Ghostwriter has recently released a new track that uses AI to emulate the styles of rappers Travis Scott and 21 Savage. The track, "Whiplash," debuted on social media platforms instead of traditional streaming services. Despite Ghostwriter's ambition to secure a Grammy nomination for the AI-generated Drake track, Mason Jr. emphasized that the song qualifies for consideration only from a creative perspective, as it was composed by a human. The Recording Academy has previously stated its openness to AI-generated music and content created by "human creators."
Key takeaways:
- The AI-generated track "Heart on My Sleeve" that imitated Drake and The Weeknd is not eligible for a Grammy Award, according to Harvey Mason Jr., the CEO of the Recording Academy.
- The song was not considered because the vocals were not legally obtained, not cleared by the label or the artists, and the song is not commercially available.
- Ghostwriter, the creator of the track, has released a new song that uses AI to emulate the styles of rappers Travis Scott and 21 Savage, which debuted on social media platforms.
- The Recording Academy has shown openness to AI-generated music and content created by "human creators," suggesting that AI-created tracks could be considered for awards if proper permissions are secured and the tracks follow established distribution channels.