The estate of George Michael has approved Taylor Swift's interpolation of his song 'Father Figure' on her upcoming album, expressing support and believing George would have appreciated the homage. Swift's album features collaborations with Sabrina Carpenter and is co-produced by Max Martin and Shellback, with no additional songs beyond the announced tracks. Swift is also promoting her album with a performance on The Graham Norton Show.
The estate of George Michael expressed their approval for Taylor Swift's incorporation of his song 'Father Figure' into her upcoming album 'The Life of a Showgirl,' which is inspired by her experiences during her Eras Tour and features collaborations with artists like Sabrina Carpenter.
Kanye West used a recreated chorus from the Backstreet Boys' hit song "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" in his new track titled "Everybody." Unlike sampling, which requires permission from both a record label and a publisher, an interpolation only requires the publisher's permission. The Backstreet Boys, not being the writers of the song, had no control over its use. It is possible that West may choose to play the song publicly without officially releasing it to avoid copyright issues. Representatives for the Backstreet Boys and the song's publisher declined to comment. West's album, "Vultures," is expected to be released soon, although its distributor is still unknown.
The Pet Shop Boys have accused Drake of using an interpolation of their hit song "West End Girls" without permission or credit on his new track "All the Parties." The British synth-pop group expressed surprise and disappointment in a tweet, stating that no credit was given or permission requested. Representatives for both artists have not responded to requests for comment. "West End Girls" was the Pet Shop Boys' first single and became a chart-topping hit in 1986.
