Tracy Chapman’s ‘Fast Car’ demonstrates how an artist can cake off one hot song

[Mr. Met]

Tracy Chapman Reacts To Luke Combs' Cover of 'Fast Car': Exclusive. Combs' version has generated at least $500,000 in global publishing royalties, Billboard estimates, with the bulk going to Chapman, who owns both the writer's and publisher's share of the song.

Luke Combs on Tracy Chapman’s Response to His ‘Fast Car’ Remake: ‘I Love That She Gave Me a Shout-Out!’ (Exclusive)

Luke Combs reacts to Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" shout-out in a statement shared exclusively with Billboard. See what he said.

www.billboard.com

Did she take ALL of Luke’s publishing like she did Nice and Smooth.

 

[34real]

Yes one hit can be a beautiful thing....I'll take one hit like "I like big butts and I can not lie....",or even "Ice Ice baby..."

The movie battleship was on and I heard the song "25 lighters on my dresser,yeeesssirrr...." and it was a rock dude singing it.

 

[OmariAmaru]

Never knew she got ALL the publishing of that song by Nice and Smooth. Damn. Smart woman. And now she's getting paid all over again...30+ years after the song came out. Kudos to her

 

[playahaitian]

Never knew she got ALL the publishing of that song by Nice and Smooth. Damn. Smart woman. And now she's getting paid all over again...30+ years after the song came out. Kudos to her

Yup

Wonder how come this guy gets a percentage?

Funny she let Action Bronson get a percentage (allegedly) when he used another one of her hits

 

[knightmelodic]

Yup

Wonder how come this guy gets a percentage?

Funny she let Action Bronson get a percentage (allegedly) when he used another one of her hits

How Music Royalties Work

The last time you bought a CD, did you wonder how much of the sticker price was going to the artist? How does a Platinum-selling musician end up broke? Find out what musicians are actually being paid.

entertainment.howstuffworks.com

 

[playahaitian]

How Music Royalties Work

The last time you bought a CD, did you wonder how much of the sticker price was going to the artist? How does a Platinum-selling musician end up broke? Find out what musicians are actually being paid.

entertainment.howstuffworks.com

Oh I know all that.

I just want to know who handles her publishing NOW.

 

[knightmelodic]

Oh I know all that.

I just want to know who handles her publishing NOW.

I'm pretty sure that's not classified. You can probably get it if you know the steps.

Who Owns That Song? How to Research Copyright Ownership

Before you cover that awesome song on the radio, make sure you know who owns the copyrights and, most importantly, secure the permission.

blog.sonicbids.com

 

[jack walsh13]

Yup

Wonder how come this guy gets a percentage?

Funny she let Action Bronson get a percentage (allegedly) when he used another one of her hits

Nice and Smooth didn't get nothing?

 

[Knuckles666]

 

[playahaitian]

Nice and Smooth didn't get nothing?

NOTHING

 

[woodchuck]

Nice and Smooth didn't get nothing?

NOTHING

Probably did what Peter Gunz and Lord Tariq did. Used it without permission. They didn't get any of their publishing either.

 

[dtownsfinest]

Nice and Smooth didn't get nothing?

That’s how it’s suppose to be. Sting got all that bread from Juice World and Puff. To me this should encourage artists to be more creative and less biting.

 

[playahaitian]

Probably did what Peter Gunz and Lord Tariq did. Used it without permission. They didn't get any of their publishing either.

Nice and Smooth didn't get nothing?

Yup they cleared it.

You already know this ain't my preferred source but...



He told this story many times before

And honestly I understand

But its a two way street these original artists need to remember that by these rappers etc sampling remaking their songs they create a revenue stream and potential licensing and advertising opportunities that may have never existed before.

 

[yureeka9]

Good for her but never understood the appeal of the song. It was trash when it came out and its still trash.

 

[dtownsfinest]

Probably did what Peter Gunz and Lord Tariq did. Used it without permission. They didn't get any of their publishing either.

Some of these artists just don’t allow artists to cake off it. I know for sure Sting don’t. Juiceworld didn’t make a dime off Lucid Dream.

Some of these artists just be getting all of it though im not sure if it came from lack of permission or if Steely Dan just want their bread.

 

[Tdot_firestarta]

Yup and now shes the first black woman who wrote/owns the publishing to a # 1 country music song

 

[woodchuck]

That’s how it’s suppose to be. Sting got all that bread from Juice World and Puff. To me this should encourage artists to be more creative and less biting.

DJ Toomp was telling me that MJ let him use "PYT" when he was producing for Kanye, and MJ made them break major bread. My dude Byron produced "Champion" for Kanye, and Steely Dan gave permission, but he didn't make dime off of that song. He said he was cool with it, because at the time, he was trying to build up his resume'.

 

[dtownsfinest]

Good for her but never understood the appeal of the song. It was trash when it came out and its still trash.

Man I always felt the same way. Hate that song. Very shocked it was a hit.

 

[woodchuck]

Some of these artists just don’t allow artists to cake off it. I know for sure Sting don’t. Juiceworld didn’t make a dime off Lucid Dream.

