JAKARTA - Young singer Olivia Rodrigo spoke up after several songs in her first album, Sour was considered to be imitating songs belonging to several other singers. Last July, the names of Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff, and St. Vincent was added to the list of writers of credit for Rodrigo's song Deja Vu. This song is said to have the same elements as Swift's song Cruel Summer.
The following month, Rodrigo listed Paramore's Hayley Williams and Joshua Farro as the writers of the song Good 4 U. The additional writer's credit was made after netizens discovered the song's similarities to Paramore's song Misery Business.
The addition of credit is considered by the public as if they agree if Rodrigo's songs are inspired by the musicians above. Not to mention musician Elvis Costello who also spoke after the song Brutal was said to be imitating Costello's Pump It Up.
However, Elvis Costello defended Rodrigo and explained that the song Pump It Up was also inspired by songs by other musicians.
Again, Olivia Rodrigo's originality as a songwriter is questioned. He also answered that concern in an interview with Teen Vogue.
"I think it's really sad to see people take context and discredit the work of young women," said Rodrigo.
“All music is inspired by each other. Of course, I wrote all the lyrics from my heart and my life. I have the lyrics and the melody for Good 4 U in the morning while I'm in the shower."
According to him, in the world of music there is nothing new. “There are four chords in each song. That's the unique part - trying to make it your own."
Olivia Rodrigo's career has come as a surprise to the public. After the great success of the first song - Drivers License, Rodrigo immediately released the album Sour. As a result, this album was named the album by a female singer with the longest-lasting on the Billboard 200.
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