Sampling in pop music is nothing new. In a world where there are only a finite number of chords and note to compose music to, this is no big surprise.
In fact, for as long as there has been pop music, there have been artists lovingly riffing and lifting from what has come before them to either put a new spin on it, improve it or even try to turn it into something new.
But sometimes the influence on a song can be a tricky thing. Rolling Stone has reported that Olivia Rodrigo's Deja Vu now lists Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff and St.
Vincent as co-writers, due to a (self-confirmed inspired) nod to Taylor's fan favourite track Cruel Summer, so similar in fact that the trio are now being credited post-release.
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