Charli XCX’s Team Responds to Sky Ferreira’s Claims Over ‘Wuthering Heights’ Credits

A dispute over songwriting and production credits has surfaced between Charli XCX and Sky Ferreira, raising questions about the use of archival material in contemporary pop projects. The situation began after Ferreira suggested, in a social media exchange, that some of her older, unreleased work may have been used on Charli XCX’s Wuthering Heights soundtrack album without full acknowledgment.

Ferreira is officially credited as a writer and vocalist on one track from the project, “Eyes of the World.” However, her comments implied that her involvement may have extended beyond that single song. Responding to a fan online, she wrote that she had worked consistently over the years and added that “your favorite artist records my old songs,” a remark that quickly drew attention and prompted speculation about her contributions to the album.

The conversation escalated as fan accounts began circulating claims, some attributed to unnamed “industry insiders”, that additional tracks on Wuthering Heights may have incorporated elements from Ferreira’s earlier demos. Among the allegations were suggestions that parts of one song’s intro resembled an unreleased Ferreira track, and that another song may have originated from a demo recorded nearly a decade ago. These posts were later deleted, and none of the claims were independently verified.

Ferreira addressed the speculation in follow-up comments, stating that some of the circulating details were inaccurate but not entirely off base. “Close but wrong,” she wrote, without elaborating further. She added that her contributions went beyond minor elements and that she had documentation to support her position, including dated materials. Despite that, Ferreira indicated she did not intend to pursue the issue publicly or legally, suggesting that doing so would not be worth the effort.

Her response also reflected a broader frustration with how narratives around her career have developed. Ferreira noted that she had not initially planned to speak out, but felt compelled to respond after being criticized online. She described the situation as emotionally difficult and said she preferred to focus on moving forward, particularly with her own music.

In a statement to Billboard, Charli XCX’s team rejected the implication that any material had been used without proper credit. According to the statement, all songwriting credits for Wuthering Heights were finalized through a standard review process before the album’s release. This process, the team said, involved managers, legal representatives, producers, and artists, and included a review of any material that may have originated from earlier sessions.

“All credits were finalized and formally approved by the appropriate parties before the album’s release,” the statement read. It also noted that contributors were consulted throughout the process and that the album was shared in advance with relevant parties before being made public.

The statement emphasized Charli XCX’s experience as a songwriter for other artists, suggesting that she is familiar with industry standards around crediting and collaboration. It added that she “values her collaborators tremendously” and aims to ensure that contributions are recognized appropriately.

Situations like this are not uncommon in the music industry, particularly when projects draw on older recordings, demos, or collaborative sessions that may have taken place years earlier. In many cases, determining how to credit such material depends on how significantly it has been altered, who contributed to its development, and what agreements were in place at the time of its use.