It has come to my sad realization that the only 8bit South Africa now gains is Olinosterfant.
They are using FantomenK and Dubmood tunes (among others) as "backing" tracks for their horrible rapping. I've contacted Dubmood, not FantomenK yet. He told me he remembers them asking for permission, but never gave them permission, 'cause they "sucked". And yes they do. However, they do give one brief mention of using the tunes:
Die ham en kaas albino haas se musiek deur FantomenK en rof soos n berg vis se musiek deur Dubmood. Legitness Tjiekie!
Translation: "The "Ham en Kaas Albino Haas" music is by FantomenK and "Rof soos 'n Berg Vis" is by Dubmood."
This is the only time I've noticed "Rof Soos 'n Berg Vis" is acknowledged as being created by Dubmood. They're playing gigs quite often now, they are however giving away their tunes for free. Which seems to have no mention of the tunes being created by other people (you can hear Subfocus and The Bloody Beetroots in other tunes as well). This isn't even sampling. Now however, check this:
Download en versprei 'rof soos n berg vis'! Dis ons eerste single wat binnekort op kampus radios gan jam reg oor S.A en ons shoot binnekort die musiek video vir die tune! Tjiekie fkn oei!
Translation: "Download and spread our new single "Rof soos 'n Berg Vis" which will shortly be playlisted on campus radios across South Africa and we're starting to shoot a music music vid for it soon."
Isn't that taking it a bit too far? Even IF they did get permission from Dubmood, I doubt he'd give the thumbs up for this.
Another guy has pointed out that Olinosterfant has been using other people's tunes and flamed them for it by saying that he worries for their future record company who's going to struggle with copyright. This probably refers to the Sub Focus & The Bloody Beetroots tunes, but they wave it down by saying "we're giving it away for free, chill out".
Now, I'm asking you guys for help. Dubmood gave me the permission to "flame" them. I don't wanna stir up shit. FantomenK has not been informed, but in one status update they say that they are working with FantomenK. They even play FantomenK "sets" at the end of their gigs. They are starting to get merch in line (shirts) and therefore will be making money soon. Firstly, legal or not? Secondly, can Dubmood and others claim to stop using the tunes, 'cause "technically" their making direct money of it yet, but even so, without permission it's still wrong right? What I'm basically asking is, what is the best course of action in a situation like this?