Kelly Clarkson: I Did Not Jack Beyonce’s Song; It’s My Dumb A** Producer’s Fault
Posted by Bossip Staff
Kelly Clarkson is pissed. Her new songAlready Gone was produced by the same guy that did Beyonce’s Halo. So now of course the music world accused her of jockin’ Beyonce. There is definitely a similarity… SMH
Pop the Hood for More
If you’ve noticed similarities between Kelly Clarkson’s new single “Already Gone” and Beyoncé’s hit “Halo,” well, you’re not the only one.
Turns out Clarkson has also noticed, and she’s not too happy about it.
In an interview with Canada’s CBC radio network, the former “American Idol” champ said she was unaware of any similarities between her song and Beyoncé’s “Halo” until she heard the two songs side by side (according to Clarkson, her All I Ever Wanted album was finished before Beyoncé’s I Am … Sasha Fierce was released). And she’s not mincing words about who she blames for the similarities: OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder, who co-wrote both songs.
“Ryan and I met each other at the record label, before he was working with anyone else. He’s from Oklahoma, I’m from Texas; we got along really well and had some of the same influences,” Clarkson said. “We wrote about six songs together, four or five of them made the album. It was all fine and dandy. I’d never heard of a song called ‘Halo’ … [Beyoncé's] album came out when my album was already being printed.
“No one’s gonna be sittin’ at home, thinkin’ ‘Man, Ryan Tedder gave Beyoncé and Kelly the same track to write to,’ ” she continued. “No, they’re just gonna be sayin’ I ripped someone off. I called Ryan and said, ‘I don’t understand. Why would you do that?’ “
“Gone” and “Halo” do share some striking similarities, most notably in the backing track, which features somber piano, crashing drums and hand-claps.
Clarkson — who clashed with her label in the past — said that she’s upset that “Already Gone” was released as a single without her blessing, but that, at this point, there’s really nothing to do about the situation.
“It sucks, but it’s one of those things I have no control over,” she told the CBC. “I already made my album. At this point, the record company can do whatever they want with it. It’s kind of a sh—y situation, but … you know, you learn.”
At press time, a spokesperson for Tedder had not responded to MTV News’ request for comment on the situation.
Facebook
Send to Phone
its the same exact song. Cracker version/ Nigglet Version…
I’m beatn Hannibal like hell today.
1st Pengas
3rd
top 5 …we still luv u kels
4th!!!!!!!!!!
yeah at the beginning it does sound
alike but oh well they shud write there own song anyways
beyonce’ whole album she didnt write none of the songs on it
Yeah…..I do hear the similarities. I feel sorry for Kelly though cuz I do like some of her music and I’m sure she had no intention of trying to “bite” Beyonce, knowingly.
And, I actually kinda like this one, too.
But like she said…”You learn”.
I like this song better. The words have more meaning. Go KELLS!!!! Beyonce needs to sit down anyway. Everyone is tired of her. Let someone else get there shine on. IT IS LONG OVERDUE!!!
Why not Kelly? Beyonce jacks everybody else.
I like Kelly’s version BETTER! I don’t like HALO at all. Took me the longest to figure out what the hell leotard wearn beyonce was talkn bout?
It’s aight, Kells. Your voice works so well with this track, and yours is clearly the superior product. It’s not uncommon to hear the same beat behind different songs. Don’t let it get you twisted. At least you have your own sound.
I have nothing against Bey, but her sound is all over the damn place. Her tracks are all about what the latest trend is and what sounds good “at the moment” while you are staying true to yourself and your game.
so yall KNOW this proves that this is ANOTHER SONG BEYONCE DIDNT WRITE
sooo What beyouce is always takings somebody stuff… “LOL”,,,,Go Kelly!!!
So what? Beyonce’s been jacking people for years now!
TEAM KELLY!
twitter.com/E_Wanjiru
Beyonce has been stealing from new and established artist forever, atleast she has cl***** to apologize , beyonce still lying that she writes all her stuff
Kelly sings much betta!!! I prefer her version…. This is not the first time I’ve heard of a Beyonce track sounding like someone else’s.
