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Today, Explained

Ed Sheeran and the “Blurred Lines” effect

May 9, 2023
26:14

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  • Provocative music promotion can lead to public backlash on consent and objectification.
  • Legal decisions in music plagiarism cases are subjective, showcasing challenges in proving originality.

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The Controversial Success of Blurred Lines

Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke had a lasting impact on the music industry despite its controversy. Thicke's collaboration with Pharrell in 2013 led to massive popularity, but the song's lyrics and music video faced heavy criticism for their suggestive nature. The provocative strategies used to promote the song backfired, leading to a public backlash concerning consent and objectification.

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