Nuria Roca said that Shakira's new song "Choca Choca," featuring Anitta, plagiarized a track by the Argentine duo Sarao [1].
The dispute highlights the ongoing tension between global superstars and independent artists over intellectual property and creative influence in the music industry.
During an appearance on the Spanish program "La Roca," Roca said the track released by Sarao preceded Shakira's song by five months [1]. The Argentine duo alleges that the composition of "Choca Choca" is closely similar to their own earlier work [1].
While the legal specifics of the plagiarism claim remain unverified, Roca addressed the ethical implications of the situation. She said that the Colombian singer should recognize the work of the smaller artists to resolve the tension [1].
"Shakira debería de tener un gesto con ellas," Roca said [1]. Translated from Spanish, she said that Shakira should make a gesture toward them.
This incident follows a pattern of high-profile music copyright disputes where timing and melodic similarity are the primary points of contention. The case focuses on the window of time between the release of Sarao's track and the debut of the collaboration between Shakira and Anitta [1].
“"Shakira debería de tener un gesto con ellas"”
This situation underscores the vulnerability of independent artists when their work is mirrored by global stars with massive distribution networks. While not a legal verdict, the public commentary from figures like Roca puts pressure on major artists to provide credit or financial compensation to avoid the reputational damage associated with plagiarism accusations.
