Grammy Nominations for 2025 Reveal new World Record & A History of Music Plagiarism in the Indian Music Industry
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BUZZ // Beyoncé becomes the most-nominated artist in Grammys history
The Recording Academy announced the nominees for the 2025 Grammys Awards, revealed by Mark Ronson, Kylie Minogue, Victoria Monet, Brandy Clark and Kirk Franklin on Friday, November 8.
Beyoncé received 11 nominations (including for Record, Song, and Album of the Year) for her 2024 country album, Cowboy Carter, officially breaking the record to become the most-nominated artist in Grammys history (which she previously shared with her husband, Jay-Z). The Houston native also earned nods for Best Country Solo Performance, Best Country Duo/Group Performance, Best Country Song, and Best Country Album. Beyoncé is the most awarded artist in history with 32 awards, and as of this year has earned 99 total nominations throughout her career.
Following Beyoncé with seven nominations, each are Billie Eilish; Post Malone; Charli XCX; and Kendrick Lamar. Taylor Swift and first-time nominees Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan follows with each earning six nods.
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards are set to take place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 2, 2025 and will air live on CBS. The ceremony will be broadcast on CBS and will stream live on Paramount+.
HISTORY OF PLAGIARISM IN BOLLYWOOD
Bollywood music has captivated listeners worldwide with its unique style, catchy tunes, and diverse influences. However, over the years, numerous Bollywood songs have been “inspired” by popular tracks from other countries. From classic melodies to modern hits, many Hindi film songs bear striking resemblances to global tunes, spanning a variety of genres and languages. Whether intentionally or not, these influences reflect Bollywood's dynamic nature, adapting and reimagining sounds from around the world. Here’s a look at some iconic Bollywood tracks that owe their sound to international sources.
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Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (2001) – The title track mirrors Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977).
Pehli Nazar from Race (2008) – Resembles Sarang Hae Yo (2005) by Kim Hyung Su.
Zaalima from Raees (2017) – Reminiscent of Taeyang’s Eyes, Nose, Lips (2014).
Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) – Echoes My Lecon by JTL (2001).
Pal Pal from Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) – Resembles Theme for a Dream by Cliff Richard.
Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai from Woh Lamhe… (2006) – Similar to Tak Bisakah by Noah (2005).
Dheere Dheere from Aashiqui (1990) – Resembles Come Into My Life by Joyce Sims.
Koi Mil Gaya from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) – Echoes Take That Look Off Your Face by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Babuji Dheere Chalna (1954) – Similar to Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps by Doris Day.
Koi Yahan Naache Naache (1982) – Inspired by Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles (1980).
Yeh Hai Bombay Meri Jaan (1956) – Reminiscent of Oh My Darling, Clementine, an American folk song.
Uthe Sab Ke Kadam from Baton Baton Mein (1979) – Inspired by Polly Wolly Doodle, a 19th-century folk tune.
Kambakht Ishq from Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (2001) – Sounds like Afro Celt Sound System by Eireann (1999).
Dil Deke Dekho (1959) – Resembles Sugartime by The McGuire Sisters (1958).
Dil Mein Baji Guitar from Apna Sapna Money Money (2006) – Inspired by Sheloha Shela by Miami Band (1997).
Dil Na Diya from Krrish (2006) – Derived from the Turkish military anthem Ceddin Deden.
Mehbooba Mehbooba from Sholay (1975) – Resembles Say You Love Me by Demis Roussos (1974).
Another Mehbooba Mehbooba connection – Traditional Greek song Ta Rialia, sung by Mihalis Violaris.
Neend Churaayi Meri from Ishq (1997) – Mirrors Sending All My Love by Linear (1990).
Bheegi Bheegi from Murder – Pritam took inspiration from Mohiner Ghoraguli’s Bengali track Prithibi.
This list offers just a glimpse into Bollywood’s global musical inspirations, highlighting how the Indian film industry, Bollywood music has a long-standing culture of plagiarism.
SPOTLIGHT // Bastien Vignaud - Romancia
A minute and seven seconds of pure bliss. Bastien Vignaud is a France-based artist musician who weaves magic with his flute. ‘Romancia’ feels like a story of beauty that nature experiences when night break into dawn. It’s a birthing song of all the morning creatures who rise with the sun and weaves a beautiful day ahead.
A fairytale music woven by flute, chimes, harmonica that’s soothes the soul. Growing up I was crazy about fairytales, I would gape at the characters of the books liven up the tele screen without even blinking.