Well-connected industry sources are sometimes crucial to the success of any blog. Without industry sources, you’re playing a guessing game, or you’re getting your info from other blogs.
When R&B singer Monica’s new song, “Anything To Find You,” featuring Rick Ross and Lil Kim, leaked last week, I told you at the time that, according to my record label source, the track was not an official single.
It turns out that legendary rapper Biggie Small’s mother, Voletta Wallace, gave permission for Missy to sample Biggie’s “Who Shot Ya” — but Mrs. Wallace has the final say on who can jump on the track.
Yesterday, when the news hit Twitter, Lil Kim’s angry fans blamed Monica, who interrupted her honeymoon at a luxury resort on the beautiful island of Anguilla in the Caribbean, to explain the complex situation to her followers on Twitter.com.
“I am just finding out what has happened to my single and myself & Missy are beyond hurt that @LilKim was removed. She’s our friend, a legend & @LilKim will get the respect she deserves at all cost. The clearance was revoked & I’m fighting to get it reinstated by the Biggie Estate. We respect all parties involved & were gonna do WHATEVER to keep the song as is because @lilKim the bizness on the record…I am as thorough as they come and I LOVE @LilKim bottom line is Ms Wallace has the final say and she said No. If we put it out we get SUED”
I wish I could tell you more, but that’s the problem when you rely on industry sources: there are certain things you just can’t tell your readers.
Don’t expect there to be an easy resolution though; the music industry is an unforgiving business. Monica’s new album drops later this Fall.
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