Copyrighting Samples..?

[UNORTHODOX]

I just seen some commercial for a TV show and Alicia Keys's version of Empire state of mind was the theme. I started thinking "man, dude (the producer) is PAID!". It was more composed sounding, which got me thinking, did the producer of the original have to copyright the melody of the chops? is that even possible? Any Ill Heads in the know?

 

[Relic]

Not this illhead, but Im betting it was a "work for hire" on the paperwork,.

 

[lion-ucs]

I'm quite sure you're looking for licensing in this case.

 

[UNORTHODOX]

Ok but who licensed what? Who gets a cut from what and which persons pie?