Charli XCX Team Addresses Sky Ferreira’s Wuthering Heights Credit Claim
Recently, Sky Ferreira engaged with fans on social media, sparking discussions around songwriting credits related to Charli XCX’s album, *Wuthering Heights*. The conversation began when a fan questioned Ferreira’s source of income after sharing a clip of her 2012 music video, “Everything Is Embarrassing.”
Sky Ferreira’s Response
Ferreira responded in the fan’s Instagram comments, revealing her extensive career. She stated, “I toured for years. I work. I hate to break it to you, but your favorite artist records my old songs.” This comment addressed speculation about her financial status while highlighting her contributions to the music industry.
Claims of Songwriting Appropriation
Speculation emerged regarding two tracks on Charli XCX’s *Wuthering Heights*, reportedly influenced by Ferreira’s earlier demos. An anonymous industry insider claimed these tracks were “ripped” from her work dating back to 2015 and 2018. Ferreira quickly contested these claims, asserting, “Your industry ‘insider’ is wrong. Close but wrong.”
Credits on Wuthering Heights
Despite the controversy, Ferreira is credited as a featured artist and co-writer on “Eyes of the World,” a track from *Wuthering Heights*. She expressed the emotional toll of the conversation, stating it reminded her of challenging times she had worked hard to overcome.
Charli XCX’s Team Responds
Charli XCX is currently in Kyoto, Japan, where she is filming a movie and finalizing her new studio album. Her management team provided insight into the album’s creation process:
- Charli XCX has released seven albums, four mixtapes, and an EP, contributing to various artists as a songwriter.
- The songwriting review involved collaboration among managers, legal representatives, and producers, ensuring transparency and fairness.
- All songwriting credits were agreed upon collectively and finalized before the album release.
Charli’s team emphasized her commitment to collaborating fairly and valuing the contributions of her peers in the music industry. Billboard has reached out to Ferreira for further comments.
