Judge Voices Concerns: Steely & Clevie Lawsuit Against Bad Bunny and Reggaeton Artists Might ‘Stifle’ Entire Genre’s Creativity
In a Los Angeles courtroom, a federal judge recently raised concerns over a far-reaching copyright infringement lawsuit that has the potential to impact the entire reggaeton music genre. The case, which involves over a hundred artists, including Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee, and others like Karol G, Pitbull, Anitta, Drake, has been filed by the Jamaican […]
Cardi B x Megan Thee Stallion Releases ‘Dem Bow’- Inspired ‘Bongos’ Amidst Dancehall Lawsuit; Fans Note Similarities to Lincoln 3dot’s 2021 Track ‘Bang’
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, both hip-hop powerhouses who previously collaborated on the 8x Platinum hit “WAP,” are back in the headlines. However, their latest chart-topping success with “Bongos” is now intertwined with controversies surrounding the song’s origins. During her appearance on The Breakfast Club, Cardi B shared that “Bongos” was influenced by the […]
Steely & Clevie Challenge Motion to Dismiss Copyright Suit Involving Reggaetón Stars
Steely & Clevie Productions responded assertively to several motions aiming to drop their extensive copyright violation lawsuit against top Reggaetón icons, such as Bad Bunny, Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, Pitbull, Drake, and Justin Bieber. The Jamaican firm, in recent filings in a California court, argued that their 1989 Fish Market riddim, globally recognized as Dem […]
Dancehall’s Golden Era: The Most Impactful Producers of the ’90s
Dancehall music emerged from the streets of Kingston, Jamaica, in the late 1970s, but it was in the 1990s that the genre truly blossomed, gaining international recognition and captivating audiences around the world. This era, often referred to as the “Golden Era” of dancehall, gave us some of the most memorable rhythms, anthems, and stars. […]
Steely & Clevie’s Reggaeton Lawsuit Expands to Include Drake, Bad Bunny, and Numerous Other Artists
Jamaican music producers Wycliffe “Steely” Johnson and Cleveland “Clevie” Browne’s reggaeton lawsuit has escalated significantly, now implicating high-profile artists such as Drake, Bad Bunny, and numerous others in the case. This ground-breaking legal battle has sparked a heated discussion about Reggaeton’s origins and its relationship with intellectual property rights. Initially filed in 2022, Steely & […]