’s Deliver The Call campaign
“We have no idea of what’s original really, I’m always trying to come up with original fucking ideas but it’s fucking hard! No idea has not been reworked or inspired or taken from something. Everyone should have fun, create good music and feel good.”
For his part, Sheeran said he had a “deep respect for Wiley”.
As for the state of UK music in 2019, Tinie Tempah praised the increasing presence of “Black British music” at some of the UK’s biggest festivals. In 2019 alone, Stormzy has delivered a triumphant headlining set at Glastonbury, and rising rap star AJ Tracey attracted one of the biggest crowds of the weekend at Reading Festival.
“It’s great! It’s overdue and change is an inevitable thing. But for the last decade or two decades, I remember growing up and hearing black British music coming through in drips and drabs,” he explained.
image: https://ksassets.timeincuk.net/wp/uploads/sites/55/2019/08/ed_sheeran_lj_230819vs.jpg
Ed Sheeran has teamed up with Stormzy on ‘Take Me Back To London’
“There’s always been an appetite for it and that shows – we’ve been given the platform to facilitate it and celebrate it. Give it the level of attention that it deserves and show it in the light that it deserves to be shown in. It’s all paying off. Even with something like Top Boy – it’s full of artists who have had number one albums and that’s great.
“We used to look at our American counterparts, but it’s not something we need to aspire to any more because we’ve got our own identities. I feel like this is going to create waves for new festivals and new opportunities. I feel great and very proud to be an artist who, for the longest time, has been trying to open doors and play my part in the very much bigger picture. I’m very proud, it’s amazing.”
Read more at https://www.nme.com/news/music/tini...ure-vulture-drama-2549612#SvKbZOdCJYv3y5XH.99
Ed Sheeran Raps Gang Starr Lyrics Word For Word
Ed Sheeran's appreciation for bars has been well documented over the years.
www.hotnewhiphop.com
Ed Sheeran says he's 'done' with music if he loses 'Thinking Out Loud' copyright lawsuit
The estate of Ed Townsend, who co-wrote the 1973 Marvin Gaye hit "Let's Get It On," is suing the British singer-songwriter for infringement.
By Jessica WangMay 02, 2023 at 05:12 PM EDT
Ed Sheeran says he's 'done' with music if he loses copyright lawsuit
'If that happens, I'm done': Ed Sheeran seemingly threatened to quit the music business if he loses the lawsuit accusing him of copying Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get it On' to write 'Thinking Out Loud.'
×
00:18
00:45
SKIP ADS
Ed Sheeran appeared to threaten to quit the music industry if he loses the copyright infringement lawsuit accusing him of stealing material from Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get it On" to write "Thinking Out Loud."
The English singer-songwriter took the stand Monday in New York and called the allegations "really insulting," testifying that the chords in question are a "common progression" used in several songs.
When Sheeran's attorney Ilene Farkas asked what he would do if jurors determined that "Thinking Out Loud" copied Gaye's 1973 hit, he said, "If that happens, I'm done, I'm stopping," according to PEOPLE. "I find it to be really insulting. I work really hard to be where I'm at."
Representatives for Sheeran didn't immediately respond to EW's request for further comment.
Ed Sheeran
| CREDIT: FATIH AKTAS/ANADOLU AGENCY VIA GETTY IMAGES
The estate of Ed Townsend, who co-wrote "Let's Get It On" with Gaye, filed the lawsuit against Sheeran in 2017 and alleged that his 2014 track featured "striking similarities" and "overt common elements" to "Let's Get It On" that violate copyright. Sheeran co-wrote the Grammy-winning track with Amy Wage, who also took the stand and called the infringement allegations "devastating" and "frightening because it's something we did not do."
Wage testified that she never formally learned how to play guitar and that she used the same "basic" chord progression in question in another song, per CNN. "I was just playing some simple chords that I knew how to play," Wage said, adding that it was "not possible" for her to have infringed on another song.
Sheeran won a separate copyright infringement lawsuit in the U.K. last year over his 2017 song "Shape of You." Following his victory, he slammed the "damaging" uptick in lawsuits against mainstream artists. "I'm not an entity, I'm not a corporation, I'm a human being," he said. "I'm a father, I'm a husband, I'm a son. Lawsuits are not a pleasant experience, and I hope that this ruling, it means in the future, baseless claims like this can be avoided."
the one that made him popular he shtiited on himEd Sheeran says he's 'done' with music if he loses 'Thinking Out Loud' copyright lawsuit
The estate of Ed Townsend, who co-wrote the 1973 Marvin Gaye hit "Let's Get It On," is suing the British singer-songwriter for infringement.
By Jessica WangMay 02, 2023 at 05:12 PM EDT
Ed Sheeran says he's 'done' with music if he loses copyright lawsuit
'If that happens, I'm done': Ed Sheeran seemingly threatened to quit the music business if he loses the lawsuit accusing him of copying Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get it On' to write 'Thinking Out Loud.'ew.com
×
00:18
00:45
SKIP ADS
Ed Sheeran appeared to threaten to quit the music industry if he loses the copyright infringement lawsuit accusing him of stealing material from Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get it On" to write "Thinking Out Loud."
The English singer-songwriter took the stand Monday in New York and called the allegations "really insulting," testifying that the chords in question are a "common progression" used in several songs.
When Sheeran's attorney Ilene Farkas asked what he would do if jurors determined that "Thinking Out Loud" copied Gaye's 1973 hit, he said, "If that happens, I'm done, I'm stopping," according to PEOPLE. "I find it to be really insulting. I work really hard to be where I'm at."
Representatives for Sheeran didn't immediately respond to EW's request for further comment.
