Ghostwriter—the nameless creator behind the Drake/The Weeknd mash-up—is again with one other bootleg AI creation. This one options Travis Scott and 21 Savage.
The creator posted the mash-up to TikTok, that includes Travis Scott and 21 Savage rapping collectively on a observe titled “Whiplash.” Although the unique TikTok is now deleted, the creator left this message for the 2 rappers.
“The way forward for music is right here. Artists now have the flexibility to let their voice work for them with out lifting a finger,” the message reads. “It’s clear that folks need this track. DM me on Instagram if you happen to’re keen on permitting me to launch this report if you happen to’d like me to take away this submit.” The word additionally provides that any royalties generated by the track would go to the 2 singers who’re featured on the AI-generated mash-up.
Ghostwriter’s work continues to lift critical questions surrounding the legality of AI-generated mash-ups and who owns their copyright. The primary work, “Coronary heart on My Sleeve” went viral earlier this 12 months, producing hundreds of thousands of performs on Spotify earlier than it was ripped down. Common, Warner, and Sony have all mentioned the ramifications of AI-generated content material throughout DSPs.
In the meantime, the creator of the observe submitted the creation for Grammy consideration in two classes, together with Greatest Rap Tune and Tune of the Yr. Whereas the track was “completely written by a human” as Harvey Mason Jr. put it, it’s unclear if the observe shall be eligible for an award resulting from common distribution eligibility necessities.
Tracks should be typically obtainable for the general public to devour to be eligible for an award—which an AI-generated observe is something however. This ploy to get artists working with him could assist the nameless creator safe that facet of the Grammy eligibility requirement.
My solely query is, why not do the sort of Grammy AI eligibility stunt with Grimes’ voice? The artist is clearly open to her voice being utilized by AI creations and has constructed a platform particularly round doing that.