The caption of the video, since deleted, which used the song ‘The Spark’, read: “We’ve got the new energy, and we’ll tell you all about it – Tomorrow vote Fine Gael in the Local, European and Limerick Mayoral elections”.
In response, the Kabin Crew, took to X, and said: “Ah Jaysus lads, at least credit the kids who performed this track. Who ever created this video and made the social media post should know this. Not comfortable with it being used for political means”.
“You have used our music, without permission, for political means. Please cease all usage with immediate effect”.
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The Spark has been a viral sensation since it first appeared on social media over three weeks ago.
The Kabin Studios announced in a later statement that they did not wish for their music to be used for national or international political measures. Especially if those who do have no connection to the work they do locally on the ground. They concluded: “Anyone who uses our music, credit the kids and consider making a donation to children’s charity.”
Fine Gael has since issued an apology to Kabin Crew and the Kabin Studio for not seeking permission to use their music.
“We wish to sincerely apologise to all at the Kabin Crew and Kabin Crew Studio for not seeking permission to use their music. It was wrong, and it should not have happened”.
The party also announced they will be making a donation to the studio to “support their great work, or in lieu of this, to a charity of their choice”.
The Fine Gael spokesperson said: “The Kabin Crew are an immensely talented group who produce great music, including the track of the Summer.
“They are a credit to all in their community and are great ambassadors for Cork city. Keep up the great work at the Kabin Studio.”
Tánaiste Micheal Martin TD, Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD and the Labour Party have all used the song in their TikToks. However, they credited The Kabin and Lisdoonvarna Crew.
Mary Lou McDonald had two of the tween performers give her a rap lesson and Micheál Martin congratulated the The Kabin Crew on their success in creating the song of the summer, as did the official Labour Party TikTok account.
The drum and bass track, which has yet to be released on streaming platforms, has been hailed by Time and The New York Times as the song of the summer. It is performed by Co. Cork native Kabin and Lisdoonvarna crew. The groups unite children aged nine to 12 from into a youth community space where they are able to express themselves through music and performing arts.
The Rhyme Island initiative, started by Garry McCarthy, is now expanding nationwide in a project called Rhyme Island Roadshow. Rap songwriting and performance workshops will be accessible to young people of various backgrounds residing in Ireland.
The cross-country project, sponsored by Creative Ireland, is set to build up to Rock the Block Festival on June 15 where children aged eight to 18 will be able to reveal what they have been working on throughout the tour.
The self-proclaimed ‘Sound of The Northside’ appears to have spread far beyond the boundaries of what was thought possible with over eight million hits on TikTok and over 750, 000 views on YouTube in just three weeks. But miracles happen when art is put into the hands of unpredictable algorithms.
via The Novum Times
The Novum Times 