Eminem Samples Serani’s ‘No Games’ On New Album
No Games was a mega dancehall hit in 2008 for Serani (Craig Serani Marsh) and it’s still delivering as the Dancehall artiste has copped a huge international deal with one of the biggest names in Rap music, Eminem. ‘Music to Be Murdered By’ which features a sample of ‘No Games’ was released last Friday by the superstar rapper.
The sample was featured on the track ‘Farewell,’ which incidentally has been described as one of the standout singles on the album.
Serani’s manager, Julian Jones Griffith told the Star that Eminem’s team contacted them several months ago.
“A third-party clearance agency contacted me about the Eminem sample a couple of months ago. We listened to the use of the sample and the full song over the phone and then we came to a very favourable decision in regard to the publishing splits on Eminem’s new track,” he said.
He also explained how the deal was reached.
“Serani and I co-own the No Games master with our partner Phase One Network, and in a case where someone samples your work, they have to clear (come to a deal) both on the master side and publishing side. We were very happy with the deals we got on both sides,” he added.
Serani said that he was happy that Eminem sampled the song as he admitted that he is a big fan of the rapper.
“As a producer, I always thought he was smart with the beats he jumped on and always had catchy hooks. So when he went with my biggest song, it makes me proud to know he and his camp respect my music enough to incorporate it within his magical artistry,” he said.
Serani also told the STAR that big things are in the works.
“Over the last few years people may think I have been quiet but I have been working on my craft, and I think 2020 we will see the fruition of my time and efforts in studio and me and my manager’s dedication to success,” he said.
According to the STAR, Serani received a favourable payout from Slim Shady’s team.
This might be the artiste’s year as he’s also rumoured to be in Grammy contention after his collaboration with African singer Burna Boy and American singer Jeremih on the song, Secret. The track was featured on Burna Boy’s Atlantic Records album, African Giant, which has been nominated for Best World Music Album.
He also told the start that he would be performing in New York this weekend and then Miami over the Super Bowl weekend. Serani also took the time to reveal that he plans to drop new music in the coming weeks with his label Universal Records.
Listen to Farewell and No Games below.