Netizens have claimed BoA's newly released title track and album of the same name, "BETTER", plagiarizes U.K. singer AWA's song, "Like I Do".
It has since been pointed out in articles like Naver News, that the composers of "BETTER" sampled "Like I Do".
- BoA worked with Yoo Young Jin, Kenzie, Moonshine, LDN Noise, Lee Seuran for this album
— @kweenboa (@KweenBoA) November 25, 2020
-is an R&B dance pop with a heavy bass & explosive beat in the chorus that features sampling from British singer AWA's https://t.co/9Zhg7S0CEo pic.twitter.com/sWJuqVpLen
The news quickly spread until the singer herself put all the rumors to rest. In a Twitter message to a fan, AWA revealed the collaboration was in the works for months.
she killed it! I’m gassed that’s it out, been in the works for months. Women supporting women and collaborating, here for it. ❤️ I’m getting credit don’t you worry ❤️
— AWA (@thisisawa) December 1, 2020
AWA is also credited as a composer of the song, as revealed on Twitter by LovelyChunsa.
BoA 'BETTER' is Sample song from AWA 'Like I Do' & she's credited as a composer. The link to the article if u guys wonder or need confirmation. https://t.co/N4nwiBkDvP pic.twitter.com/lcHVZHu4Cq
— LovelyChunsa (@BabySuie) December 1, 2020
The love and support extended to Instagram, where AWA posted a video of her dancing, giving a shout out. BoA took notice and reposted the video with love.
Have you checked out BoA's comeback MV for "Better"?
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Sampling happens all the time. Not only in k-pop but also US artist do it too. It’s legitimate it’s not stealing. They either get permission from the artist (if they own their masters) or pay fees to the record label to use the sample. I’m glad they shut this rumor down. Queen BoA is back!
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