ust a couple weeks ago news broke about the
alleged theft of the single “I’m a Fan” by rising
American pop star Pia Mia. The song featured on
Phyno’s most recent album “The Playmaker”.
On the 26th of May 2017, Pia Mia released “I’m
a Fan” featuring Jeremih under Interscope.
Nigerian social media went into instant disbelief
on the alleged theft and countless reactions have
followed since as there have been observed
similarities with both songs, these similarities
include the beat, chorus, hook and some other
noticeable elements. Now the song writer to
whom the credits of “I’m a Fan” originally
belonged to, has decided to set things straight. Phyno
“I wrote the original demo of “I’m a Fan” and
pitched it to various artists. I worked with Pia
Mia and Jeremiah on the track and their song is
the only version authorized,” says T. Cole
T Cole has refuted any claims that Phyno
originally owned the song “I’m a Fan”, also
stating that he actually pitched the demo to
various artists. He also cleared the air on the Pia
Mia allegations by stating that her song is the
only authorised version.
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