World famous songs that were made from Hungarian songs
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- 20 Sep 2022
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In the music industry, there are few really big global Hungarian stars. The Hungarian music industry is a small market. The Hungarian language is nowhere near as widely spoken as Spanish or English. However, there are many popular festivals and foreigners
We present Hungarian music that has become known worldwide. Even if it is not the original song that became famous, but a foreign song.
Kanye West: New Slaves — Omega: Gyöngyhajú lány (Pearl Hair Girl)
Kanye West’s 2013 album Yeezus featured the track New Slaves. It was nominated for Best Rap Song of the Year at the Grammys. At 2 minutes 52 seconds into the song, you can hear the melody of Omega’s song “Gyöngyhajú lány” (“Pearl Hair Girl”). The case caused a big stir in the Hungarian press. Kanye allegedly did not ask for permission to use the song. The author of the song, Gábor Presser, sued the American rapper. West initially offered ten thousand dollars, but Presser demanded two and a half million dollars. The parties reportedly settled for $100,000.
Not only Kanye West, but also Wiz Khalifa used this base back in 2007. It can be heard on his track Buss Down. The song also appears in the trailer for Jonah Hill’s first film, which he directed. As for Kanye, 44 years passed between the two songs. Read More...
