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Posted Wed Oct 15, 2008 11:51am PDT by Jordan Gracey in Reality Bites

Alright y’all, don’t shoot the messenger!

 

Let me just say that I like Beyoncé!  I think she’s a great performer, talented actress, savvy business woman and easy on the eyes.  I also respect how she doesn’t use the paparazzi to stay current, rather she relies on her artistry.  She's a total class act!

 

With that being said….

 

As you may already know, Beyoncé’s third solo album I Am… is due to drop November 18th.  Last week, her video for the lead track “If I Were A Boy” hit various media channels and was met with rave reviews and pleased fans everywhere.

 

However, grumblings also began that this song doesn’t belong to Beyoncé.  Before I jumped on the bandwagon I decided to do some digging and discover if this was real or rumour (‘cause we all know that for every fan there are at least a half dozen haters right?). 

 

My findings:

Song credits for If I Were a Boy” are stated as Toby Gad and Beyoncé Knowles on Wikipedia.  (I had to check here as the album isn’t actually out yet).  After this I turned to iTunes…no luck.  The single isn’t up for sale yet, nor is the video.  Darn.  No fear, the Internet is a vast place, I was sure to find something else.   What did I find?  “If I Were A Boy,” recorded by a little 21 year-old who goes by the name of BC Jean

This California native is apparently the next generation star, from a musical family that has been associated with RCA Records.  For those of you not familiar with labels, RCA (or RCA Victor) is one of the flagship labels of Sony.  Beyoncé is signed to Columbia, which is now a premier subsidiary label of Sony.  Hmmmm...... 

Check it for yourself here 

 

Sorry B!

Jay, please don’t come after me!

What do you guys make of this?

249 Comments

101. Natalie -
I like Beyonce but I just heard BC's and i have to say BC's version is 100 times better. If beyonce really did steal it from her that pretty low.

102. Me -
Is it possible that Beyonce didn't know that BC Jean sang it too?

103. CHARLENE -
i like bc's version better...im very surprised beyonce didnt stick too her talent of writing her own stuff. maybe she should not forget what made her so successful and respected...her talent

104. orlane f -
I hate to say this but record labels were stealing rock and roll songs written and sung by black artist for years (ie Elvis). Why is it all of a sudden "lazy" of Beyonce? Because she's a successful Black artist who supposedly stole from a young White artist? Come on!

105. Ahmed -
I'm so turned off by this article. I thought Beyonce was a real talent after this time sad to say that she is nothing but a fake rich. I feel sorry for the young California native, all her hard work is being stole by a older women. I'm hoping this is a real issue if it's just another rumour, which I doubt I will not buy the I am album period.

106. Hutchy -
The reason why she sings this girls songe is b/c she hase no righting tallent

107. omess -
Roger Friedman of Fox News wrote a column on the history and saga of this song

Beyonce's 'Stolen' New Hit Record
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,437442,00.html#2

108. Yahoo! Music User -
I like both versions of this song. Beyonce's is like soulful R&B, and BC Jean's is raw pop rock.
And by the way, it is confirmed that BC Jean sold the rights of the song to Beyonce.

109. nikka -
i like BC jean's song version better... actually if u search that song in imeem.. u will find BC JEAN's version nothin from beyoncé...

110. Dishy Duchess. -
Often songs are presented to artists to sing,that they didn't write themselves. So the question is, did she know? If she didn't then she needs to make it clear that it was a mistake and if she did ,Well, obviously she has the trample factor that fame afflicts upon once normal people.I hope BC Jean takes things graciously and reaps the benefits that are surely coming her way. I know her name now and I expect to see more in the future hopefully.

111. Fiona -
I thought the start also sounded similar to Prince's "If I Was Your Girlfriend"

112. Texeen -
I like BC Jean's version much better...pretty bad that beyonce has to steal someone else's song

113. widdy -
It is obvious that this is the same song..
However, nobody said the song was not frm her! The "journalist", jordan gracey' s source is Wikipedia!!, his only source!
The song has not been released, no official statement or document prove she clai\ms ownership of the song!
Haters stand clear!

114. Zandra -
I don't know

115. ricky_willia... -
I like how ever calls it stealing. They are both under the same label do you think if Beyonce stole it that it wouldn't already be in the news and this girl would already be suing or raising hell? Ever think maybe the label knows that by using a top artist to sing the song it will get people looking to the smaller artist which kills two birds with one stone by giving both artists exposure? Artists have been singing other artists' songs for years why is it everyone is acting like this is new just because it's Beyonce? when you're doing good everyone is always trying to find a fault.

116. Ernie P -
Just get a lawyer and let the professional do the work!

117. nutrasweet -
B gets no respect from me. She show no compassion on the smaller people. She allowed her single to come out the same day her friends came out. Neyo had to expose that he wrote lyrics for her and she never put his name on the song. She doesnt write her own music so what makes it any different if she claims this one!!! I would never but any product she puts out. She is fake!!!!

118. christopher -
they both really sucked. pop music is boring

119. Zandra -
I don't think Beyonce would stopp so low as 2 "stael" a song. She'z way above that level, 2 successful 2 do that...even though She "stole" this song, u guys really think that she'll make it so obvious and sing it like the original version??!?? well, think again...
Who knows, maybe BC Jean sold this song to Beyonce. There must be some sort of agreement between both of them..Besides, BC is not even making a deal of it...
OH AND P.S....this song wasn't even popular untill Beyonce sang it (JUST A PIECE OF MY MIND)...BC's good but Beyonce ain't no "stealer"..
Go on beyonce! 4get them haters..

120. avo -
Byonce pay up:)
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