Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly woven into everyday life, with people using the technology for a wide range of creative purposes, including generating videos, producing films and even creating music. While some have expressed concerns about its influence on creativity, others believe AI can be a valuable tool when used responsibly.
Ghanaian gospel musician Perez Musik is among creatives embracing the technology, describing it as a useful addition to the music-making process that helps artistes work more efficiently.
Speaking on Daybreak Hitz with Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio, Perez Musik revealed that AI has become part of his creative process, although he does not rely on it entirely to produce his music. Instead, he uses it as a tool to develop ideas and create demos before recording the final versions in the studio.
“These days, AI has also become part of my creative process. For this particular song, I didn’t use AI, I used Logic Pro. But now, I don’t stress myself as much. Sometimes, when I get an idea for a song, I type it into an AI tool. If the output isn’t exactly what I want, I simply refine my prompt until it generates something closer to my vision,” he said on Hitz FM.
According to the ” Blema Tesaa” hitmaker, AI has made it easier for musicians to create rough sketches of their ideas without necessarily heading to the studio at the early stages of production.
“I don’t record the AI-generated song. I only use it to create a demo or sketch. In the past, we had to go to the studio just to record a rough demo. Now, you can create that initial sketch right on your phone,” he added.
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Perez Musik also cited dancehall artiste Shatta Wale as an example of a musician who has creatively embraced AI in his work. He said he was impressed after discovering the use of an AI-generated choir on one of the songs from Shatta Wale’s African King album.
“Shatta is smart. I listen to a wide range of music because I am an artiste so when I saw Shatta Wale’s African King album I wanted to know what it’s about. There is one of the songs that he used the AI choir and it is beautiful,” he said.
He further explained that getting the best results from AI depends on how well users communicate their ideas through prompts. He noted that artistes must provide detailed instructions about the sound, arrangement and direction they want.
“The key is knowing how to prompt the AI properly. You have to tell it exactly what you want, where you want certain instruments, where you want the music to change, or how you want the arrangement to flow. Once you do that, it gives you a solid idea to work with,” he stated.
Although he acknowledged concerns about the possible misuse of AI, Perez Musik believes the technology should not be rejected, arguing that it can be beneficial when used responsibly.
“Using AI saves a lot of time and reduces stress before and during production. It’s helping us, and I see it as just another tool. We shouldn’t demonise it. Like every tool, it can be abused, but when it’s used responsibly, AI can be a very useful part of the creative process,” he added.
