samples i don't have a problem with, like that si begg track (which is killer) and pop will eat itself. i don't consider those to be bootlegs. to me bootlegging doesn't pay homage to the original artist, as DSP has mentioned, because they don't see any of the cash. most artists get a little peeved...but is isn't about the issue of "pirating" for me. it just makes me sad to see bootlegs charted and outselling records of original material . i think fresh ideas are healthy art. like angrymann has pointed out...short playing lifeline of those tracks. the cover tune generation...as fun as the tunes may be, it is fast food music...

big mac, large fries, and billie jean! hahahaha!
(this idea is patented)

i-ron