Moroccan Singer Wins Decade-Long Plagiarism Case Against The Chemical Brothers

This is the end of a trial that lasted 10 years. For the International Court of The Hague, the famous British group The Chemical Brothers had indeed used without consent a sample of the song "Hadi Kedba Bayna" (it’s an obvious lie) by Moroccan artist Najat Aatabou in its hit "Galvanize" in 2005. Plagiarism confirmed.

This court decision is a victory for the Moroccan singer whose name will now appear on the master of the original track "Galvanize" by The Chemical Brothers. This British group had won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording in 2006. Thanks to the court decision, Najat Aatabou will also benefit from the rights of exploitation and distribution. In other words, the Moroccan singer will receive royalties and financial compensation for the exploitation of her work every time it is broadcast on radio, television or at a festival.