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Phyno Reacts to Have Pia Mia’s Song Theft Story, Lashes Out at Pulse

Gbolahan Adeyemi
By Gbolahan Adeyemi
Published: September 25, 2019
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Phyno and Pia Mia has got to be the trending topic for today after latter released a brand new single “I am a Fan” which is a complete rip off of Phyno’s 2016 song “I am a Fan”.

American Singer Pia Mia Under Fire For Stealing Phyno’s Song “I’m A Fan” – LISTEN»

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Several media outlets reported this plagiarism with many Nigerians trooping to Pia’s Instagram page, calling her and her record label out, for the shameful rip off.

While, this was ongoing, Nigerian Media Outlet, Pulse Nigeria published a counter report that claims Pia never stole the song, instead, reverse is the case.
Read Their report below;

“The entire Nigeria is up in arms about a perceived theft of Phyno’s song by an American singer named Pia Mia.

The record in quote is a song named ‘I’m a fan’ which was released by Phyno in 2016 as part of his “The Playmaker” album. Phyno’s version featured Mr Eazi, and another relative newcomer, Decarlo.

The song which is an urban Carrribean fusion, has not been made a single by the Nigerian rapper, but it is one of the critically loved records on the project.

The song was produced by Benjamz.
On May 26, 2017, American singer and songwriter, Pia Mia, released a version of the song which featured singer Jeremih.

The similarities between hers and Phyno were present from the start.
Pia Mia employs the same song title (I’m a fan’), extremely similar production, chorus, and verse.

On basic inspection, they are the same song, but Pia Mia’s version was produced by Remo the Hitmaker.

The basic crowd mentality with singles in Nigeria is that whoever releases it first owns the song, and very other version is a copy. And that’s what’s been happening. Pia Mia has been dragged across Nigerian social media as a thief, with fans and music enthusiasts accusing her of blatant theft.

But here’s the story. Pia Mia did not steal any song. She didn’t take Phyno’s record, neither did she appropriate the music. The true story is way beyond her.

The story of ‘I’m a fan’ single began from Phyno, Jeremih and producer Remo. According to verified sources close to Phyno’s camp, the rapper was working on incorporating Island-ready production on his sophomore album to tap into the international market. He was in talks with Remo, who sent him the song to work with.

“The guy sent the song to us, and we wanted to work together, but something happened and we couldn’t use it,” our source tells Pulse.

Due to issues regarding remuneration, clearances and demands, Phyno and Remo did not work together. But Phyno liked the idea of the sound, so he sought the help of producer Benjamz, who reconstructed the single, and brought on Mr Eazi and Decarlo to collaborate and release the record.
Remo, who had totally abandoned the Phyno project, still has his music, and so when Pia Mia tapped him and Jeremih for a new record, they had this one ready-made for her to record and release.

These things are not uncommon. In 2014, Phyno’s ‘Authe’ record featuring Flavour, and DJ Spinall’s ‘Gba gbe’ featuring Burna Boy possessed similar melody and lyrics in the choruses. But it was also a recording misunderstanding which was never taken to court. Both Burna Boy and Flavour had worked on a song, which was never finished. So they supplied it to other people.

So Pia Mia, did not steal a Nigerian song. Phyno and Remo had a misunderstanding, and the music has been duplicated.

Phyno got to read the article, and he has since reacted.. He rubbished the reports by Pulse.. Thus insinuating that Pia’s camp indeed stole his song. See his reactions below;

I am very disappointed @pulsenigeria247 and their dumb ass reporters .. Don't publish what u Knw nothing about, do ur research atleast ..

— EZEGE 1 (@phynofino) May 29, 2017

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U will hear from me and my team at the right time ..

— EZEGE 1 (@phynofino) May 29, 2017

Information reaching u from Phyno camp? Camp nou Abi nysc camp? Ode .. Ndi ala

— EZEGE 1 (@phynofino) May 29, 2017

So pulse have rushed and delete the post from their blog.. Smh .. Don't worry I hav d screenshots .. Am coming for u.. Dead ass

— EZEGE 1 (@phynofino) May 29, 2017

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