Boy George Launches AI Re-Recording Company to Help Artists Reclaim Master Rights
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Chris DeVille
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Boy George and his manager Paul Kemsley are launching Artists Included, an AI-assisted re-recording company aimed at helping artists regain control over their master recordings. The Culture Club frontman, who has never owned the masters to hits like "Karma Chameleon," is embracing AI technology to create new versions of classic songs, allowing artists to reclaim ownership and revenue from their work. The venture represents a notable shift for Boy George, who has previously been critical of progressive trends.
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· 3 pulledBoy George has not always towed the progressive party line, whether he's poo-pooing pronouns or telling Chappell Roan to cheer up.
Now he's breaking another taboo by messing around with AI, albeit for reasons intended to benefit artists like himself.
The Culture Club frontman and his longtime manager Paul Kemsley (aka PK) are launching a new company called Artists Included, which will specialize in AI-assisted re-recordings.
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