Des'ree sues Beyonce for covering "Kissing You"!!!!!!

[xyboyms]

Beyoncé Knowles is going to war with a pop star from the past who claims the former Destiny's Child star covered her song, but didn't cover her ass.

According to a lawsuit filed yesterday in Manhattan Federal Court by music administators, Beyoncé allegedly never obtained proper clearance to cover a song called "Kissing You," originally co-written by singer Des'ree -- famous for her 1994 smash hit, "You Gotta Be." Des'ree's version was used in Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film "Romeo and Juliet," Beyoncé's version can be found on the re-release of her album, "B'Day."

In the lawsuit, Des'ree and her reps claim that Beyoncé, along with her record company people, originally tried to work out a deal to use the song. When they weren't satisfied with the proposed terms -- which included not being able to change the title or make a music video for the song -- Beyoncé allegedly blew off copyright law completely, and recorded the song and video without permission. The song was eventually released on Beyoncé's album, "B'Day - Deluxe Edition" on April 3, 2007, with the title "Still in Love (Kissing You)."

Des'ree is suing to halt distribution of the song, video and album and seeking at least $150,000 in damages.



Des'ree "Kissing You"



Beyonce "Still In Love (Kissing You)"



Which version do YOU like??? Sorry, B, but Des'ree's voice just cuts to your soul in this song.......

 

[sunoftheskye]

I hope she wins. The Knowles family makes me sick.

 

[luminum]

Well, it's her business to sing it and record it, but ultimately, anyone who approved and worked ont hat album could have pulled it due to compyright infringement. So I doubt it was really Beyonce who 'blew off copyright laws'. I'd hold the higher ups responsible on this one.

 

[sunoftheskye]

I know you all hate Beyoncé for her success and everything, but that Des'Ree woman sounds like a hippo on crack... If anything, Beyoncé improved the song, she added much more soul and beauty to it. And for the record, I doubt Beyoncé is personally responsible for it. So why don't you all go and dress up in your sisters swimsuit or something.. BEYONCÉ RULES

I hate that. Anytime someone doesn't like her, or criticizes her, her fans pop out of nowhere claiming it's because of her "success". Are you not allowed to just NOT like someone?

 

[phoenix72]

I'm a Des'ree fan myself. Beyonce's version didnt really do it justice...if its true they need to pay up and move on. I would like to hear more from Des'ree myself in the future.

 

[tchaugente]

Desree´s version of the song is orginally, classic, and flawless... it is a bit of pain and desperation in her voice and the song moves through with ease...
Beyonce´s version is a rip off... unorginally, forced, but with a different type of intensity ... very typical of Beyonce.....

I like Beyonce but she deserves to get suined for copyright infringement especially when she makes a song like this... sound like a poppy remake

 

[phoenix72]

i dont wanna sound like its nothing or anything...but her getting sued for a 150,000 dollars that isnt going to make a dent in B's pocketbook. Not saying the lawsuit isnt without merit or anything and she wasnt wrong for using the song without permission..just pointing out the obvious i'm sure.

 

[craziwranglerman]

Beyonce steals.....this isnt a suprise to me at all. her ass was bound to get caught

 

[craziwranglerman]

i dont wanna sound like its nothing or anything...but her getting sued for a 150,000 dollars that isnt going to make a dent in B's pocketbook. Not saying the lawsuit isnt without merit or anything and she wasnt wrong for using the song without permission..just pointing out the obvious i'm sure.

with all the money Beyonce had to fork out for her videos..it might

 

[sunoftheskye]

with all the money Beyonce had to fork out for her videos..it might

Are you serious? Those videos (I'm assuming you're referring to the ones she made for her re-release) look cheaper than Lil' Kim's weave.

 

[merlot]

Are you not allowed to just NOT like someone?

you toss your two cents into threads related to christina aguilera, so i guess not.

anyway, i hope beyonce loses.

 

[tx_doc]

Des'ree's version still gets a lump in my throat, could be because they played it at a friend's funeral.

 

[ILLBFIRE]

From those two versions I would have to pick Des'ree.

 

[hotguy12345]

Beyoncé's version is just that - BEYONCÉ'S VERSION! u can't say oh this is shit, this one is better blah blah, its diff..they're both beautiful songs, and versions whatever, and sueing is just pathetic, i hope she loses

 

[sunoftheskye]

you toss your two cents into threads related to christina aguilera, so i guess not.

anyway, i hope beyonce loses.

What does that have to do with claiming if you don't like someone, it's because of their success?

 

[sunoftheskye]

Beyoncé's version is just that - BEYONCÉ'S VERSION! u can't say oh this is shit, this one is better blah blah, its diff..they're both beautiful songs, and versions whatever, and sueing is just pathetic, i hope she loses

How is suing pathetic? They used her song without permission, and she wants her cut.

 

[hotguy12345]

oh also, beyonce sounds more woman like, and is better at melodies, and the instrumental is better

 

[hotguy12345]

How is suing pathetic? They used her song without permission, and she wants her cut.

completely true, that was the fastest reply ever!, but i agree yeah she should have her money if she's been unlawfully covered, but why not prohibit it BEFORE it was released on the album..instead of trying to crush beyoncé's album sales by taking it off the cd's and of course next, itunes. if anything it's paying a compliment to Des'ree (sp?) and loadsa people will go buy the original and b's version to compare them both, and like em both, as i did

 

[sunoftheskye]

completely true, that was the fastest reply ever!, but i agree yeah she should have her money if she's been unlawfully covered, but why not prohibit it BEFORE it was released on the album..instead of trying to crush beyoncé's album sales by taking it off the cd's and of course next, itunes. if anything it's paying a compliment to Des'ree (sp?) and loadsa people will go buy the original and b's version to compare them both, and like em both, as i did

Why not prohibit it before? Did you even read the original post?

 

[craziwranglerman]

Are you serious? Those videos (I'm assuming you're referring to the ones she made for her re-release) look cheaper than Lil' Kim's weave.

yup her record company didnt want to pay for all those videos. so she had to pay out of her pocket to do them.