What is happening with Korea’s entertainment agencies? [hidepost] First SM Entertainment, then JYP Entertainment and now YG Entertainment is in trouble… YG Entertainment could be facing lawsuits from Sony ATV Music Publishing on the grounds that four of their recently released hits are plagiarized.
There have been rumors about G-Dragon’s “Heartbreaker” and “Butterfly” on the internet since their release, but now Sony is saying that “With U“, a new song by Big Bang unveiled in Japan, and hit “I Don’t Care” by 2NE1, are plagiarized from Joe’s “Ride With You” and Lionel Ritchie’s “Just Go“.
The allegations came after Sony asked music experts to analyze the songs, and results said they sounded a bit too much like the originals. The company has contacted YG and sent warning letters, but so far there has been no response. They have also said YG is not allowed to promote the songs in question, something that YG currently seems to be avoiding as commercials featuring 2NE1 and “I Don’t Care” still abound.
Though, it doesn’t necessarily take an expert to hear similarities in the songs. The some of the melodies are similar, while there are some differences in the beats and obviously the lyrics. Even the vocal style in one is eerily similar to the original singer.
It’s always a little disappointing to see your favorite artists go through these allegations, though sadly, it’s been happening for years. Nothing is truly original nowadays, and even Flo Rida’s “Right Round” is based off a song from the 1980′s called “You Spin Me Round.”
So, who knows if it was intentional or unintentional? I, for one, am not passing judgment until I hear something official from all of the parties involved. Though, I have a feeling that someone’s head at YG will roll on this one (don’t worry. It won’t be G-Dragon).
*Note: This writer does not promote plagiarism; however she is of the opinion that the new versions sound better than the originals… and will keep “Heartbreaker” as her ringtone.
Check out the songs that are accused of plagiarism. What do you think?
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