When we think about the 80s synth pop-themed music, the first names that come to mind are probably not LA rapper Fenix Flexin or his track “Rubberz.” However, just recently, Flexin admitted to using artificial intelligence (AI) in creating his hit song. This comes after videos surfaced from producer Medasin, who claimed that the song was made by an AI tool called Treblo—formerly known as Sonauto.
But I hear you asking, “How can an AI create a song?” And well, that’s a valid question. You see, the AI works in a way that it observes patterns and creates a creative output based on those patterns. This kind of tool is like an advanced algorithm that takes in information, processes it, and generates innovative results.
What’s even more interesting is that the company behind Treblo also released an AI detector. Now, what does this AI detector do, you wonder? It identifies if a song is created using Treblo AI. Pretty fascinating, don’t you think? It’s like a scanner for musical works to see if they’ve been generated by AI.
And the cherry on top? The seemingly AI generated cover art for Fenix Flexin’s “Rubberz.” It’s not just the tunes that are getting an AI makeover but the visuals too. This just goes to show the extent of how AI is transforming the music industry.
This isn’t the first time an artist has admitted to using AI, though. You might recall Tyga making headlines for relying on AI for his 80’s-inspired album $tarface. There was a lot of controversies then, but it seems the idea is becoming more accepted now, doesn’t it?
I guess the question now is about how we feel about this AI involvement in music creation. Is it something we’re ready to embrace, or does it possibly pose a threat to authentic creativity? Only time will tell.
In a response to comments in his Instagram post, Fenix Flexin said: “never said I didn’t use AI, I said it had nun to do w recording process. I didn’t even know what da app was till we mixed …”
And there you have it—that’s the story of AI’s increasing footprint on the music industry narrated via Fenix Flexin’s “Rubberz” and its AI-generated cover art. It’s an intriguing story that certainly sets precedent for future music creators and producers.
If you’re curious and want more details, you can read the full story at The Verge.
