At this point it’s a familiar ritual: A star releases a new single that borrows from an oldie, generating a fresh hit but also thrusting the throwback into the limelight. Beyoncé’s “Break My Soul” is ...

Robin S’ 1993 dance track “Show Me Love” was an instant hit, soaring to the top 10 of Billboard’s Hot 100 that summer and finding its way into constant rotation in my CD player (I know, don’t judge).

The ubiquitous 1992 remix of Robin S.’s song has endured in samples and covers. Its writers’ names appeared in the credits for Beyoncé’s track, were quickly removed and then restored again. By Rich ...