MB:
What was supposed to be Rain’s gift to his fans has turned into a big issue of plagiarism.
The Asian pop star released on Aug. 16 the digital single “Busan Woman” which he co-wrote and produced. Rain performed “Busan Woman” for the first time during his “2011 Rain Tour: The Best Show” concert in Busan, South Korea last Aug. 13.
But local media reported that Rain plagiarized the song from Grammy winner and music producer Raphael Saadiq’s “Detroit Girl," a single that is included in his 2004 album “Ray Ray." Netizens say that except for the city names, the two songs are very similar including the title, rhythm and arrangement.
On the other hand, fans are dismissing the allegation, saying that Rain would not do such a thing especially that the singer is scheduled to enlist in the military by end of the year.They said Rain would not risk his career by plagiarizing a song.
J. Tune Camp and Rain denied the allegation that the song was plagiarized from Saadiq’s “Detroit Girl."
Saadiq is a singer-songwriter and producer. He produced songs for Mary J. Blige and TLC. In 2003, his “Love of My Life (Ode to Hip-Hop)” won a Grammy as Best R&B Song.
On the other hand, Rain continues his concert tour in Korea. On Aug. 27, he will be in Daegu. He will also tour in Jeju Island, Gwangju and Daejeon.
The concert finale will be on Sept. 24 and 25 at the Seoul Olympic Park Stadium.
Information Courtesy of MB / JONATHAN M. HICAP
http://mb.com.ph/articles/331856/singer-rain-accused-plagiarism
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