: Since Oliver Tree owned the original vocals from "Jerk," his team had the legal right to re-release them in any format—even if that format was heavily "inspired" by an independent artist's remix. The Verdict

The catch? It sounded nearly identical to Southstar’s version.

The Twisted Tale of "Miss You": Oliver Tree , Robin Schulz , and Southstar

As Southstar’s version gained momentum, things took a "twisted" turn. , a global heavyweight in electronic music, released his own version of "Miss You" featuring Oliver Tree .

Before the major label polish, there was . In early 2022, the German producer released "Miss You," a track that heavily sampled and flipped Oliver Tree’s 2020 song "Jerk." Southstar’s version transformed the moody alt-pop original into a high-octane phonk -inspired dance track. It blew up on TikTok, becoming a viral sensation almost overnight. The Major Label Pivot

More info on following the controversy.

"Miss You" remains a banger that defines the modern era of . While it propelled Southstar into the spotlight as a "David vs. Goliath" figure, it also proved that in the streaming age, a catchy beat and a viral trend often trump traditional notions of artistic "ownership." Want to dive deeper into the world of Phonk and Viral Hits?

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: Since Oliver Tree owned the original vocals from "Jerk," his team had the legal right to re-release them in any format—even if that format was heavily "inspired" by an independent artist's remix. The Verdict

The catch? It sounded nearly identical to Southstar’s version. oliver_tree_robin_schulz_miss_you_twisted_phonk...

The Twisted Tale of "Miss You": Oliver Tree , Robin Schulz , and Southstar : Since Oliver Tree owned the original vocals

As Southstar’s version gained momentum, things took a "twisted" turn. , a global heavyweight in electronic music, released his own version of "Miss You" featuring Oliver Tree . The Twisted Tale of "Miss You": Oliver Tree

Before the major label polish, there was . In early 2022, the German producer released "Miss You," a track that heavily sampled and flipped Oliver Tree’s 2020 song "Jerk." Southstar’s version transformed the moody alt-pop original into a high-octane phonk -inspired dance track. It blew up on TikTok, becoming a viral sensation almost overnight. The Major Label Pivot

More info on following the controversy.

"Miss You" remains a banger that defines the modern era of . While it propelled Southstar into the spotlight as a "David vs. Goliath" figure, it also proved that in the streaming age, a catchy beat and a viral trend often trump traditional notions of artistic "ownership." Want to dive deeper into the world of Phonk and Viral Hits?