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Drake's team reportedly emailed Blake just one day before the song's release asking for clearance, which he refused.

Although Blake later admitted he liked the track and "spat out his drink" upon learning how much money he turned down by not clearing the sample, he maintained it was a "matter of principle". Song Composition and Significance Drake - The Catch Up Feat. James Blake

Blake revealed that he only sent the material as a "collaborative idea" for a future project and did not want it used as a standalone sample. Drake's team reportedly emailed Blake just one day