Did ‘Uptown Funk’ Rip Off A Band Named Zapp & Roger?
Lastrada Entertainment owns the rights to an early 1980’s song by a funk group named Zapp, and they are suing Sony, Spotify, Apple, and songwriter Mark Ronson over the song…
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 15: Musicians Bruno Mars (L) and Mark Ronson attend The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)
Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARASLastrada Entertainment owns the rights to an early 1980's song by a funk group named Zapp, and they are suing Sony, Spotify, Apple, and songwriter Mark Ronson over the song "Uptown Funk." Take a listen for yourself and decide.
First, "More Bounce To The Ounce" followed by "Uptown Funk".
When you listen to "More Bounce To The Ounce," pay attention to the music around the 48 second mark. Let us know what you think. It sounds quite a bit like "Uptown Funk" at its 3:12 point.
Andrew MarenusEditor
