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Spotify Wrapped Returns With AI-Generated Wrapped Podcast To Explore How Users' Music Taste Evolved Throughout The Year

Spotify Wrapped has returned, and this year, the company has partnered with Google’s NotebookLM to launch the Spotify Wrapped AI podcast . While Wrapped curates customized end-of-the-year lists for users to reflect on their musical favorites, the AI podcast takes it a step further by providing an engaging audio recap, according to Google Labs. In the podcast, two AI hosts from NotebookLM explore users’ favorite tracks and artists, highlighting how one’s music taste has evolved throughout 2024. Each podcast is a unique conversation tailored to the specific user, created using the technology behind NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews. Molly Holder, senior director of personalization, spoke with Spotify on Wednesday, Dec. 4, about the magic behind Wrapped. “The beauty of Wrapped is how much it reflects each individual user,” Holder said, according to For The Record. “Whether it’s your top song, total minutes listened, or favorite artist, 2024 Wrapped celebrates how you listened this year.”...

Dec 5, 2024

Pheelz And Lord Afrixana Share How Using Tech Has Created Opportunities Such As Collaborating With Beyoncé

As technology continues to evolve, it creates new avenues for industries to grow along with it. While controversy surrounds tech being used in music, such as AI-generated songs, it also creates a positive impact for musicians. Among the panels at the 2023 AFROTECH ™ Conference was “From Beats to Bytes: The Convergence of Music and Tech,” moderated by Marc Byers, the former general manager of Motown Records and founder of Protect The Culture. During the panel discussion, Nigerian producer and singer Pheelz and Ghanaian-born songwriter and artist Lord Afrixana discussed the pros and cons of merging technology and music. Pheelz expressed how tech has made the world “small” but also put artists on a “global stage.” For him, this exposure allowed him to watch his hit record “Finesse” blow up in real time via the power of tech and social media , specifically. “I was just at home in a place called Gbagada in Lagos making the song in my room, and I just posted a video with my friend, and...

Sep 23, 2024

Why John Legend, T-Pain, And Papoose Have Agreed To Have Their Voices Cloned By YouTube Using AI

Would you be open to having your voice cloned using artificial intelligence (AI)? Well, it looks like some of your favorite stars are down for it.

Nov 17, 2023

LL Cool J Believes That AI Will Become A Problem If People Are Afraid Of The Tool

Ahead of Hip-Hop’s 50th birthday on Aug. 11, LL Cool J’s Rock The Bells threw the genre a celebration packed with unforgettable moments. Hosted on Aug. 5 at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, NY, the Rock The Bells Festival’s lineup included Hip-Hop pioneers such as Queen Latifah, who brought out surprise guests Naughty By Nature, Big Boi, Remy Ma, and more. Another performer who hit the stage was Swizz Beatz and friends — one of them being Beanie Sigel.

Aug 8, 2023

Beanie Sigel Says His Next Album Will Use Artificial Intelligence To Bring His Old Voice Back

Beanie Sigel has made it known that he’s not opposed to using artificial intelligence (AI) in his music.

Jul 24, 2023

'I Think AI Is Demonic' — Ice Cube Threatens To Sue Anyone Who Uses His Voice To Make AI-Generated Music

Ice Cube has made it known that he’s not one of the artists to mess with when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI).

May 22, 2023

Discord User Rakes In Nearly $10K After Misleading Frank Ocean Fans With AI-Generated Music

Frank Ocean is one of today’s artists who mainly stays off of the grid, which leaves fans constantly feening for new music. However, it shouldn’t come as a surprise, considering the R&B artist dropped his last studio album, “Blonde,” back in 2016. Now, with the wave of AI, online users are taking advantage of him being MIA in the industry.

May 11, 2023

will.i.am Says It's Urgent For There To Be 'Facial Math' Ownership Within The Boom Of AI

will.i.am has joined in sharing his own 2 cents on the state of artificial intelligence (AI) in music.

May 8, 2023

AI-Generated Travis Scott Album Released By Fans After They Grew Tired Of Waiting On 'Utopia'

AI music has been non-stop as of late. In addition to replicating artists’ voices such as Drake and The Weeknd, now, Travis Scott has been entered into the mix. However, the rapper’s case is more than just a handful of songs.

Apr 28, 2023

UMG Has Viral AI Song With Drake And The Weeknd Snatched From Streaming Services

Universal Music Group (UMG) is doubling down on its stance against artificial intelligence (AI) in music. As AfroTech previously told you, earlier this month, the leading music company reportedly asked streaming services to block AI from having access to copyrighted content.

Apr 19, 2023