Prominent Nigerian disc jockey and producer Imohiosen Patrick, popularly known as DJ Neptune has sternly warned that Artificial Intelligence is steadily transforming music production, raising fears that it could soon replace human producers and mastering engineers.
The warning follows a viral post by media personality N6 on X, who expressed alarm over AI’s rapid encroachment on the sector.
“AI is quietly about to retire the entire music production and mastering industry. I have seen scary things tonight. God help all of us in this ecosystem,” N6 wrote.
In response to the post, DJ Neptune recounted a personal encounter that underscored AI’s growing sophistication.
He revealed that he recently received a track he believed was exceptional and urged the sender to sign the “artist.” He was shocked to find out the song was entirely AI generated.
“I dey tell you. Someone sent me a record… After listening, I told the guy to sign the artist cos what I heard was out of this world. That’s how my guy said na AI work. E shook me o,” Neptune wrote.
AI tools are now widely used by both upcoming and established artists to create beats, refine vocals, and enhance overall audio quality, gradually reducing reliance on traditional producers.
The Recording Academy has acknowledged this shift by revising its Grammy rules to permit songs with AI components, provided there is substantial human creative input.
However, the technology’s rise has ignited intense debate within the industry.
Many stakeholders argue that authentic music must retain a strong human element, citing concerns over creativity, authorship, and the potential loss of emotional depth that defines great music.
As AI capabilities advance, experts say the music ecosystem faces a critical period of adaptation.
