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Episode 164 | Ed Sheeran vs. Marvin Gaye: Let’s Get It On

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The Laws of Samples

There has to be some type of laws and rules that come into play with sampling or drawing inspiration from melodies and chords. But in reality, I don't think Ed Sheeran sat down with his guitar and tried to low key sample. He wrote a song that he just heard this melody in my head and it happened to be a big fucking record. If they feel like that's a sample, take it to court. Not sue or collect future royalties. They should be able to sue.

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