Last week, soul singer Des'ree filed suit against Beyonce for allegedly covering D's track "I'm Kissing You" without proper clearance. Bey's version, "Still In Love (Kissing You)," was included on the deluxe reissue of B'Day - but according to Des'ree's suit, it was recorded without permission.
Now, Bey's label has ceased distribution of the album until a May 4 injunction, according to a report by MTV News. Papers filed by Des'ree's publishers, the Royalty Network, said they had initially offered to grant Beyonce use of the song within limits. But they allege Bey's people did not respond to their offer, and that Deluxe B'Day dropped with the song - but without a signed agreement. Further, a video that was cut for the B'Day DVD, was also allegedly uncleared. (Read VIBE's interview with the video's director here.) The suit seeks $150,000 in damages.
Watch the video in question:
April 24, 2007 @ 3:39 pm
Not Her B'Day: Bey CD Pulled Over Lawsuit
With question over copyright, Sony ceases distribution of Deluxe B'Day.
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May 10, 2007 at 6:40 pm
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juliet says:
Thank you NaVin. Please just google the names that you are unfamiliar with prior to bashing artists. There's a place for all of them in my opinion. Des'ree's music is uplifting, fun and inspirational. Beyonce's music is also fun and uplifting. Music and vidoes will not get pulled if the lawsuit has no merit. The suit is only for a small sum of money so it's just to say hey guys, get permission and move on. I wish the best for both of them.
Mad Love.
May 3, 2007 at 3:14 pm
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NaViN says:
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May 1, 2007 at 4:00 am
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sharon says:
Do your homework when it comes to celebrities that you have never heard of. Just because the name is UNKNOWN TO YOU doesn't mean the person isn't a viable artist. According to Wikipedia, Des'ree reached the height of popularity in the US with the song "You Gotta Be". The song was featured on a few soundtracks and was wildly popular. Incidentally, she is a platinum (million or more copies sold) artist in the UK. We Americans need to get over the notion that our music is the only popular music. If there wasn't probable cause, Sony wouldn't have ceased distribution. The truth can only be hidden for long. Beyonce's career and 'writing talent' is based on the illusion of smoke and mirrors. No, Beyonce fans, I am not hating on her. I am just calling it like I see it.
April 28, 2007 at 7:35 am
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april says:
I think this lawsuit is a fraud, because this deseree chick is an unknown name to me and it seems to me that she is trying to gain publicity by suing beyonce.
April 26, 2007 at 2:05 pm
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April 25, 2007 at 7:22 pm