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: In early 2003, a judge issued an injunction barring further sales of the album Truthfully Speaking unless the original artists were properly credited. Legacy and Availability
Released on April 1, 2002, "" is the debut single by R&B artist Truth Hurts featuring legendary rapper Rakim . Produced by DJ Quik and released via Dr. Dre’s Aftermath label, the track is defined by its hypnotic use of a Bollywood sample, its subsequent $500 million copyright lawsuit, and its role in popularizing Indian-influenced sounds in American hip-hop. Production and Creative Background
: The lyrics were penned by Static Major (Stephen Garrett) and Rakim, focusing on a "so-bad-it’s-good" obsessive relationship. Chart Performance and Commercial Success "Addictive" remains Truth Hurts' most successful single. Billboard Hot 100 : Peaked at number 9 . Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles : Reached number 2 .
: The backbone of the track is a direct sample of " Thoda Resham Lagta Hai " (1981) by Indian playback legend Lata Mangeshkar , from the film Jyoti .
: While officially produced by DJ Quik, the track was mixed by Dr. Dre, who added his signature polish.
: Achieved top-five status in several European countries and earned gold certifications in Belgium, France, and Switzerland. The $500 Million Lawsuit
: In early 2003, a judge issued an injunction barring further sales of the album Truthfully Speaking unless the original artists were properly credited. Legacy and Availability
Released on April 1, 2002, "" is the debut single by R&B artist Truth Hurts featuring legendary rapper Rakim . Produced by DJ Quik and released via Dr. Dre’s Aftermath label, the track is defined by its hypnotic use of a Bollywood sample, its subsequent $500 million copyright lawsuit, and its role in popularizing Indian-influenced sounds in American hip-hop. Production and Creative Background
: The lyrics were penned by Static Major (Stephen Garrett) and Rakim, focusing on a "so-bad-it’s-good" obsessive relationship. Chart Performance and Commercial Success "Addictive" remains Truth Hurts' most successful single. Billboard Hot 100 : Peaked at number 9 . Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles : Reached number 2 .
: The backbone of the track is a direct sample of " Thoda Resham Lagta Hai " (1981) by Indian playback legend Lata Mangeshkar , from the film Jyoti .
: While officially produced by DJ Quik, the track was mixed by Dr. Dre, who added his signature polish.
: Achieved top-five status in several European countries and earned gold certifications in Belgium, France, and Switzerland. The $500 Million Lawsuit
