Song Clearance Sheet
3 sources citedGive Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker)
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Funk1970s106BPM
UnconfirmedKey
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The verdict
Documented Sampling History
Confirmed songwriters of record (Brailey, Clinton, Collins), no dispute found for this specific Parliament release — a direct, confirmed vocal recreation in “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?,” already in this catalog. (Separate release from the receivership-affected Funkadelic masters — don’t assume that complication extends here.)
Quick Facts
Released1976
AlbumMothership Connection
GenreFunk, P-Funk
LabelCasablanca Records
ProducerGeorge Clinton
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Who you need to ask
The songwriters of record — Jerome Brailey, George Clinton & Bootsy Collins
Wikipedia → · checked Jul 2026
The current administrator — Not confirmed — a separate release from the receivership-affected Funkadelic masters; needs a Songview/Discogs lookup
Unknown · checked Jul 2026
Has it been reused?
Yes — a specific, confirmed vocal recreation in Snoop’s “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?” (already in this catalog), plus Method Man & Redman, MC Hammer and Gerardo.
Do they allow reuse?
No standalone policy found; confirmed writers of record and no dispute found for this specific release.
Related Songs
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Directly recreates this song’s “la la la” section (already in this catalog)
Who Owns It
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The song itself (the writing)Jerome Brailey, George Clinton & Bootsy Collins
The recording (current administrator)Not confirmed
Receipts
Every public mention of terms, policy, or past deals we've found
A direct, specific connection to Who Am I
“Who Am I (What’s My Name)?” (already in this catalog) features female vocalists directly recreating this song’s “la la la” vocal section — a specific, confirmed musical connection beyond general P-Funk influence.
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Extensive sample and cultural history
Method Man & Redman’s “Tear It Off” (1999) samples it directly; MC Hammer’s “Turn This Mutha’ Out” repeats a phrase; Gerardo’s “We Want The Funk” (1991) sampled the chorus (#16 Hot 100). The Seattle Mariners play it at every home run.
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Can You Use It for Free?
How to check PD →Is it public domain?No
Sample History
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Times sampled
Recreated in “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?”
Covers
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First flip
Big names who used itSnoop Dogg · Method Man & Redman
Who to Contact
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Brailey, Clinton & Bootsy Collins
The confirmed songwriters of record
What they'll chargeNobody's shared numbers yet
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Jul 2026Page created — full research (Research Queue Batch 6)
Jul 2026BPM/Key pending the automated GetSongBPM/Deezer pass