AI-Generated Song Mimicking Drake and The Weeknd Deemed Ineligible for Grammys

An AI-generated song mimicking Drake and The Weeknd was submitted for Grammy consideration but has been ruled ineligible by the Recording Academy.
The song 'Heart On My Sleeve' was written by a human but used AI to mimic Drake and The Weeknd's vocals without permission.
It was submitted in two Grammy categories - Best Rap Song and Song Of The Year - which go to the songwriter.
The Recording Academy initially said the song could be eligible since it was written by a human, but have now ruled it ineligible.
The song cannot meet the requirement of being commercially available since it was banned by Universal Music Group shortly after surfacing.

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9/6/2023

Ghostwriter’s ‘Heart on My Sleeve,’ the AI-Generated Song Mimicking Drake and the Weeknd, Submitted for Grammys

An AI-generated song featuring facsimiles of Drake and the Weeknd's voices, titled "Heart on My Sleeve," has been submitted for Grammy consideration, despite neither artist being involved in its creation. The song was written by Ghostwriter, the creator of the AI-generated track, and while it meets the creative eligibility criteria, its commercial viability and copyright issues may pose challenges. The Recording Academy clarified its rules on AI, stating that the human portion of the composition or performance is the only part eligible for a Grammy Award.

9/7/2023

AI-generated Drake song up for Grammy nomination

An AI-generated vocal track of rapper Drake has been submitted for Grammy nomination in two categories, following the Grammys' updated policy allowing music with AI components to be eligible for awards as long as the human-created portion is nominated.

9/8/2023

Grammys Ban AI-Generated Song Heart on My Sleeve From 2024 Awards

The Recording Academy has stated that AI-generated songs are not eligible for Grammy consideration, clarifying that although the song was written by a human, the vocals were not legally obtained and the track is not commercially available.

9/8/2023

Grammy Chief: AI Song With Fake Drake, Weeknd Voices Ineligible

The AI-created song featuring the voices of Drake and The Weeknd, submitted for Grammy consideration by Ghostwriter, has sparked controversy and discussions surrounding the legality of using AI in music.

9/26/2023

Grammy's Allows AI Music in Some Categories, But Not for Top Awards

Artificial intelligence will not be awarded for creativity at the Grammy Awards, according to the CEO of the Recording Academy, although AI-assisted songs may qualify for certain categories based on the involvement of human creators and performers.

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Posted 9/9/2023, 9:27:25 AM

AI-Generated Song Mimicking Drake and The Weeknd Deemed Ineligible for Grammys

An AI-generated song mimicking Drake and The Weeknd was submitted for Grammy consideration but has been ruled ineligible by the Recording Academy.
The song 'Heart On My Sleeve' was written by a human but used AI to mimic Drake and The Weeknd's vocals without permission.
It was submitted in two Grammy categories - Best Rap Song and Song Of The Year - which go to the songwriter.
The Recording Academy initially said the song could be eligible since it was written by a human, but have now ruled it ineligible.
The song cannot meet the requirement of being commercially available since it was banned by Universal Music Group shortly after surfacing.

nme.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/6/2023

Ghostwriter’s ‘Heart on My Sleeve,’ the AI-Generated Song Mimicking Drake and the Weeknd, Submitted for Grammys

9/7/2023

AI-generated Drake song up for Grammy nomination

9/8/2023

Grammys Ban AI-Generated Song Heart on My Sleeve From 2024 Awards

9/8/2023

Grammy Chief: AI Song With Fake Drake, Weeknd Voices Ineligible

9/26/2023

Grammy's Allows AI Music in Some Categories, But Not for Top Awards