Songs from 2018 That Plagiarized Seem HEAVILY Inspired
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Songs from 2018 That Plagiarized Seem HEAVILY Inspired
Inspired by the eye opening post by BEYSACTINGCOACH about the thievery that occurred even on the most popular hits in history, in the opposite direction, there are artists who maybe have been #accused of #inspiring lowkey artists by artistic style or the songs themselves. The underground girls are fighting! Not really.
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Here's 7 instances where we're not sure if people should be throwing lawsuits
1. "Mantra" by Lo
Click to viewsounds like ➡️
"Dreamer" by Charli XCX (2017)
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I had to double check to see if these songs were produced by the same artist or if "Mantra" sampled the N1A opener but, nope. From the instrumental to the flow, they can almost be played at the same time over each other. #YouTriedIt!
2. "Know Where" by Dead Sea
sounds like ➡️
"Oblivion" by Grimes (2012)
I don't know if is this experimental pop sound with soft reverb-ed out vocals is actually a trend but this song "Know Where" generally sounds like Visions era Grimes (I just chose Oblivion). Where was the artistic integrity, intellectual property...?
3. "I Loved You First" by Joan
sounds like ➡️
"Someone Else" by LANY (2015)
I know the sound isn't all unique but LANY paved the way for a lot of the rising minimalistic pop sound w/ airy synths and semi-ironic juvenile lyrics (hi Lauv) seen especially with the duo joan. While these particular songs might not be as forward, artistic similarities are strong when comparing LANY's early EPs to joan's music released in the past year.
4. "The Way You Used to Love Me" by Diamond Cafe
sounds like ➡️
"It Is What It Is" by Blood Orange (2013)
Artist Diamond Cafe received a lot of valid comparisons to Blood Orange for obvious reasons - the retro r&b groove, synthy pop production, and breathy singing style.
5. "10,000 Hours" by PRETTYMUCH
sounds like ➡️
"Oui" by Jeremih (2015)
It just seems like "Oui" would have inspired "10,000 Hours" by underground pop phenomenon PRETTYMUCH, specifically considering the Shai "If I Ever Fall In Love Again" sample used (appearing at 2:48 in Jeremih's song; throughout PRETTYMUCH's song), as well as the "aw-yeah" ad-libs from the post-chorus in "Oui" almost imitated in "10,000 Hours" (@ 1:18). Some fans caught the similarities but who knows if it's enough to be a 'rip-off'.
However, #JusticeFor10000Hours and #OnMyWay
6. "Shoot" by White Room
sounds like ➡️
"Fashion" by David Bowie (1980)
Sonically "Shoot" reminded me of "Fashion" but it can also sound like a lot of other new wave songs from that time. Bowie is kinda a household name already so it's not that bad to take direct inspo?
7. "Flicker" by Rina Sawayama
sounds like ➡️
"Don't Think I'm Not" by Kandi (2000)
Indie pop queen Rina has been quite front with her sound being inspired by 90's and 2000's pop. With her single "Flicker", Rina took almost a direct format in the way "Don't Think I'm Not" has with the rhythm, tempo changes, and Miami bass sound. The choruses' melodies also ring similar to each other a little bit.
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ONTD have you caught any songs this year that sound a little TOO familiar to something else?
