By Rorisang Modiba
- Cassper Nyovest said Rea Gopane’s AI-generated song Suka! fooled him and he thought it was made by a new artist.
- Cassper Nyovest warned that AI music could harm upcoming musicians while established artists will likely be fine with the technology.
Artificial intelligence is changing many industries around the world, including music. Some people worry about jobs and fairness while others are using the technology to grow their careers.
Former podcaster Rea Gopane recently went viral after his AI-generated song became a huge hit in South Africa. The song, called Suka!, gained thousands of listeners across the country. It reached number one on Apple Music South Africa’s Top 100 chart.
Rapper Cassper Nyovest shared his thoughts on the AI-generated track. He said the song even fooled him at first.
“It fooled me, and I’m a professional musician,” Cassper said.
The rapper explained that he thought Suka! was made by a new singer or producer he had never heard of before. He only realised later that it was created using artificial intelligence technology.
Cassper said he has grown to like the song. But he warned that AI music could become a serious problem for the music industry, especially for new artists trying to break into the scene.
He said discovering new talent is one of the best parts of music. Cassper thinks AI could take that experience away from fans and industry professionals.
The rapper said established artists will likely be fine with the new technology. But he thinks upcoming musicians may struggle to get noticed if AI-made music becomes more common.
Cassper also warned that record labels might start using AI to create music and avoid paying artists for their work.
The success of Suka! has started an important conversation about artificial intelligence in music. People across South Africa and beyond are now discussing how technology could shape the future of the music industry.
Pictured above: Cassper Nyovest.
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