However, Astley's lawyers said: "A license to use the original underlying musical composition does not authorise the stealing of the artist's voice in the original recording."

Is it Rick A voice on the song distorted (similar to Chaka Khan’s voice on Through the Wire by Kanye?)

Or an entirely different singer with their voice distorted?

Will it matter if it is a different singer all together since the song (lyrics -I assume, and instrumental) was licensed and approved?

I think the article says the artist used a different singer?

Rick might just be taking a chance to see if he can get some money or free publicity for a new tour 🤷🏾‍♂️ IDK?

Listened to the song and it sounds like a different singer.