Ice Cube recently spoke out against Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated music, calling it “demonic” during an appearance on the Full Send podcast. His opinion on AI generated music suggests that its use will lead to a backlash from real people.
As AI-generated music is on the rise in the digital age, musicians like Drake and Frank Ocean have voiced their concerns with the technology and have shown a strong sense of disapproval. Drake further stated that he would sue those responsible for creating AI-generated music in his style without paying him for it.
When Frank Ocean fans were duped into buying “leaked tracks” that turned out to be AI-generated, former artist Grimes unveiled her own AI product, Elf Tech. It provides users with the ability to make music in her voice and style, with the option to be able to commercially release the work as long as the artist’s split the master-recording royalties with her.
Major record labels and streaming platforms have recently taken steps to stamp out AI-generated content or protect artists from unwanted imitation. Spotify even removed thousands of songs generated using the AI startup Boomy. While it is uncertain what the future holds for AI-Generated music, there is no doubt that its use has sparked controversial discussion among artists and industry professionals.
AI-startup Boomy is an online technology company dedicated to providing AI-generated music. Founded by Jesse Reiner, Boomy allows users to gain royalties from streams but is currently facing scrutiny beyond just Ice Cube’s words.
O’Shea Jackson Sr., professionally known as Ice Cube, is an American rapper, actor, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur. The American artist is known for his songs such as “It Was A Good Day” and “Friday”. He has also been featured in films such as 21 Jump Street, Friday, and more. Recently, he has spoken out against AI-generated music amidst a recent boom in the content.
