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The true story about the controversial ‘I’m a fan’ song


Did an American singer steal Phyno’s song which has been released in Nigeria? Here’s the full story about the record.



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 [by its real owner Remo]

Would any action be taken?

According to our source, no official communication has been passed between Phyno and his team, hence at the moment, there is no official response. Pia Mia has not responded too. The singer has chosen to focus on promoting her new single, which is receiving initial positive reviews.

for ur mind abi OP sit down there


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A thief is always a thief..... otapiapia u be thieving since abi omadioha don catch u... ntor

another FTC gone unnoticed, wetin really dey this FTC sef

So in other words, Pia Mia actually owns the song and Phyno used it without proper clearance from the real owner. Or how do we explain having a song you got from someone else but couldn't reach an agreement on royalties and other stuffs, on your album? If anyone is to be sued here, it would be Phyno.

In short, na phyno tiff am

Lol..na now una dey release true story after Nigerians have finished her life with insults on her page?

Nigerians poured out their personal frustration on the poor geh, but it was funny sha. Nigerians insults can keep one entertained for a long time.

..........

So who do we believe?

who is this pia mia sef

Mama, When will Phyno comment

stories that touches

Moral of the story don't let Terry G type Producers near your joint...

See fuckup, wey I don dey expect diss track from both sides.

Not my business.

So in other words phyno is the theif here!

Hungry bloggers at previous update.

Where is Oga Blackface?

Ok

If I say what u wrote up there didn't have a single meaning to me

After Nigerians don pour out their frustration on the poor girl.

Wait....



Edit:

Keep waiting....



So Phyno's actually the guilty party? Chai!

I knew the Nigerian had to be the problem

Story! Story!!....All I know is that "OTA PIA PIA" stole Phyno's song.....End of Story!

johnabba:
who is this pia mia sef

Na one copy copy tify tify olosho for America

Op' biko sharap dia. Pia amu tif our piano song. A Nigerian nigger can neva tif olosho woman song

next....

repogirl:
Lol..na now una dey release true story after Nigerians have finished her life with insults on her page?

Nigerians poured out their personal frustration on the poor geh, but it was funny sha. Nigerians insults can keep one entertained for a long time.

You don't mean it... So my people have gone online to start another unreasonable war as always. Those twitter peeps can dey fall person hand sometimes

deskhal:
After Nigerians don pour out their frustration on the poor girl.

I tell you

So who is lying ?

Waspy:

You don't mean it... So my people have gone online to start another unreasonable war as always

just check out the girl's IG page @piamia

You will laugh taya. If only we can unitedly gear our energy into productive things. SMH!