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Many music fans noticed a striking similarity of Lorde‘s new song “Solar Power”, to George Michael‘s “Freedom! ’90″.

After the 24-year-old singer dropped her song, Twitter users pointed out how the two songs sounded the same, especially in the chorus.

“I’m not going to sit here and be quiet about the fact that Lorde’s new ‘Solar Power’ song’s chorus has the EXACT same chords as George Michael’s ‘Freedom’ – it’s so blatant,” one fan pointed out.

Now, the late singer’s estate has issued a statement on the matter.

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The first George Michael music since his passing has been released.

The song, “This Is How (We Want You To Get High),” was posthumously released as part of upcoming holiday flick Last Christmas.

The movie was inspired George‘s work, with the soundtrack featuring three Wham! tracks and 12 from his solo career.

The new single was recorded during George’s final studio sessions in 2012 and is his first original material in seven years.

“This new track we proudly send as his gift to you this season to bring you all love and festive joy…Whoever you worship…Whoever you love,” George‘s family and manager said in a statement to Variety.

The Last Christmas soundtrack drops on Friday (November 8).

“This Is How (We Want You To Get High)” can be streamed below or downloaded on all digital platforms!

George Michael‘s family is speaking out in a message to the late entertainer’s fans, one year after he died last Christmas.

“This Christmas will be hard without him, but we know that we are not alone in our mourning the anniversary of his loss, and that the sadness of our wider family, and true friends, is shared by many of you,” the family wrote in the statement posted to GeorgeMichael.com.

“We are at ‘that age’ and realize that this year many of you will have had difficult losses too,” the family added.

George died on Christmas Day in 2016 at the young age of 53. He was laid to rest in a private funeral three months after his death.

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Singer George Michael was laid to rest on Wednesday (March 29), three months after his tragic death.

“We can confirm that the funeral of the singer George Michael took place today. Family and close friends gathered for the small, private ceremony to say goodbye to their beloved son, brother and friend,” a rep told People. “George Michael’s family would like to thank his fans across the world for their many messages of love and support. We ask that the family’s wish for privacy be respected so that they can continue to live their lives privately, away from any media intrusion. No further details will be released.”

The burial comes a few weeks after George‘s final cause of death was released.

Our continued thoughts are with George‘s loved ones.

George Michael‘s longtime partner Fadi Fawaz sent out some tweets after the announcement was made official about his cause of death after his shocking December passing.

The 53-year-old entertainer passed from “Dilated Cardiomyopathy with Myocarditis and Fatty Liver,” which the coroner notes is a natural cause of death.

“All the nasty comments, press and 999 were very cruel and unnecessary whatsoever, Now I hope to receive some real LOVE x,” Fadi tweeted.

Singer George Michael, who tragically passed away in December at the age of 53, has died of natural causes.

He officially was suffering from “Dilated Cardiomyopathy with Myocarditis and Fatty Liver” at the time of his death.

“Enquires into the death of George Michael have been concluded and the final post mortem report received. As there is a confirmed natural cause of death, being Dilated Cardiomyopathy with Myocarditis and Fatty Liver, the investigation is being discontinued and there is no need for an inquest or any further enquiries. No further updates will be provided and the family requests the media and public respect their privacy,” a statement from the coroner read (via People).

Originally, it was thought that George‘s died of heart failure.

Our continued thoughts are with George‘s loved ones during this time.