Bossip has become inundated with angry white
people pretending to be black
No surprise here, Beyonce is always swagger jacking someone’s work, particularly the female artists. This is no loss for Kelly though, the song is beautiful and it will probably be a hit regardless. I don’t like Halo by the way, Beyonce over sings the chorus.
Both of the songs are good
GO BEYONCE & KELLY
but i dnt know why ppl think Beyonce
is stealing someone else’s song because
like Kelly said her album was printed b4
Beyonce’s album was released so Beyonce must have been finished and print her album
Well she doesn’t even write her own lyrics, even “If I Were a Boy” was jacked from BC Jean who originally wrote and sung the song.
Yeah if you sing Beyonce’s song to this some words are even the same. *smacks hand* bad producer…. but both song’s are hot and I love the feel.
The music is similar but not too much alike. I don’t get the big deal. *shrugs*
***** you shoulda never made this video then and you shoulda took this song off your cd. ***** why the hell you dressing like beyonce in the video video looks like halo the hair is wavey like beyonce fat ***** sit down white ho
Kelly shouldn’t be too upset about it, everything in music is recyled today. Although this should make her wanna take more control of her music. One thing about Bey is SHE decides what singles she wants.
If you can truly (not spending your rent check) afford to shop in the same highend store then
you can where the same outfit. Your not out of line at all. Now, if this were little Kim’s writer/producer bull*****tin like this that’s something else. Kelly all’s forgiven. Sounds great!
yes it’s the same track for both songs. I am a big fan of Bey but truth be told, Kelly’s version is a lot better and her lyrics flow better and are a lot more meaningful than Bey’s
@ shut up black men! colored turds
you sound so ignorant. did you even read the thread before you commented on it???? let me quote kelly for you:
“It sucks, but it’s one of those things I have no control over,” she told the CBC. “I already made my album. At this point, the record company can do whatever they want with it. It’s kind of a sh—y situation, but … you know, you learn.”
as you can see she tried to stop it but it was too late. GET A CLUE!
kelly sounds wayyyyyyyyyyy better!!!!!!!!!!Go Kelly F the haters !!!!!!!!!!!
I personally think Kelly has a better voice and if she hadn’t said anything I wouldn’t have thought the songs were similar.
I think both songs sound different/strong enough to stand on their own.
Not sure why it’s a big deal.
SGKM
we are al tired of hearing beyonce yelling, moaning and screaming on a track… Good to hear Kelly voice.. I would have thought beyonce jackedit afterwards.. that is her MO…..
Beyonce is the queen of jacking.. don’t worry Kelly .. if Beyonce can jack so many artist and smell like roses.. you’ll be fine!!!!!
i call Beyonce “ole yellar”… always yelling and shouting all loud. big ole fake yella hair bself!!!!!
What is interesting is …. I can hear the similarities in the tracks, but now that I’ve heard Kelly’s song, I like her song better. The lyrics seem to have more meaning and it’s a song that will last a long time to come.
I’ve always been a huge fan of Kelly Clarkson, she has a great voice. The writer didn’t give a damn he was getting a check, he’ll probably do it again to someone else.
i prefer halo and i aint even on beyonce like that as most may have noticed. However quality wise, Kelly kills Beyonce anyday. Beyonce sings about ***** sometimes when she’s ready. Rihanna did that retarded umbrella ish and now this fool does D-iva, imma d-iva. damn idiots
why did kelly came out wit it as a sinqle?
I like Kelly this situation wasn’t intentional,heres the full story
Clarkson is reportedly furious at her record label for releasing her new single “Already Gone” — after the singer realized it has the exact same backing track as Beyonce’s “Halo.”
But according to CBCNews.ca, who actually spoke with Clarkson, the former “Idol” champ is blaming the whole thing on music producer Ryan Tedder — who allegedly gave the same beat to Beyonce without informing Kelly. FYI — Tedder is also the front man for the band OneRepublic.
Clarkson told the CBC, “No one’s gonna be sittin’ at home, thinking ‘Man, Ryan Tedder gave Beyonce and Kelly the same track to write to … no, they’re just gonna be saying I ripped someone off.”