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: Critics and scholars have argued that using the voices of exploited prisoners for a pop song about "cooking and cleaning" for a man is ethically problematic. Some labeled it a "gross misuse of sampling," noting the stark contrast between the prisoners' suffering and the song's hedonistic lyrics. 4. Commercial Dominance

The song's core melody and intro are built around a sample of a 1948 recording of Black inmates at the Mississippi State Penitentiary (Parchman Farm). David GuettaВ Hey Mama Feat Nicki

: Critics praised Minaj for her "island-tinged" flow and "sharp, confident" wordplay, with some calling it her most undeniable hit since "Super Bass". 2. The Bebe Rexha "Ghost Singer" Controversy : Critics and scholars have argued that using

"Hey Mama" was the fourth single from Guetta’s sixth studio album, Listen . It marked the third time Guetta and Minaj teamed up, following their 2011 hits "Where Them Girls At" and "Turn Me On". Commercial Dominance The song's core melody and intro

Despite the controversies, "Hey Mama" was a global phenomenon: A Pop Conundrum: David Guetta's Gross Misuse of Sampling

For months after its release, many listeners believed the hook was sung by Nicki Minaj. In reality, the powerhouse chorus—featuring the iconic line "Beating the drum like dum di-di-day"—was performed by then-rising artist .