>7.4 million for making something that didn't sample the
>actual sounds OR have a similar melody, just had a (very)
>similar groove
>
>i thought copyright infringement either had to consist of
>copying the recording itself, or the actual songwriting...not
>just a rhythm/groove
>
>By this logic, Prince should've sued Ready For The World for
>Oh Sheila having a groove like Prince songs, Rihanna should
>sue Sia for Elastic Heart/Chandelier sounding like her songs,
>etc.

you know sia writes Rihanna's songs right?

and no oh Sheila was never mistaken for a single Prince song

tall cats really apologizing for this blatant rip that they admittedly were channeling? lolz