The Nigerian cyber space 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.

However, 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.

Pia Mia has been dragged across Nigerian social media as a thief, with fans and music enthusiasts accusing her of blatant theft.

The Pia Mia and Phyno’s controversy is way twisted than it seems.

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.

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.

DOWNLOAD Phyno’s version of I’m a Fan Already >> http://verge24.com/2017/05/29/the-truth-behind-pia-mia-phyno-song-theft-controversy/

Listen to Pia Mia’s Version Below.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcrHRO0Pudk

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They call us all negative names
Now they are copying us..

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