Some of these artists just be getting all of it though im not sure if it came from lack of permission or if Steely Dan just want their bread.

In the case of Steely Dan, they didn't get permission. A friend of mine was in the studio when they were doing that song. Somebody brought up the idea of getting clearance for that sample, and one of them said, "Fuck them! Shit, don't nobody know who they are. We're doing them a favor!" Steely Dan waited until that song became too big to pull back, and then came calling.

 

[dtownsfinest]

DJ Toomp was telling me that MJ let him use "PYT" when he was producing for Kanye, and MJ made them break major bread. My dude Byron produced "Champion" for Kanye, and Steely Dan gave permission, but he didn't make dime off of that song. He said he was cool with it, because at the time, he was trying to build up his resume'.

I was wondering did Steely take Kanye shit too for
Champions….


It’s crazy because Prince will take 50/50
But Tracy Chapman wants 100….crazy….but I can understand it.

 

[mrcmd187]

Good for her but never understood the appeal of the song. It was trash when it came out and its still trash.

It's like all music, it appeals to some but, not to others.

 

[dtownsfinest]

In the case of Steely Dan, they didn't get permission. A friend of mine was in the studio when they were doing that song. Somebody brought up the idea of getting clearance for that sample, and one of them said, "Fuck them! Shit, don't nobody know who they are. We're doing them a favor!" Steely Dan waited until that song became too big to pull back, and then came calling.

Damn that’s some sad shit but it seems it wouldn’t have mattered Kanye asked for permission and begged Steely Dan and barely got permission just not to make any money but shit he didn’t drop it as a single so I guess it didn’t sting as much.

 

[dtownsfinest]

It's like all music, it appeals to some but, not to others.

You right but that was a major hit that appealed to a lot of people.

 

[woodchuck]

Damn that’s some sad shit but it seems it wouldn’t have mattered Kanye asked for permission and begged Steely Dan and barely got permission just not to make any money but shit he didn’t drop it as a single so I guess it didn’t sting as much.

Actually, it was Byron that had to get permission, since he produced the track. He called me one day to get to them, because I had a connect with their bass player, and he reached out to Steely Dan for Byron.

 

[Politic Negro]

 

[jack walsh13]

That’s how it’s suppose to be. Sting got all that bread from Juice World and Puff. To me this should encourage artists to be more creative and less biting.

Oh I agree 100% with that. No question

 

[jack walsh13]

Probably did what Peter Gunz and Lord Tariq did. Used it without permission. They didn't get any of their publishing either.

Your probably right about that

 

[playahaitian]

In the case of Steely Dan, they didn't get permission. A friend of mine was in the studio when they were doing that song. Somebody brought up the idea of getting clearance for that sample, and one of them said, "Fuck them! Shit, don't nobody know who they are. We're doing them a favor!" Steely Dan waited until that song became too big to pull back, and then came calling.

Factual bars

 

[playahaitian]

You right but that was a major hit that appealed to a lot of people.

^^^^

When people actually PAID for music.

 

[dtownsfinest]

^^^^

When people actually PAID for music.

Yep that too.

 

[tallblacknyc]

Good for her but never understood the appeal of the song. It was trash when it came out and its still trash.

Probably the guitar beat that was catchy to people… when nice and smooth used it I loved the track

 

[tallblacknyc]

NOTHING

Son of a bitch my fave nice and smooth track… the beat, the 2nd verse, the spinning gun, the bright lights.. how dare they not get nothing for that masterpiece

 

[playahaitian]

Son of a bitch my fave nice and smooth track… the beat, the 2nd verse, the spinning gun, the bright lights.. how dare they not get nothing for that masterpiece

You already know Nice & Smooth one of favorite all time rap groups.

I get it though ESPECAILLY at THAT time.

James and George Clinton and Bootsy all GOT IT and understood EARLY (Prince and Elton too)

they UNDERSTOOD what hip hop culture was DJing and sampling

and how it actually MADE them money in all ways

I ALSO understood Stevie usually saying f*ck no because he didn't like all the cursing etc. cause that is REAL

and also if you just DON'T want someone to use it... that's fine too.

Or taking ALL the money, ok THAT one I have a LITTLE BIT of issue with... I see you Sting.

Its ALL good

(Puff just gonna find a way to replay the interpolation anyway)

I HATE producers just STEALING the sample though permission.

But its always interesting when the original artist makes all these HUGE declarations about nobody EVER using it and the reasons why

BUT when it comes to a a BLACK ARTIST...

suddenly a white artist isn't held to the same standards?

I am NOT saying Tracy is doing that here

because it is WELL documented how Nicki disrespected her about a sample and it really hurt her feelings.

That's why I don't mind dudes over charging Sheeran and them for what they did.

Its THEIR MUSIC they can do whatever they want with you.

But I don't like the disrespect of the artform when they decide not to do it.

 

[playahaitian]

Yep that too.

remember THOSE days?

That is my ONLY little gripe with the original artists.

These so called bum ass rappers "stealing" your records?

Are actually making you millions

when most of your catalogue was collecting dust in MANY cases.

Just saying

 

[tallblacknyc]