The track's DNA begins with an alternative rock song Oliver Tree released in 2020 on his album Ugly Is Beautiful . The lyrics describe a toxic relationship where the partner treats the narrator like they are "worth nothing". The Viral Spark: Southstar's Version
On August 5, 2022, veteran DJ Robin Schulz released his own version of "Miss You," also featuring Oliver Tree. So, was "Miss You" by Oliver Tree and Robin Schulz stolen?
In May 2022, rising German producer Southstar released a high-tempo, jersey club-style remix of "Jerk" titled .
Southstar initially released the track without full permission. However, after it went viral on TikTok and reached #1 on Germany's Viral Charts, he reportedly cleared the publishing rights with Tree's camp and re-released it through Sony Music in July 2022.
The story behind by Oliver Tree and Robin Schulz is one of the most controversial "copycat" sagas in modern electronic music. It centers on two nearly identical versions of the same song released months apart, leading to a public feud between artists, fans, and major record labels. The Original: "Jerk"
To avoid paying full master recording royalties, Southstar eventually re-recorded the vocals himself, turning it into a "cover". The Controversy: Robin Schulz's Version
The track's DNA begins with an alternative rock song Oliver Tree released in 2020 on his album Ugly Is Beautiful . The lyrics describe a toxic relationship where the partner treats the narrator like they are "worth nothing". The Viral Spark: Southstar's Version
On August 5, 2022, veteran DJ Robin Schulz released his own version of "Miss You," also featuring Oliver Tree. So, was "Miss You" by Oliver Tree and Robin Schulz stolen?
In May 2022, rising German producer Southstar released a high-tempo, jersey club-style remix of "Jerk" titled .
Southstar initially released the track without full permission. However, after it went viral on TikTok and reached #1 on Germany's Viral Charts, he reportedly cleared the publishing rights with Tree's camp and re-released it through Sony Music in July 2022.
The story behind by Oliver Tree and Robin Schulz is one of the most controversial "copycat" sagas in modern electronic music. It centers on two nearly identical versions of the same song released months apart, leading to a public feud between artists, fans, and major record labels. The Original: "Jerk"
To avoid paying full master recording royalties, Southstar eventually re-recorded the vocals himself, turning it into a "cover". The Controversy: Robin Schulz's Version