Artificial intelligence is transforming the music industry. In April of this year, an algorithm created an unreleased song that brought together two of the biggest names in contemporary music: Drake and The Weeknd. This algorithm extensively analyzed the repertoire of both artists and generated an innovative track that merged elements of their songs.
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An enigmatic creative artist known as “Ghostwriter” shared a track titled “Heart on My Sleeve” on his social media, featuring AI-generated vocals that mimicked the voices of Drake and The Weeknd. The song told the story of Selena Gomez and conquered social networks and streaming services due to its impressive authenticity. Now, according to information from Variety, “Heart on My Sleeve”, the controversial song created by Ghostwriter and supposedly performed by Drake and The Weeknd, has been submitted for consideration for the Grammys.
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The song’s creator seeks the music industry’s prestigious award, and according to Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, the song is “absolutely eligible because it was written by a human being.”
A representative for Ghostwriter confirmed in an interview with The New York Times that the song was nominated in the categories of Best Rap Song and Best Song of the Year, awards intended for the song’s composers, not the performers. However, Variety notes that even if the track is deemed eligible, Grammy rules require songs to have a “generational distribution,” meaning wide availability nationwide through brick-and-mortar stores, online retailers, and services. streaming. Importantly, “Heart on My Sleeve” disappeared from platforms after being shared on YouTube, TikTok and streaming services, due to takedown notices allegedly sent by Universal Music. Currently, the song remains available on unofficial online accounts. Ghostwriter’s representative acknowledges the copyright-related challenges that may affect the song’s commercial viability.