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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses the controversy surrounding Timbaland’s newly launched AI record label, Stage Zero, and the debut of AI artist TaTa. The video explores how AI-generated music—dubbed "A-Pop"—is rapidly evolving and what that means for traditional artistry, creativity, and ownership. From public backlash and critique to comparisons with animated acts like Gorillaz, Miss Krystle unpacks the heated debates around authenticity, ethics, and innovation in the age of artificial music.

Also discussed the growing divide between pro-AI and anti-AI camps, the legal gray areas of AI training, and why major labels are suing companies like Suno and Udio. As AI continues to blur the line between human and machine-made content, raising the important questions: Is music becoming just a product? Can AI truly replicate human emotion? And what does all of this mean for independent artists navigating a tech-driven future?

0:00 Introduction 00:10 Timbaland Launches AI Label Stage Zero 00:20 New Genre "A-Pop" (Artificial Intelligence Pop) 00:30 Evolution of AI Music 00:42 Response To Timbaland's AI Label 01:00 Fantano's "AI Is Evil" Video 01:27 Timbaland's Legacy 01:42 Other Famous Artists Using AI (Drake's BBL Drizzy) 02:14 Timbaland & Suno 02:51 Timbaland Facing Criticism 03:12 Major Record Labels Lawsuit Against Suno & Udio 04:14 AI Avatar vs. AI Artist 04:29 Paper Trail With Human-Made Music 05:27 Copyright Office & AI 06:06 AI Training Require A Large Amount of Content 06:34 TaTa Compared To Gorillaz & Animated Artists 07:00 AI Creating Fake Cases & Future 08:12 Timbaland's Influence 08:55 What's An AI Label? 09:48 Timbaland's Interest In Suno 10:00 Pro AI vs. Anti AI 10:21 AI Emoting Emotions & Music Reaction 11:15 Tech Revolution 11:45 Licensing For AI Training 12:41 Quality Independent Modern Music 13:32 AI Identification 15:05 Problems With Monetizing AI Content /Landr 15:30 Future of AI Labels 16:30 Best Time To Stay Independent 17:50 To Avatar Or Not Avatar 18:18 Being A Brand or Being An Artist? 18:49 Cassettes/CDs/Streaming Destroying The Music Industry 20:00 Tangible Music Products 20:53 AI Prompt Curation (How many Prompts?) 21:40 AI Effect In All Industries 22:30 AI Copyright Protection 23:06 No AI Laws 24:08 Berne Convention 24:55 Risk In AI Labels 25:40 Potential Marketing Play For Suno & Timbaland 26:06 AI Performing Live 26:30 AI Artists In Streaming Platforms 26:47 Conclusion

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