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| Released | August 30, 2024 (2024-08-30) | |||
| Recorded | 2024 | |||
| Genre | Alternative | |||
| Length | 2:12 | |||
| Label | Hoodaftrn Records | |||
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"Shobani" is a song by Nigerian-British singer and songwriter Khaleedthefirst, released through Hoodaftrn Records on August 30, 2024, as a single. In Buffalo, New York, United States, the song debuted at number 21 on the Shazam Global chart.
Controversies
Song Issues
Khaleedthefirst faced an unexpected challenge following the release of his single Chobani Now Shobani. The track, which quickly gained attention, ran into a potential copyright issue due to its title being nearly identical to Chobani, the well-known yogurt brand. The song’s official artwork further complicated matters, as it featured the Chobani product prominently, making it resemble an anthem for the brand. This led to Khaleedthefirst and his team taking action to resolve the issue, ultimately changing the song’s title to avoid legal complications.
While it's unclear whether Chobani directly contacted Khaleedthefirst, it appears that discussions took place, as evidenced by the swift change in the song's title.
The Title and Artwork Change
The decision to alter the song title came after the artist’s team realized that the original name, Chobani, was too closely associated with the popular yogurt brand. The track had a bold, anthemic quality to it, and its artwork featured Chobani products scattered throughout, creating a visual connection with the brand that was hard to ignore. As a result, it became clear that the song could face copyright claims or potential trademark issues.
To address this, Khaleedthefirst shared an open letter on social media, informing his fans of the change and reassuring them that the song itself would remain unchanged. In the statement, he wrote:
To my beloved fans, Update on my recent single Chobani Now Shobani I wanted to give you all a quick update on some changes regarding the artwork, videos, and title of my recently released song, Chobani After some great conversations with the team at Chobani, my team and I have decided to make a few adjustments to avoid any potential copyright issues. The song's title has now been changed to Shobani. Don't worry the vibe and sound remain the same, and the track is still available everywhere! This song was created out of a fun, spontaneous moment, and I'm incredibly grateful for all your love and support. The new artwork will be available on all DSPs in about two weeks! Thank you, and stay tuned for more updates.
Much love, Khaleedthefirst.
A Positive Turn
Chobani’s Gesture
Despite the legal concerns, the situation seemed to resolve amicably. Shortly after announcing the title change, Khaleedthefirst posted a video on his Instagram account revealing that Chobani had sent him a package of their products. This gesture suggested that the brand had no hard feelings and that the matter was settled in a friendly and professional manner. Khaleedthefirst expressed his appreciation in the post, saying:
"Thank you so much, Chobani. I and my team sincerely appreciate this."
Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Buffalo, New York, United States (Shazam Global Chart) | 21 |
References
- "Artiste Watchout: Khaleedthefirst has smashed his personal records on Spotify and Shazam with his latest single, Shobani". Instagram.com. Notjustok. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
- "Experience a fresh vibe with khaleedthefirst, showcasing the true essence of Alternative Fusion". Instagram.com. Boomplay Music Nigeria. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
- "KhaleedTheFirst Unveils Hoodaftrn Records, Signs Dhor3z". Thisdaylive.com. This Day. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
- ""My song Shobani is the 21st song on the Shazam Global Chart in Buffalo, New York (Top 50)". Instagram.com. Khaleedthefirst. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
- "KhaleedTheFirst's "Shobani" Climbs to No. 21 on Buffalo, New York's Shazam Global Chart". albumtalks.com. Album Talks. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
- Oamen, Samuel (29 November 2024). "Khaleedthefirst's Shobani hits no. 21 on Shazam Global Chart". The Nation. The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
- "Shobani". Spotify.com. Hoodaftrn Records. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
- "Meet the Artist khaleedthefirst, Stream 'Chobani' buzzing on your favorite playlists". Instagram.com. LazyX digi. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
- "Maximum Love and Respect to the Amazing people chobani". instagram.com. Khaleedthefirst. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
- "Thank you so much chobani I and my team sincerely appreciate this". Instagram.com. Khaleedthefirst. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
- "Buffalo Top 50 The most Shazamed tracks in Buffalo this week". Shazam.com. Shazam. Retrieved 21 January 2025.