Interview: Artificial Intelligence Making Musicians Mentally Stupid — 2baba

Widespread adoption Artificial Intelligence (AI) It raises concerns about the impact on some professions.

AI is a computer system that performs tasks that require human intelligence, such as speech recognition, decision making, language translation, and visual perception.

Even the music industry is starting to incorporate AI, but it begs the question: will there still be human involvement in the development of this technology?

The Recording Academy recently updated its rules for the 2024 Grammy Awards to include a Creative AI category.

It offers artists who create their work with the help of AI.

In this exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. Pure idiomPopularly known as 2baba, AI talks about the pros and cons of receiving music.

PT: Tell us about being a Fellow of the OAU School of Music.

2 Dad: I built a multi-million music studio at OAU because I was awarded an honorary degree as a fellow in the School of Music. This was a great honor for me, and I promised them that I would build a standard music studio for the school. I aim to give the students a common space for creativity, and I hope that the next generation of superstars will emerge from there. Also, my next album will be wrapped in that studio.

PT: Ambassador of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), what is your opinion about the displaced?

2 Dad: Through my interaction with the displaced people, I could see the pain in their eyes. You can see they haven’t settled, and this happened to me. You can’t do enough for them, but we shouldn’t give up. We must support these displaced people as much as possible.

Most of them; They should not be ignored so that they do not become as they put themselves in the situation or even become a danger to the society.

Nothing is too small to give, so I always encourage people to help those in need, people who are severely displaced. I am of the school of thought that we should give it as much as we can. It should not be about showing off, but encouraging others to do it.

PT: You mentioned that you did some work in IDP. Can you talk about some fun things you’ve done so far?

2 Dad: It is not pleasant because the situation of these people is very terrible. As I said, we never get tired of helping people. We’ll keep trying.

P/T: How do you measure the impact you have made so far, especially with the IDP camps?

2 Dad: It is very difficult to measure. So, for me, the measurement part, I think, is I’m doing what I’m supposed to be doing.

P/T:- At what stage do you think you started your humanitarian journey? When did you realize that, yes, I am human?

2 Dad: I don’t think there was ever a time when I realized this. I just got involved. You know, it came with my stardom.

PT: Can we talk about the current distribution? What are your thoughts, and what do you want from this administration?

2 Dad: I want Nigerians to work together. We should be able to surprise ourselves. Let’s work together. It is very straightforward. No matter who the party is, no matter who it is.

PT: What is the biggest challenge facing the new president?

2 Dad: The challenge is that everything is upside down.

PT: What about the creative industry?

2 Dad: Wow, there are so many things like copyright laws. We have to do something about this.

PT: What are your thoughts on AI, the new Grammy category and musicians using AI to write their songs?

2 Dad: It makes most people lazy. It would be cheating to me. A person who uses a computer to make music does not think creatively. Everything has its advantages, but African music still has a human touch to many things. The award category is a welcome development. Hopefully, one day, we’ll have a reward as big as that.

PT: Have you ever used AI before?

2 Dad: I mean I only use it for pictures. We write our own music.

PT: How do you manage trolls?

2 Dad: To me, I think the guy has a problem. I try not to take it personally.

PT: Are you intimidated by the young, afrobeats of today who are making waves?

2 Dad: I am only 2 Baba. I am where I am. So, I don’t know how to answer that question. I’m the only one. That’s all.

I think God’s grace, my personality, my work and my passion have kept me relevant over the years. I will do what I can.

PT: Do you watch The Young, Rich and Famous on Netflix?

2 Dad: Yeah, I mean, that’s what happened. I don’t know how to answer that question. I mean, I’m part of the program too. I look at it before I see it.

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PT: This means you are good with what your wife has to offer.

2 Dad: for sure. It’s a reality TV show, and emotions are involved. Things are just like outside. So, it is. do you understand. It depends on my mood. You know, it’s life.

PT: Any regrets?

Tuba: I have no regrets. I say maybe I should have worded things better. It happened.

PT: Do you think your wife gives viewers information about your life?

Tuba: It happened. That’s my answer.

PT: Besides music, what are some other unknown talents that people don’t know about? If you weren’t a musician, what would you be?

Tuba: An actor or I will be a goalkeeper.

PT: Do you still play football?

Tuba: No, I had an accident and stopped playing football.

PT: What about the football academy?

Tuba: I had one. I couldn’t keep it up.