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December 23, 2006
Skullman makes aggressive move to defend his rights
 Deejay Skullman is seeking international expertise in the area of copyright law before moving ahead in the case where he feels his copyrighted work, 'Stop' was infringed upon with a soundtrack song called 'Jump and Move' from the hit movie, 'Happy Feet'.
Since the story broke, I have been getting a lot of calls from a number of international copyright agencies, some of whom feel that because I come from a Third World country, people feel they can take
advantage of me, and they are willing to defend me with their resources," he said.
"Right now, I am weighing my options, to decide who I will chose to represent me. My team will choose the one which is the most professional and understands the nuances of international copyright law," Skullman said.
When it was released, the song 'Stop' peaked at #2 on the New York reggae charts, and was a monster hit in several Caribbean islands including Trinidad where it was #1 for several weeks on the reggae charts.
During the interview, Skullman hinted that his publisher, Gussie Clarke of Anchor Media Products and Services, had been dragging
his feet on the issue.
However, Mr. Clarke vehemently denied this allegation.
He explained: "Skullman came to us and asked if we were aware of the situation, we told him we were not, I asked if he had seen the movie to ascertain? He said no so No, I suggested he go and see the movie, I
cannot act on hearsay. So I called him a week after and said, O.K, send us a copy of lyrics and an audio copy of the original lyrics. To date, he has not done that, and he is slowing up things."
"I cannot get international people to jump up and get on the ball unless you provide me with the basic information, the support and tools. In the business and copyright world, it goes down to documentation in order for action to be taken. We've sent him three
emails and he has failed to respond. In the meantime, we have taken the initiative without assistance from him, On the 12th, we went online and purchased the version of the song that is in the movie, then I went on my own and researched the song, and found it on a
1992 CD released by VP Records," Mr. Clarke explained
The lyrics of Skullman's original song have also been written "We are in process of sending it on the legal department who can deal with the matter but we are waiting on Skullman to come in and confirm that
the lyrics are correct," Mr. Clarke explained.
"He has an obligation in this matter, but he has not supplied any of the required documents or physical proof, irrespective of countless emails we've sent him. We cannot act on hearsay."
"It is going to boil down to proof. It can be a protracted case, and we need the appropriate support and documentation to act efficiently and effectively. This is why the process has not moved faster than this, the lack of assistance from Skullman," Mr. Clarke
explained.
Posted by yardFlex at December 23, 2006 09:38 AM
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Posted by: MajorT
on December 23, 2006 11:41 AM
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Brederin, yuh need fi get wid de program. Help de man (Gussie) help yuh. Yuh ah move like yuh nuh waan bada wid de ting. Attitude like dat wi mek ppl tink seh yuh nuh have nuh case. Work fast boss, work fast.
Still, how is it dat JA artiste stawt sue ada artiste soh nuff. Can yuh imagine if de ada artiste stawt treat our artiste dem de same way. Mi oulda sarry fi Sanchez & all dose dat sing ada ppl tune. Den again, some ah dem might get permission fi duh ova de tune eena reggae, but most likely not.
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Posted by: steven
on December 23, 2006 12:18 PM
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Posted by: coolpoet
on December 23, 2006 12:47 PM
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I don't know much about this guy but the song from the movie was from the Brand New Heavies album Heavy Rhyme released in 1992, featuring an artist named "Jamalski". I know cause I have this album but you can listen for yourself:
http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=1592071&BAB=E
Track 5
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Posted by: TheLink
on December 26, 2006 10:45 AM
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Then the "Brand New Heavies featuring the artist named "Jamalski" fe get prosecuted too".
Sullman is the original artiste for the lyric of the song, yeah.
Every artist in Jamaica can certify that as well as the people of the Island. The man make his name off that hit tune "STOP".
Everyone know the history of Jamaican entertainers and their producers, managers, and others that represents them. Pure robery and sell out the business for personal interest.
As a result, these things happens.
Copyright laws are not even important, its often swept under the rugs especially if the artiste is not an icon in Jamaica. No disrespect to Skull, but i'm refering to Bob Marley, Third World, etc..
It's not about suing anyone, it's about giving credit where credit is due. It is Skullman's work, therefore, it should be respected as such.
It's the same principle why dem a try auction Peter Tosh M-16 guitar. Peoples property should be respected.
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Posted by: summadi
on December 26, 2006 01:02 PM
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SHOW DEM SEH WI A NUH PUNK...GUH AND GET YUH DUES.
(what about the fact that it is sung in a different tone, shed some light about that suh mi caan learn someting bout dat)
Ja'can artist always a sign ova ppl song but it is different style and mi nuh see ppl a sue dem.
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Posted by: Medley Critical
on December 26, 2006 02:29 PM
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Well from Skullman a do him thing fi protect him thing me a support him.
Him a we coach @ school an him a push me as a deejay also.
Nuff a fiwi artiste dem write some wicked tunes and when the tune dem get somewhere the bigga' entertainerz dem tek the tune fi demselves an mek a money off of it.
Jamaican artistes young and old need fi protect what iz theirz. If not we get juck with the phat end of the stick.
CRITICALLY.
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Posted by: ruffride
on January 4, 2007 03:31 AM
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well the jamaican artist copy over hip hop songs and r&b songs everyday !!!!!! the brand new heavies version was released over 15 years ago !!!
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Posted by: antre3
on January 9, 2007 10:29 AM
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I can tell any man, woman, boy or girl seh skullman is the original artist fi stop. Right now mi have it on one of him original cd wid him song dem. Skull go get what is yours. I will back you anytime. One love.
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Posted by: suzie
on January 12, 2007 03:16 PM
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skullman's version was released over 20 years ago
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Posted by: kara
on March 24, 2007 11:47 PM
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Paul aka Skullman what is the situation with the article posted re-Aggressive move to defend your rights re movie 'Happy Feet" was this a hoaxed or publicity stunt ?
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Posted by: SAMANTHA
on June 3, 2007 09:08 PM
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YO UR SONGS R TIGHT AND I LOVE UR STYLE UR LIKE THE #1 DJ EVA
PEACE
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Posted by: KELIS
on June 3, 2007 09:11 PM
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YO I LOVE UR SONGS THERE HOT AND ON FIRE
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Posted by: suzie
on June 27, 2007 12:04 PM
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Kara why do you think he needs publicity stunts? he has what it takes he does not need publicity stunts maybe you do, thats why you came on it's post.
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