Biggie AI Cover Of Nas Classic

Two legendary M.C.s, The Notorious B.I.G., and Nas, are being brought back to life as an AI-powered collaboration. The audio deepfake is called “A.I. NY State of Mind” and was created by YouTuber “Lushsux” in partnership with audio deepfake company DALL·E.

The deepfake audio collaboration is a mashup of Biggie’s “Juicy” and Nas’ “N.Y. State of Mind,” with the former rapping over the latter’s instrumental. The video, released on April 26, 2021, features an animated version of Biggie and Nas performing the mashup together on stage.

The audio deepfake technology used to create “A.I. NY State of Mind” is based on the DALL·E 2 model, which OpenAI developed. The model can generate high-quality images and audio based on a textual description or prompt. In this case, Lushsux provided a prompt that described Biggie rapping over Nas’ instrumental, and the DALL·E 2 model generated the audio deepfake.

The video has generated mixed reactions from fans and critics. While some have praised the technical skills required to create the deepfake, others have criticized it as disrespectful to the legacies of both artists. Despite the controversy, the video has garnered millions of views on YouTube and social media.

This isn’t the first time A.I. deepfake technology has been used to create musical collaborations between deceased and living artists. In 2014, a hologram of Tupac Shakur performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Similarly, a hologram of Michael Jackson performed at the Billboard Music Awards in 2014.

As A.I. technology advances, we’ll likely see more deepfake collaborations in the music industry. However, the ethical implications of creating posthumous collaborations with deceased artists remain debated.

AI Music

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the music world by creating new opportunities for creativity, personalization, and accessibility. AI music, or computational music, is generated by algorithms and software programs that use machine learning and deep learning techniques to analyze and mimic human musical patterns, styles, and emotions. In this article, we will explore AI music’s origins, evolution, and future and its impact on the music industry and culture.

AI music has its roots in the early experiments of computer scientists and composers who sought to create music using digital technology. One of the first notable examples is the IBM 704 computer that created the first algorithmic composition in 1957. Since then, several researchers and musicians have explored the potential of computers and AI to generate music and expand the boundaries of human creativity.