Stella Lefty is officially the coolest person in country-pop this week. SNL posted a cut-for-time Weekend Update sketch on October 1st where Veronika Slowikowska plays the“Boston”singer, insisting her songs are completely original before singing recognizable melodies from Chappell Roan, Dolly Parton, Barenaked Ladies, and Taylor Swift, all with Boston-themed lyrics. Colin Jost even throws in a Harry Potter theme joke. The whole bit targets the online debate comparing“Boston”to Noah Kahan’s“Stick Season.”
Instead of getting defensive, Lefty reposted the clip to her Instagram Story with“Funny asf,”adding that Slowikowska’s voice is amazing. She also commented“I’m so dead”with more praise for the SNL cast member. It’s a refreshing change from the usual celebrity clapback playbook.
Meanwhile, the numbers back her up:“Boston”peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, hit No. 1 on Country Airplay, and her debut album“Long Way Home”landed at No. 11 on the Billboard 200. So the question is, should artists get credit when a melody feels familiar, or is that just pop music doing its thing? Sound off in the comments.
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