Rapper Denies That His Billboard-Charting Song Is AI-Generated
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Fenix Flexin, an LA-based rapper, has denied allegations that his recent Billboard-charting hit "Rubberz" was AI-generated. The song ascended to number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 following its June release. However, many in the music industry have expressed skepticism, with several noting the song's apparent lack of authenticity.
The vocals, particularly the high notes, were seen as inconsistent with Fenix's known capabilities. His performances, described as "bad lip-syncing," further fueled doubts. Additionally, the song's 80s synth-pop pastiche, coupled with a British accent, was seen as unusual for Fenix. Producer Medasin, a prominent figure in the industry and an AI advocate, posted a detailed breakdown of why he believed the track was AI-generated.
The breakdown included technical anomalies such as the peculiar quality of hi-hats, the low-bitrate MP3 sound of the chorus vocals, and the haphazardly cutting-off reverb tails. Music theorist Charlie Harding added to the suspicion, pointing out unexpected ghostly backing vocals and unnatural digital artifacting in the drum reverb.
Despite Fenix sharing a video supposedly showcasing his handcrafted Pro Tools project, many remained unconvinced. The video's deletion adds to the confusion. Ultimately, proof remains elusive, but the song's poor quality might serve Fenix better if he was lying rather than revealing technical incompetence.
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