While Numero isn't the publisher of Different Strokes, it approached Def Jam on Johnson's behalf to negotiate a sample clearance.
(Her album is also missing someone - the hilarious Nan You're a Window Shopper couldn't be included owing to sample clearance issues).
If the duo hadn't actually invented sampling - you could argue long into the night about whether innumerable earlier experiments with tape loops count - they certainly seem to have invented the idea of sample clearance.
Bell: If the label does become bigger, are you worried about sample clearance?
Accordingly, Public Enemy were not compelled to obtain sample clearance for the album.
The White House was aware of Porter's security clearance problem and claims that for Sorensen's position, they did not require a security clearance and his background check was ongoing.
You'd have some overhead clearance problems with them in your garage".
For a typical sample-intensive hip-hop album released through a major label, artists have to set aside $100,000 to $150,000 in upfront fees for the proper sample clearances.
Find answers to these questions on our explanatory chart of rights clearance problems and solutions.
The later release date outside Australia was due to additional sample clearances needed for international markets.
