As we compete amongst ourselves, we have lost the war to computers once again. The end of indie artist control of the industry has shown, the industry no longer needs living beings. A major let down for the culture and big slap in the face of the striving artist and all of the hustle that comes with it being trumped by a bot. Get more creative creatives this will give you a glimpse of the future and what can be created.
(CNN) – A robot rapper that has over 10 million followers on TikTok has signed with Capitol Records.
FN Meka is the world’s first augmented reality – or “AR” – artist to sign with a major label. He has over one billion views on TikTok as the platform’s top “virtual being.”
His debut single “Florida Water” was released this week. The song is a collaboration between billboard chart-topper Gunna – who’s currently facing charges in a RICO case alongside Atlanta rapper Young Thug – and professional Fortnite player Clix.
While technically FN Meka is voiced by a human, everything else about his music is based in A.I.
Capitol Records said the project is a mix of music, technology and gaming culture.
The label said the signing is part of the evolution of the music giant’s 80-year history, calling it “a preview of what’s to come.”
