There's an uncanny resemblance, which makes me wonder. You can notice it at 0:15 where it starts slow, and also hear it better from 0:20 where it's of a faster tempo, which becomes more similar to the (Weeknd's) song's tempo. It's like they took that small bit, and built upon it. Play the 0:20-0:23 part three or four times and tell me it doesn't instantly remind you of Blinding Lights!

You know the melody I'm talking about, but for those uncertain, it's the one that appears throughout the song, for example, take 0:18

nope

Is this a Jojo reference?

Wouldnt rule it out

Also, he didnt "steal" it

Weeknd steals sounds nothing new

Barely sounds the same

Sounds just like it ! Wow !

No, and even if they did, they expanded on it enough for it to be an original take.

In case my doubt is true, the minimum respectful thing the musician/team would do is to say it was an inspiration, or a homage. Thus said, neither Abel nor the people behind the track made a claim for over 6 months since its release.

I know you're joking, but your and my favourite musician is a bona fide anime fan. Remember the Coming Down sample, and the Kiss Land photoshoots.

"Stolen" is pretty harsh, and even if it was inspired, it isn't enough to act like infringement was at play. If anything it's like a For Free interpolating Too Short situation; chalk it up to a homage if you will

But it is the same exact melody with the same melodic contour (pitch direction) and the same rhythm:
I-I-VII-I-II-V-VII

Calling it a rip off is too much tho nonetheless- just an example of great musicians being inspired by other music 👍

- BRAVE

I’m not joking. Keep that weird s*** out of this section.

op on that good s***

its the same melody

pretty cool

It appears I read you wrong. Fair enough. However, with all due respect, I'll talk about whatever I want, wherever I want.

OP snitchin