Nija Charles contradicts Mc Melody's version of the “Dangerous Assault” controversy

Composer Nija Charles made statements on her Twitter this Tuesday (19) regarding the controversy with Brazilian singer Mc Melody. Nija is the author of the international song “Positions”, performed by Ariana Grande. Melody would have made a Brazilian version of the song, released in October 2021 with the title “Dangerous Assault”. After accusations of plagiarism, the minor had her production removed from YouTube and online platforms. streaming.

Questions about the authorship of the song were raised this weekend, between the 16th and 17th, by fellow Brazilian singer Anitta. After an argument between her and Mc Melody, Anitta insinuated in a publication that the composition was not original. Other users drew the attention of republic records and then Nija Charles responded, also on Twitter, that she would check the case.

Well no, I've never talked to her before. It's ok to cover songs on like YouTube & SoundCloud but when you put it on DSP's, you have to get it cleared, then credit AND share the profit. Maybe she doesn't know? https://t.co/LBRp4tLE32

— Nij (@amnija_) July 19, 2022

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Melody claimed in the video that she had permission to release the song and that she had spoken to Nija about it. The composer, on the other hand, published on social media contradicting the young Brazilian's version, declaring that she did not know her and that she had not authorized the use of the song. She concluded by saying that Melody is a minor and does not deserve to be attacked for these actions, betting on the girl's ignorance about the legal issues of this type of production.

Nija Charles composes music for important international artists such as Beyocé, Lady Gaga and Jay-Z. She explained on her Twitter that covers can be posted on platforms like YouTube, but on platforms streaming authorization is required, in addition to crediting the original authors and sharing the profits. Nija ended by congratulating Melody on the success of “Dangerous Assault” and declared that the situation was not yet resolved.

I've gotten different translations so here's the last I'll say Brazil lol. I'm not at mad at Melody & a minor shouldn't be attacked on Twitter. I was just making it known the business of the song wasn't right yet but I'm sure it'll get handled. The song did well congratulations!

— Nij (@amnija_) July 19, 2022

Mc Melody entered the Top 50 of the Spotify in January 2022 with “Dangerous Assault”, in addition to accumulating 40 million views on YouTube. After the controversy, the song was removed from the video platform and the Apple Music. Despite having been reposted, its accesses were reset.

Featured photo: Nija Charles/Reproduction/Instagram and Mc Melody/Reproduction/Instagram