Nigerian DJ Imohiosen Patrick, aka DJ Neptune, has predicted that artificial intelligence (AI) would soon end the jobs of music producers.
Reckoning with media personality N6, who made a similar prediction, DJ Neptune shared how he wanted to sign an “artiste” after listening to a song recently, only to discover that it was AI.
N6 wrote via X, “AI is Quietly about to retire the entire music production and mastering Industry. I have seen scary tinz tonight. God help all of us in this ecosystem.”
Reacting, DJ Neptune said, “I dey tell you. Someone sent me a record to listen to some days ago and give me my feedback.
“After listening, I told the guy to sign the artist cos what I heard was out of this world. That’s how my guy said na AI work. E shook me o.”
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AI is becoming more popular in music-making, with both up-and-coming and professional musicians and producers as well as sound engineers incorporating AI tools to enhance beat, sound, and vocals.
Consequently, the Recording Academy has updated its rules to allow music with AI features to be eligible for the Grammys so long as they have enough human contributions.
However, there is a strong debate among industry figures to keep music “human”, arguing that AI leaves questions about authenticity and authorship.
All of Burna Boy’s music has been officially prohibited from appearing on the playlists of its members by the Nigerian DJ Association, or NDJ.
The announcement was made by the organisation on Wednesday in response to the singer’s purported physical assault on DJ Tunez.
On Monday night, DJ Tunez was violently attacked by Burna Boy and his group at Obi’s House, a well-known weekly Afrobeats event in Lagos.
DJ Tunez was attacked for playing Wizkid’s songs and neglecting to play Burna Boy’s music at the event, according to a widely shared video.
DJs Ban Burna Boy Songs After Fight With DJ Tunez
The trending video, which captured DJ Tunez being beaten and kicked on the floor, sparked mixed reactions online.
