- I was born in the town referred to West Egg in the novel The Great Gatsby
- I’m the only youngest of four; my 3 siblings work as a stewardess, lawyer and graphic designer.
- I want my first tattoo ever to be of late R&B singer Aaliyah
- My favorite activity to do is swimming. I even took swimming lessons when I was younger.
- I make a mean chicken salad.
- I own several Apple products (except for the Watch and the Beats).
- I’m a preacher’s child (my mom officially became a minister 5-4 years ago).
- I started looking up colleges when I was in the sixth grade.
- I hate wearing sneakers. I’m a flip-flop/sandals person
- Summer and late spring are the only seasons I like and can tolerate. I can’t stand cold or even remotely cold weather.
- I’m a big fan of slasher films.
- I am a die-hard Spice Girls fan.
- In one year I saw Rihanna & Beyonce (for the second time), Fifth Harmony and Gwen Stefani in concert (separately of course).
- My hobbies include photography, poetry, magazine reading, writing and online shopping
- I check The Shade Room and Perez Hilton every 20 minutes every day for breaking celebrity news.
- I convinced the staff at my small high school to create a Honor Roll and Honorable Mention to recognize student and their hard work.
- I love listening to podcasts. The Read is my favorite but I also love the NPR ones.
- Beyonce will forever have a special place in my heart. Destiny’s Child's The Writing's on the Wall was the very first album I owned at age 3.
- I rarely play video games anymore, not even on my phones, because I get addicted to fast and I can’t stand to lose.
- My all-time favorite movie is Set It Off
- When I was pass away one day, I want “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child played at my funeral.
- I run through iced tea like a grown person runs through alcohol.
- I love West Indian food because I grew up around a lot of West Indians. Bake and Shark always hits the spot.
- I get sad when my best friend(s) leave(s) or vice versa. In the words of Salice Rose “bitch we are not meant to be separated”
- I’ve went through a lot of hardships in my 20-year-life that could make for a Mary J. Blige album. To be honest though, one day I’d like to write about it and use my success to inspire others their circumstances are only temporary.
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The Illusion of Creativity
AI-generated music is often marketed as “artistic” or “educational.” But what does it really teach?
- That style can be replicated without understanding.
- That emotion can be simulated without feeling.
- That effort can be bypassed with a prompt.
For young creators, this sets a dangerous precedent. Why learn to play guitar when an algorithm can do it faster? Why study harmony when AI can generate chord progressions in seconds? The risk isn’t just laziness — it’s the loss of depth, discipline, and the tactile joy of creation.
I have listened to several AI-generated music covers. My initial reaction was one of considerable impressiveness, particularly regarding the reimagining of classic pop hits in diverse genres with novel arrangements. Here is one good example a-ha — Take On Me
However, after engaging with several such Ai generated song covers, a sense of emotional detachment emerged, attributable to the perceived absence of human artistry and genuine sentiment, resulting in a technically flawless yet ultimately soulless auditory experience.
Copyright in Crisis
What does the copyright law say about AI generated music, especially in field of music covers. Who is liable for copyright in this case, AI developers, people who used AI to generate music or people who published it on music platforms?
Recent lawsuits show that the music industry is pushing back hard:
- Universal, Sony, and Warner sued AI music platforms Suno and Udio in 2024 for allegedly training their models on copyrighted songs without permission Ars Technica The Lyon Firm.
- They’re seeking up to $150,000 per infringed song, arguing that the AI outputs resemble famous tracks and voices (e.g., Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson).
- These lawsuits target the developers of the AI tools — but they raise broader questions:The legal gray area is training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use Sites at USC.
But who’s liable?
Role | Legal Risk | Why |
AI Developers | ✅ High | For training on copyrighted material without licenses. |
Users | ⚠️ Moderate | If they intentionally recreate protected works. |
Publishers/Platforms | ✅ High | For distributing infringing content. |
The grey area lies in training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use. Meanwhile, AI-generated works themselves aren’t eligible for copyright unless a human provides substantial creative input — leaving them in legal limbo.
The Educational Mirage
Some argue that AI music helps people learn genres, production styles, or vocal techniques. But this “education” often lacks context. It’s like learning to paint by watching a printer — technically impressive, but creatively hollow.
True musical education involves:
- Struggle and iteration: Learning through mistakes.
- Emotional connection: Expressing what words can’t.
- Cultural lineage: Understanding the roots of sound.
AI shortcuts bypass all of this. And in doing so, they risk flattening the rich terrain of human creativity into a sterile landscape of algorithmic mimicry.
Why This Fight Matters
This isn’t just about music. It’s about the future of art, storytelling, and human expression. If we allow machines to dominate creative spaces, we risk turning culture into content — optimized, monetized, and devoid of soul.
We must ask: Do we want a world where art is made by machines, or one where machines help humans make better art?
5 Key Takeaways
- AI-generated music blurs the line between innovation and erosion in the creative arts
- AI-generated music raises questions about copyright, culture, education, and artistic expression
- AI-generated music can replicate style without understanding, simulate emotion without feeling, and bypass effort with a prompt
- AI-generated music sets a dangerous precedent for young creators by potentially leading to a loss of depth, discipline, and joy of creation
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