Dua Lipa faces $20 million copyright claims over Levitating song. Know details

British-Albanian singer Dua Lipa is facing a USD 20 million copyright claim over the recording of her single Levitating. The notice sent by musician Basko Kante has accused the singer of using his talk box recording in her remixes without prior permission. Talk box is an instrument that makes the vibration feel like musical instruments. Levitating is a hit single from Dua Lipa's album Future Nostalgia, as per a report.

Dua Lipa: Copy Right Claims

Dua Lipa has the right to use the talk box in original recordings, but not in remixes. The legal notice has alleged that the star singer has reused the recording without permission for further release. She has used it in "The Blessed Madonna" remix, a performance by Dua Lipa at the American Music Awards, and another performance featuring DuaBaby, as per a report in BBC.

Dua Lipa: Blatant Infringement?

The media reports suggest that the lawyers of Basko Kante have called it a "blatant infringement" of the copyright and tried several times to ‘resolve the issue’ amicably. The reports also suggest that Basko Kante has taken this step after the British-Albanian singer has not shown any willingness to cooperate and accept the responsibility.

Dua Lipa: The Allegations

It is not the first time that the singer has faced charges of copyright violations. Earlier, reggae group Artikal Sound System has accused of similar infringements. Besides, songwriters Sandy Linzer and L. Russell Brown have made separate claims. She was accused of posting on Instagram a paparazzi picture of herself without permission in 2021.

FAQs:

Q1. What have the lawyers of Basko Kante said to Dua Lipa?
A1. The notice sent by musician Basko Kante accused the singer of using his talk box recording in her remixes without prior permission. Talk box is an instrument that makes the vibration feel like musical instruments. Levitating her hit single from her album Future Nostalgia.

Q2. Has Dua Lipa faced copyright violation charges in the past as well?
A2. It is not the first time that the singer has faced charges of copyright violations. Earlier, reggae group Artikal Sound System has accused of similar infringements. Besides, songwriters Sandy Linzer and L. Russell Brown have made separate claims. She was accused of posting on Instagram a paparazzi picture of herself without permission in 2021.