The verdict
Documented Sampling History
Confirmed songwriters of record (Carey, Hall) plus the already-cleared “Genius of Love” sample credit; no dispute over the song’s own rights. A landmark pop/hip-hop crossover (first female-artist Hot 100 #1 debut), with the ODB-remix studio story in the Receipts.
Used by independents?
Unconfirmed — the page doesn't yet document enough sampler detail to tell.
Quick Facts
Released1995
AlbumDaydream
GenrePop, R&B, Hip-Hop
LabelColumbia Records
ProducerMariah Carey · Dave Hall
More infoWikipedia → · Discogs →
Who you need to ask
The songwriters of record — Mariah Carey & Dave Hall (+ the cleared “Genius of Love” sample credit)
Fandom → · checked Jul 2026
The current administrator — Not confirmed — needs a Songview/Discogs lookup
Wikipedia → · checked Jul 2026
Has it been reused?
Yes — the “Genius of Love” sample was cleared directly with Tom Tom Club; the ODB “Bad Boy Remix” is a landmark. First female-artist #1 Hot 100 debut (8 weeks), 5× Platinum.
Do they allow reuse?
No standalone policy found; the underlying sample is cleared and no dispute found over this song’s own rights.
Related Songs
Same album, answer records, and songs worth knowing about
The 1981 Tom Tom Club track sampled here (cleared directly with the band)
Who Owns It
Licenses explained →The two permissions you need, and who holds them
The song itself (the writing)Mariah Carey & Dave Hall (+ the Tom Tom Club writers via the “Genius of Love” sample)
The recording (current administrator)Not confirmed
Receipts
Every public mention of terms, policy, or past deals we've found
ODB’s chaotic recording session, per the A&R rep
Cory Rooney recounted ODB arriving three hours late and intoxicated, demanding Moët and cigarettes (the team could only provide Heineken, which he reportedly smashed on the floor), then recording his verse and immediately falling asleep for hours.
Paper Magazine · read it →
Carey sought out ODB herself, against her label
Carey specifically sought ODB — not Combs’ idea — inspired by his SWV guest verse; her label and then-husband Tommy Mottola reportedly opposed it, fearing for her commercial image. She pursued it anyway.
Revolt · read it →
It reshaped pop collaboration itself
The remix is widely credited with paving the way for a generation of pop-star/rapper collaborations (Missy Elliott, Beyoncé cited as following the model); Pitchfork named the ODB remix the best song of the 1990s in 2022.
Wikipedia · read it →
A chaotic video shoot, one real ODB idea
For the video (Carey’s directorial debut), ODB reportedly used a wardrobe company card to buy Louis Vuitton luggage instead — but did contribute the genuine idea of tying a clown to a lamppost during his sequence.
Ambrosia for Heads · read it →
Can You Use It for Free?
How to check PD →Is it public domain?No
Sample History
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Times sampled
ODB “Bad Boy Remix” · Jodie Comer version (“Free Guy,” 2021)
Covers
1995
First flip
Big names who used itOl’ Dirty Bastard
Who to Contact
MC
Mariah Carey & Dave Hall
The confirmed songwriters of record
What they'll chargeNobody's shared numbers yet
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References
Every source cited on this page — 7 in total
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Page history · 2 updates
Jul 2026Page created — full research (Research Queue Batch 3)
Jul 2026BPM/Key pending the automated GetSongBPM/Deezer pass