There’s been a lot of talk lately about artists remixing or recreating popular songs — but what’s the right way to do it? 🎶

In this episode of 5 Minutes of TWiZDOM, GRAMMY-nominated music educator and producer TWiZ breaks down what every artist should know before dropping a remix, tribute, or remake of someone else’s song.

Using a real situation from Savannah, GA, where an artist recreated a local legend’s track, TWiZ explains:
✅ The difference between sampling, cover songs, and interpolations
✅ How copyright works for masters vs. publishing
✅ Legal ways to release tributes or inspired versions of songs
✅ Why dropping remixes without clearance can hurt your career
✅ How to honor artists the right way — with creativity and respect

🎧 Whether you’re an indie artist, producer, or songwriter, this episode gives you the tools to stay protected and professional in today’s music industry.