Spanish singer Chanel Terrero has seen her track Una Bala plagiarised by Turkish performer Emir Guzel in his latest song Kan, triggering online outrage.
The Turkish singer's track was removed from all music streaming platforms after fans of the Eurovision star identified it as a direct copy of her June 2025 release.
Chanel Terrero is a Cuban-born Spanish singer, dancer, and actress who rose to prominence after representing Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy. Her performance of the pop hit SloMo secured third place for Spain, marking the country's best result in the international song competition since 1995. She earned her Eurovision spot by winning the inaugural Benidorm Fest, Spain's national song selection event organized by public broadcaster RTVE. She later followed that breakthrough with further hits, including Clavaito, her popular collaboration with singer Abraham Mateo.
The plagiarism controversy erupted when music listeners noticed striking similarities between Guzel's new track Kan and Chanel's earlier work. Social media users expressed intense anger over the release, commenting online that the two songs were exactly the same. Other fans remarked that Chanel's music was so perfect that even artists in Turkey were attempting to copy her work.
Fan Outrage over Kan and Plagiarism Allegations
Spanish journalist and content creator Javi Hoyos addressed the escalating scandal in a public video, describing the incident as very serious. Hoyos noted that he could not confirm whether Guzel was fully aware of the plagiarism or if another party had provided the song to him without revealing its origin, but concluded that the piece was undeniably a plagiarised work.
Javi Hoyos is a prominent Spanish entertainment reporter, television presenter, and social media commentator who frequently breaks news regarding pop culture, celebrity updates, and the music industry in Spain.
Chanel originally released Una Bala on June 6, 2025. Although the single did not achieve the same massive commercial figures as her previous hit releases SloMo or Clavaito, music critics and fans considered the track a top quality number one song from head to toe.
The song explores themes of betrayal, broken promises, and emotional ill-treatment. Chanel previously explained that she composed the track as a direct warning to individuals who inflict harm on others. She revealed that the lyrics were inspired by an unnamable figure from her past, whom she referred to as Voldemort.
Voldemort is the main villain in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter fantasy book series. In the franchise, the dark wizard is so feared that characters inside the story avoid uttering his actual name, referring to him instead as He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.
The Origins and Message of Una Bala
Chanel stated that she wrote Una Bala to empower individuals living through toxic relationships or hostile environments. She added that creating the song served as a way to protect her own past self from painful personal experiences.
The lyrics of Una Bala deliver a direct and hard-hitting message. Lines in the song address promises dressed up as lies, warn that karma will eventually catch up with the perpetrator, and declare that the singer possesses a little angel to punish them.
The most forceful verse of the track demands that her antagonist put their hands where they can be seen, warning that their worst nightmare has arrived. The verse stresses that this is not how a woman should be treated, warning that if they did not learn proper behavior at home, they would learn it after hearing the song.
Emir Guzel Statement and Platform Removal
Before the scandal, Emir Guzel was a virtually unknown performer in the international music industry with a small social media following. On his official digital profiles, the singer described himself as a music lover counting down the days until his songs became a major hit. Major digital streaming services, such as Spotify and Apple Music, allow artists worldwide to distribute new releases to global audiences.
In a written statement released to introduce Kan, Guzel shared a lengthy personal reflection. He wrote that people sometimes believe they have given up and admitted that he felt that way after becoming exhausted in ways no one could see. He stated that he had fought private battles and collapsed internally multiple times before realizing that a true dream never gives up on a person.
Guzel added in his statement that while he stood alone with only a handful of supporters compared to large crowds behind other artists, major fires begin with a single spark. He asserted that he competed only with his past self, declaring that his created songs would speak for him and stating that the greatest transformations occur at the end of quiet stories.
The statement drew scrutiny for Guzel's assertion that he composes and creates his own music. Critics highlighted that claim as a complete falsehood given the identical nature of his track to Chanel's previously released work.
As public pressure grew, Guzel defended himself by claiming he was unaware that Kan was very similar to another existing song. He stated that he only discovered the resemblance long after recording backing vocals during the demo phase and delivering the finished project to his production team.
Following the widespread backlash, Guzel's release was catalogued as a failed release and officially removed from all streaming platforms. Chanel's original track Una Bala remains available to listeners worldwide.
