The track causing a stir, which some claim closely mirrors “APT,”is “Sorry, I Can’t Be a Good Kid”by the Japanese artist Mikun Sawai. This song debuted on November 13, 2013, and quickly rose to fame in Japan, reaching as high as No. 37 on the Oricon charts.
Many listeners have observed a notable similarity between the primary melody found at the 40-second point of “Sorry, I Can’t Be a Good Kid” and that of “APT” at the 33-second mark. When the tempo of “APT” was aligned with “Sorry, I Can’t Be a Good Kid,” the resemblance became even clearer.
Mikun Sawai’s lively track, “Sorry, I Can’t Be a Good Kid,”embodies the rebellious essence of youth. While the introduction of the song differs from “APT,”the key melody has ignited controversy, with numerous fans claiming that the two songs are “undeniably similar.”
“APT,”crafted by prominent artists including Bruno Mars, Rosé, Rock City, and Circuit, has also faced scrutiny over potential melodic similarities.
Fans familiar with both tracks have expressed sentiments like, “Aren’t they essentially the same song?”and “That melody seems quite familiar for a reason.”
One listener weighed in, saying, “Rosé seems to have borrowed a melody that raises eyebrows. Given that ‘Tommy Basil’s’ Miki received credit, it suggests Rosé and Bruno Mars were aware of potential issues regarding plagiarism. Nevertheless, the crucial hook is so broadly utilized that it’s challenging to determine its source. It’s advisable to avoid such melodies, as tracing the original composer can be difficult.”
This listener elaborated, stating, “When pinpointing the origin of a commonly used melody proves tricky, the best course is to sample from established songs. Leveraging an existing melody does not equate to composing, and whether intentional or incidental, it can be seen as plagiarism. The Japanese track serves as just one example, but it’s likely not the sole song with a melody akin to ‘APT.’
They continued, “Luckily, this melody has existed for such a long time that previous users might not even recognize the original creator, significantly reducing the odds of someone pursuing legal action against Rosé.”
As the debate over the similarities between “APT”and “Sorry, I Can’t Be a Good Kid”unfolds, discussions are intensifying.
The collaboration between Rosé and Bruno Mars, “APT,”achieved over 100 million views on its music video within just five days of its release. It quickly topped the U.S. Spotify chart and made a strong entrance at No. 4 on the UK Official Chart, with expectations of high placement on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 as well.
Significantly, Bruno Mars shared his gratitude on Instagram after “APT”clinched the No. 1 spot on Mnet’s music program “M Countdown.”On October 25, he posted, “A huge thank you to the Korean fans. I was emotional all morning after our first music show win. Thank you for your love towards ‘APT.’”
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