They DJ on Carol G. They sued Tiesto for plagiarism

Cuban-American musician and composer Rene Lorente filed a lawsuit against the Colombian urban singer on Tuesday. Carol G. for plagiarism in the accompanying song “Don’t Be Shy”. DJ TiestoBefore the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico.

According to a court document released by authorities, the artist is suing “for copyright infringement and plagiarism over an original song composed in 1998: ‘Something Different’ by composer Rene Lorente“.

Therefore, the petitioner requested that the respondents demand Pay three million dollars “His mental anguish, humiliation, damage to his reputation and shame.”

“Through a detailed analysis of the musical, lyrical and structural elements of the two songs, it was determined. There are undeniable striking similarities It is beyond the limits of common influence or coincidence”, emphasized the case document filed before the court.

“In art, ‘coincidences’ are highly unlikely. Therefore, Any resemblance that is purely derived is just plagiarismA copy, plagiarism, infringement of copyright holder’s rights or copyright infringement,” the document added.

According to the statement, “distinctive melodic elements, harmonic progressions, harmonies and lyrical structures attest. A direct relationship between the two compounds“.

In this context, the text contains “substantial evidence Support copyright infringement and plagiarism claimsUnauthorized use, distortion of work, moral and monetary damages”.


Du Musica received the Colombian on June 23 during the third edition of the Urbano Awards, Top Crossover Song Award “Don’t Be Shy” along with eight other accolades.

Carol G released her latest album, “Manana Ser Bonito (Pichota Season)” on August 11, coinciding with her US tour, which kicked off the day before in Las Vegas. He took her through the main stadiums of the country.

In addition, the translator of hits such as “Provenza”, “A Ela”, “El Maginon” or “Dusa” The Latin artist’s top-grossing North American tour of all time and is on Pollstar’s list of 10 most successful tours with his “$trip Love Tour”. (EFE)