Germany's First AI Music Label Launches with Fictional Artist KAI NØIR

German music producer Daniel Troha has established SMOPP Records, described as Germany's first record label dedicated to AI-generated music. Troha, who previously worked with artists like Sarah Connor and No Angels, created a fictional 19-year-old Scandinavian musician named KAI NØIR using artificial intelligence. The artist's appearance and hypnotic tech house music were developed through extensive prompting with the software Suno. Troha collaborated with two other producers to found the label, aiming to provide a platform for creators who wish to express themselves musically through AI technology. While acknowledging the commercial potential, Troha notes that producing an AI-generated song and avatar is quick and inexpensive. He recalls the emotional impact of traditional music production, such as recording an orchestra in Warsaw, but now approaches his work pragmatically, focusing on the final result regardless of human involvement. The article mentions that AI music is rapidly spreading on streaming platforms, with Deezer reporting that nearly 40% of uploaded tracks are AI-generated, equating to about 60,000 songs daily. Troha plans to explore soul music with his AI tools in the future.