As of yesterday social networking mediums were in a frenzy over the alleged copyright infringement on some of our local soca artists by Panamanian group known as Comando Tiburón (DJ Rolo, DJ Flecha, DJ Magnetic and DJPhantom).
Case #1: The former radio DJs boldly sang over Winners of the 2010 International Power Soca Monarch Competition JW & Blaze's Palance maintaining the same beat, concept and possibly lyrics. They even went as far as producing a music video as though it was their original content.
JW & Blaze - Palance
Comando Tiburón - Jingle PH 2011
Notice any similarities? Palance's producer Kernal Roberts as well as artists Jason "JW" Williams and Ancil "Blaze" Isaac have since stated that their song was used without their permission. Copyright Music Organisation of Trinidad and Tobago (COTT) is investigating the matter.
Case #2: The quartet also covered and produced a video for the deceased Blazer Dan's (RIP) hit "Somebody". It is unclear whether or not they received permission for this song as well.
Blazer Dan - "Somebody" ft Maximus dan, Faye-Ann, Bunji, Anna Assing
Comando Tiburon - Vete Pa' la Verga
Case #3: Destra's Bonnie & Clyde anyone?
Destra - Bonnie & Clyde
Comando Tiburon - Te vote
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