File:Black Eyed Peas Meet Me Halfway Sample.ogg

Summary

Non-free media information and use rationale true for Meet Me Halfway
Description	A 30-second sample of the song "Meet Me Halfway" by Black Eyed Peas.
Source	Interscope Records
Article	Meet Me Halfway
Portion used	30 seconds, approximately 10% of the original, much longer 4 minute, 44 second song.
Low resolution?	Lower resolution than the original sound file, but high enough that it can be properly heard for identification and commentary.
Purpose of use	The sample contributes significantly to the article by illustrating a song specifically discussed in the article.
Replaceable?	Not replaceable with an uncopyrighted or freely copyrighted sample.
Other information	This sample will not affect the value of the original work, nor will it limit the copyright holder's right to distribute the work.
Fair useFair use of copyrighted material in the context of Meet Me Halfway//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Black_Eyed_Peas_Meet_Me_Halfway_Sample.oggtrue

Licensing

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the sample is being used for commentary on the recording in question;
the sample contributes significantly to the encyclopedia articles in which it is used (listed under the heading "File usage" below) in a way that cannot be duplicated by other forms of media;
the sample is short in relation to the duration of the recorded track, and is of inferior quality to the original recording;
no other samples from the same track are currently used in Wikipedia;
there is no adequate free alternative available.

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