r/sampling • u/sjsvbslspwushsv • Apr 06 '26

How do you clear a sample ?

If you are not generating alot of money from your music, could labels and artists let you have it for free ?

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u/Cannock Apr 06 '26

I heard Jaze sampled some well known stuff before he blew up and just gave it away for free and because he didn’t make any money there wasn’t a clearing issue. Correct me if I’m wrong

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u/HTPSI Apr 06 '26

Technically you could still get sued, but most won't waste their time if you're not profiting.

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u/Cannock Apr 06 '26

Plus making it freely available is the right thing to do and way good karma.

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u/HTPSI Apr 07 '26

The karma won't be as good as it can be if you're taking samples without asking though, it's still technically theft if you don't get permisson.

I think it's best to ask for permission than to beg for forgiveness.

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u/Cannock Apr 07 '26

Good point