Ed Sheeran
| CREDIT: FATIH AKTAS/ANADOLU AGENCY VIA GETTY IMAGES
The estate of Ed Townsend, who co-wrote "Let's Get It On" with Gaye, filed the lawsuit against Sheeran in 2017 and alleged that his 2014 track featured "striking similarities" and "overt common elements" to "Let's Get It On" that violate copyright. Sheeran co-wrote the Grammy-winning track with Amy Wage, who also took the stand and called the infringement allegations "devastating" and "frightening because it's something we did not do."
Wage testified that she never formally learned how to play guitar and that she used the same "basic" chord progression in question in another song, per CNN. "I was just playing some simple chords that I knew how to play," Wage said, adding that it was "not possible" for her to have infringed on another song.
Sheeran won a separate copyright infringement lawsuit in the U.K. last year over his 2017 song "Shape of You." Following his victory, he slammed the "damaging" uptick in lawsuits against mainstream artists. "I'm not an entity, I'm not a corporation, I'm a human being," he said. "I'm a father, I'm a husband, I'm a son. Lawsuits are not a pleasant experience, and I hope that this ruling, it means in the future, baseless claims like this can be avoided."
Ed did Wiley dirty
so people will call it karma
Ed Sheeran says he's 'done' with music if he loses 'Thinking Out Loud' copyright lawsuit
The estate of Ed Townsend, who co-wrote the 1973 Marvin Gaye hit "Let's Get It On," is suing the British singer-songwriter for infringement.
By Jessica WangMay 02, 2023 at 05:12 PM EDT
Ed Sheeran says he's 'done' with music if he loses copyright lawsuit
'If that happens, I'm done': Ed Sheeran seemingly threatened to quit the music business if he loses the lawsuit accusing him of copying Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get it On' to write 'Thinking Out Loud.'
×
00:18
00:45
SKIP ADS
Ed Sheeran appeared to threaten to quit the music industry if he loses the copyright infringement lawsuit accusing him of stealing material from Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get it On" to write "Thinking Out Loud."
The English singer-songwriter took the stand Monday in New York and called the allegations "really insulting," testifying that the chords in question are a "common progression" used in several songs.
When Sheeran's attorney Ilene Farkas asked what he would do if jurors determined that "Thinking Out Loud" copied Gaye's 1973 hit, he said, "If that happens, I'm done, I'm stopping," according to PEOPLE. "I find it to be really insulting. I work really hard to be where I'm at."
Representatives for Sheeran didn't immediately respond to EW's request for further comment.
Ed Sheeran
| CREDIT: FATIH AKTAS/ANADOLU AGENCY VIA GETTY IMAGES
The estate of Ed Townsend, who co-wrote "Let's Get It On" with Gaye, filed the lawsuit against Sheeran in 2017 and alleged that his 2014 track featured "striking similarities" and "overt common elements" to "Let's Get It On" that violate copyright. Sheeran co-wrote the Grammy-winning track with Amy Wage, who also took the stand and called the infringement allegations "devastating" and "frightening because it's something we did not do."
Wage testified that she never formally learned how to play guitar and that she used the same "basic" chord progression in question in another song, per CNN. "I was just playing some simple chords that I knew how to play," Wage said, adding that it was "not possible" for her to have infringed on another song.
Sheeran won a separate copyright infringement lawsuit in the U.K. last year over his 2017 song "Shape of You." Following his victory, he slammed the "damaging" uptick in lawsuits against mainstream artists. "I'm not an entity, I'm not a corporation, I'm a human being," he said. "I'm a father, I'm a husband, I'm a son. Lawsuits are not a pleasant experience, and I hope that this ruling, it means in the future, baseless claims like this can be avoided."
Welp BYE BYE Ed......that shit fits over LGIO perfectly....you did that shit homie....
Call it a career and pack ya shit up, go off to the woods and disappear like Justin Timberlake
Ed Sheeran opens up about missing grandmother's funeral during trial
'I think that she was in the court with me': Ed Sheeran has opened up about missing his grandmother's funeral during his recent copyright trial.
ew.com
Fresh off the win last Saturday
A deep dive into the visuals of Ed Sheeran's new album "Subtract" came to Dallas, and fans experienced the pop-up for free. The pop-up coincided with Sheeran's concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Saturday. The singer himself announced on social media that he would make a surprise appearance at the pop-up on Saturday. From Friday, May 5 to Sunday, May 7, "The Subtract Experience" pop-up, located at 2117 Commerce Street, invited Sheeran fans to walk through social shareable activations.
www.youtube.com
A deep dive into the visuals of Ed Sheeran's new album "Subtract" came to Dallas, and fans experienced the pop-up for free. The pop-up coincided with Sheeran's concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Saturday. The singer himself announced on social media that he would make a surprise appearance at the pop-up on Saturday. From Friday, May 5 to Sunday, May 7, "The Subtract Experience" pop-up, located at 2117 Commerce Street, invited Sheeran fans to walk through social shareable activations.
YouTube
www.youtube.com
Fresh off the win last Saturday
A deep dive into the visuals of Ed Sheeran's new album "Subtract" came to Dallas, and fans experienced the pop-up for free. The pop-up coincided with Sheeran's concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Saturday. The singer himself announced on social media that he would make a surprise appearance at the pop-up on Saturday. From Friday, May 5 to Sunday, May 7, "The Subtract Experience" pop-up, located at 2117 Commerce Street, invited Sheeran fans to walk through social shareable activations.
YouTube
Mfkr used this as rollout for a new album.......fuck him and the writers that sued him
Similar threads
