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Shakedown: Baauer in Copyright Furore

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Trap producer Baauer could be in hot water after it was revealed his viral hit ‘Harlem Shake’ contains uncleared samples pilfered from reggaeton artist Hector Delgado and Philadephia rapper/artist Jayson Musson. “It’s almost like they came on my land and built a house,” was Delgado’s somewhat melodramatic reaction, whereas Musson was more philosophical, thanking Baauer for “doing something useful with our annoying music”. Although he is still seeking compensation, natch.

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