Danna and Belinda face plagiarism accusations over ‘Dolce Vita’

The release of ‘Dolce Vita’, a collaborative single by pop artists Danna and Belinda, has sparked online controversy regarding potential similarities to the work of Paulina Rubio. Following its August 27, 2026, debut, social media users and music critics have pointed to rhythmic parallels, synthesizer progressions, and vocal structures that evoke the Italo Disco style popularized by Rubio in the early 2000s.

Listeners have specifically noted similarities in the song’s bridges and final sections, where the use of choruses combined with whispers and semi-spoken phrases resembles Rubio’s hits such as ‘Sexy Dance’ and ‘Y yo sigo aquí’. The music video, directed by Aerin Moreno and filmed in Morelos, has also faced scrutiny for its Mediterranean-inspired summer aesthetic, which some claim mirrors the visual style of Rubio’s iconic era.

Opinions remain divided between those who view the track as a lack of originality and those who see it as a stylistic tribute. Danna has previously stated that her project is inspired by Eurodance and classic pop. Produced by Alex Hoyer and Danna, the song was intended to celebrate female empowerment and sorority. As of now, no official statements or legal actions have been made by Danna, Belinda, or Paulina Rubio.