Nigerian singer Jaywon has claimed that many gospel and Afrobeats artists are copying the template and vibe of his 2012 hit song “This Year.”
He expressed this while criticizing Billboard for excluding “This Year” from its list of the Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time.
Jaywon believes no other song on the list has had as much cultural impact and viral moments as “This Year,” which has remained relevant since its release. He also asserted that year after year, artists in both gospel and Afrobeats continue to copy the style of his song, yet he and his work remain unshaken by such copying.
In summary, Jaywon’s main points are that “This Year” has been influential across Nigerian music genres, especially gospel and Afrobeats, and that many artists have drawn inspiration or copied from its template over the years.
He also expressed frustration over Billboard not recognizing the song’s impact in its Afrobeats ranking.
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