http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/020621/143/1qdmy.htmlPaul McCartney OKs Sample By Hip-Hop Artist Knoc-Turn'al
Fri Jun 21, 4:57 PM ET
(6/21/02, 4 p.m. ET) -- Paul McCartney has authorized the first-ever sample of his material, which will be heard later this
summer. McCartney OK'd the use of a section of "Old Siam, Sir," from the 1979 Wings album Back To The Egg, by Los Angeles
rapper Knoc-Turn'al on his new single, "Muzik."
In a statement, the rapper--a protege of hip-hop impresario Dr. Dre--explained that "Muzik" is "sort of a rock thing," but
that McCartney initially wasn't going to clear the sample. "But when he heard it and realized it was a positive song, he
cleared it," Knoc-Turn'al said. "So I wanna give Paul McCartney a shout-out for doing that."
"Muzik" is one of six songs on LA Confidential Presents Knoc-Turn'al, which is due July 30 and features guest appearances
from Dre and Missy Elliott.
McCartney's camp had no comment on the matter.
-- Gary Graff, Detroit
