Kid Rock Admits Using AI for Choir on New Eminem Collaboration — Music

During an appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher, Kid Rock revealed that he utilized artificial intelligence to generate the choir vocals for his new track 'Heal My Faith,' featuring Eminem. The artist explained that the decision was driven by a desire to save time rather than cost, sparking a debate with Maher about the technology's impact on employment in the music industry.

Kid Rock has disclosed that artificial intelligence played a role in the production of his latest single, "Heal My Faith," which features a collaboration with Eminem. During an interview on Real Time with Bill Maher, the musician, who recently transitioned into Christian rock, admitted to using AI prompts to create the choir vocals for the song's chorus. This revelation came after Maher challenged Rock regarding the capabilities of AI, suggesting that technology could now produce a Kid Rock song indistinguishable from his actual work.

While Rock expressed some uncertainty about the future trajectory of the technology, he confirmed that he used it specifically to expedite the creation process for "Heal My Faith." He contrasted this approach with another track on his album Halfway 2 Jesus titled "7 Sins," which featured real singers in its chorus. Rock explained that his choice was not motivated by financial savings but by his impatience and a focus on time management. He described the process of prompting the AI to generate a facsimile of a Southern gospel choir, stating that he was pleased with the final results.

The admission prompted a debate between Rock and Maher regarding the economic implications of such technology. Maher argued that using AI effectively puts human choir members out of work, noting that previous artists like The Beatles required actual choirs for similar effects. Rock countered this point by drawing a parallel to the invention of drum machines, questioning whether that innovation similarly displaced drummers. He characterized AI as a tool with inherent dangers that requires high-level regulation, while maintaining its utility for musicians.

The discussion on AI occurred during the same broadcast where Rock made controversial political comparisons regarding Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. The album Halfway 2 Jesus was released on October 17, followed by the single "Heal My Faith," though both received limited mainstream attention. Rock had previously promoted the collaboration with Eminem as a demonstration that friendship can transcend political divides, given Rock's support for Donald Trump and Eminem's history of criticism toward the former president. Eminem stated that the song was not about taking sides but simply about making music with an old friend.

Sources: Consequence.