Where does Soul Makossa come from?
Called the most sampled African song in history. Michael Jackson and Rihanna both ended up in court over it.
Soul Makossa · Manu Dibango, 1972
Where it came from
- Was written by Manu Dibango (saxophonist). Released in 1972. It's called the most sampled African song in history. Source: Wikipedia: Soul Makossa
What it became
- Interpolated by Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Michael Jackson, 1983). Dibango said the "mama-say, mama-sa, ma-ma-koosa" chant came from his song, and sued. Source: Wikipedia: Don't Stop the Music (Rihanna song), Wikipedia: Soul Makossa
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