Earlier tonight, we posted Lupe Fiasco's new single "Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)," which contains the same Tom Scott sample used in Pete Rock & CL Smooth's classic "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)." Shortly after the release, Pete Rock took to Twitter to express his disapproval of Lupe's use of the sample. He made it clear that he is a fan of Lupe Fiasco, but feels that the "T.R.O.Y." sample should be left alone. See below.
No disrespect to lupe fiasco and i like him alot but TROY should be left alone. Feel so violated,the beat is next to my heart and was made
— TheRealPeteRock (@PeteRock) May 21, 2012
Outta anguish and pain. When it's like that it should not be touched by no one!
— TheRealPeteRock (@PeteRock) May 21, 2012
Man I'm a lupe fan and everything but TROY was my homie man. I think about him and Hev every fucking day!!!! Smh
— TheRealPeteRock (@PeteRock) May 21, 2012
Who ever Re-created that didn't do a good job @ all. #nohate
— TheRealPeteRock (@PeteRock) May 21, 2012
I'm not flattered @ all. Dat shit is wack, and the producer should be ashamed of his fuckin self. Smh
— TheRealPeteRock (@PeteRock) May 21, 2012
I think lupe is a great artist, I'm that angry with him but it's a major label idea. I can feel it.
— TheRealPeteRock (@PeteRock) May 21, 2012
What do you think? Should Lupe have left the "T.R.O.Y." sample alone?
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