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Reggae Legend Still Collecting Drake Song Cash
11 Nov
Summary
- Beenie Man continues to receive royalties from Drake's 2016 song.
- Drake sampled Beenie Man's 1995 track "Tear Off Mi Garment" for "Controlla."
- The sampled song is featured on Drake's album 'Views', a hit record.
Beenie Man revealed in a recent interview that he continues to receive substantial royalty payments from Drake's 2016 song "Controlla." The track prominently features a sample from Beenie Man's 1995 song, "Tear Off Mi Garment."
This sampled song was included on Drake's fourth studio album, "Views," which achieved significant commercial success, reaching No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a five-times platinum certification. Beenie Man indicated that the royalty stream is ongoing because the song is still actively played and sold.
Drake's production team had formally requested permission to use the sample. Beenie Man shared that the Grammy-winning artist also invited him to record a special introduction for "Controlla." He expressed gratitude for the opportunity, highlighting the significance of having his older work recognized and utilized by a contemporary global artist.
