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Finesse2Tymes is pulling back the curtain on the often costly reality of sampling classic records. In a recent statement, the rapper revealed that after sampling a song by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, his label reached out to get the sample officially cleared—only to be told it would cost $40,000 to release the track.
According to Finesse2Tymes, the number caught him off guard, but he insisted the figure is exactly what was communicated behind the scenes, even if some fans might find it hard to believe. What began as an effort to pay homage to hip-hop legends quickly turned into a reminder of how expensive honoring the past can be in today’s music industry.
The situation highlights a familiar dilemma for newer artists: balancing respect for influential pioneers with the financial realities of sample clearance. While sampling remains a cornerstone of hip-hop creativity, Finesse2Tymes’ experience shows that tapping into legendary catalogs often comes with heavyweight price tags.
Finesse2Tymes says he sampled a Bone Thugs-N-Harmony record, and when his label went to get it cleared, Bone allegedly told them it would cost $40,000 to put the song out 😮 He said people might not believe it, but that’s exactly what he was told behind the scenes. From paying… pic.twitter.com/Q37jejWKIT
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