{
  "id": 4898805,
  "title": "I am a better songwriter than AI – Ras Kuuku",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/i-am-a-better-songwriter-than-ai-ras-kuuku",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-01T16:37:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/entertainment/ras-kuuku-on-ai/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian dancehall musician Ras Kuuku has expressed confidence in his songwriting abilities, asserting that he believes himself to be a better songwriter than artificial intelligence (AI). In an interview on the GTV Breakfast Show on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the artiste acknowledged that AI's capabilities for generating creative content have grown, but emphasized the irreplaceable value of human creativity, originality, and personal experience in the songwriting process.\n\nDuring the interview, Ras Kuuku cautioned fellow artistes against becoming overly dependent on AI for their creative endeavors, stressing the significance of honing one's own songwriting skills and preserving originality. He warned that excessive reliance on AI could leave an artiste vulnerable during live performances, particularly when performing alongside a live band, as musicians are expected to demonstrate their capacity to genuinely deliver and connect with their music.\n\nRas Kuuku therefore encouraged artistes to invest in developing their songwriting and performance abilities instead of relying heavily on artificial intelligence. His words were met with support and agreement by many in the music industry, who recognized the essential role that human creativity plays in crafting meaningful and resonant songs.",
  "summary": "By McDonald Amankwah Ghanaian dancehall musician Ras Kuuku has expressed confidence in his songwriting abilities, saying he considers himself a better songwriter than artificial intelligence (AI). He acknowledged that AI has become increasingly capable of generating creative content but maintained that human creativity, originality and personal experience remain essential to songwriting. Speaking…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}