Olivia Dean Accused of Plagiarizing Bill Withers Classic
🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
Even a Grammy winner can't escape the long arm of a classic groove—Dean's 'I've Seen It' might have borrowed more than inspiration from Withers' timeless hit.
💡 Why it matters
This lawsuit could set a precedent for how modern R&B artists sample or reinterpret iconic soul melodies without proper clearance.
Mattie Music Group, owners of Bill Withers' catalog, filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Olivia Dean's record label, claiming her song 'I've Seen It' copies elements of 'Just the Two of Us'. The suit was filed in US federal court in Los Angeles.
📡 Where we spotted it (2)
BBC News
Olivia Dean accused of copying Bill Withers' Just The Two of Us
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The Guardian
Olivia Dean accused of plagiarism on her I’ve Seen It track
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