>I think when you do pop and rap, things are more on the radar,
>because people know how much money can be made off of it. But
>I think you are in the clear when you are in other genres,
>like breakbeat, drum and bass, dubstep, house, etc ....

You're right , like I said : " If you've graduated from "bedroom producer" to producing local artists , this may be helpeful .
Don't stunt your creative growth ,and be afraid to sample
(espacially if you're good at it ) because you're scared of
being sued . "