: Recognizing its potential, B1 Records (a Sony Music imprint) helped Southstar clear the publishing rights with the original "Jerk" songwriters—including Oliver Tree and Marshmello —leading to an official re-release in July 2022. The Industry Controversy
: The situation highlighted the tension between independent creators and major-label powerhouses, with many fans viewing the second release as an attempt to divert revenue from a young, independent artist. Musical Impact and Style Southstar - Miss You
Southstar, an independent 18-year-old producer, released "Miss You" in May 2022 as a high-tempo, pitch-shifted reworking of Oliver Tree's vocals. The track’s success followed a classic modern trajectory: : Recognizing its potential, B1 Records (a Sony
: While the Robin Schulz version featured Oliver Tree’s original vocals, Southstar was eventually forced to re-record the vocals with a different singer to resolve licensing issues. The track’s success followed a classic modern trajectory:
Southstar’s "Miss You" remains a landmark track for its sound and as a cautionary tale of the importance of in the era of viral music.