26.11.2025 23:01
The singer "Solomon Ray," completely created digitally by artificial intelligence, stirred the music world by reaching the top of the iTunes Top 100 list last week. As Ray's songs garnered millions of listens, the revelation that this success belongs not to a real person but to artificial intelligence angered music lovers.
The rise of artificial intelligence in the music industry has sparked debate once again. The digital singer "Solomon Ray," created entirely by artificial intelligence, caused a stir when it topped the Christian and gospel charts on iTunes. The dominance of a non-human artist on the charts has led to a strong backlash from music lovers.
CONFIRMED TO BE PRODUCED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
An announcement from Ray's official Instagram account confirmed that the artist's voice, lyrics, and personality were entirely produced by artificial intelligence. Ray, introduced on his Spotify profile as a "soul singer born in Mississippi," achieved great success on the charts with his albums "A Soulful Christmas" and "Faithful Soul."
The owner of the artist's AI-generated avatar stated that Ray has moved beyond being an "experiment," saying, "He is now the biggest new voice in gospel music." Celebration messages on Instagram shared that Ray reached the highest Billboard ranking ever achieved by any AI artist in history.
However, the rise has also brought about controversies. Some music lovers reacted against a fake persona making waves on the charts.
NOT THE FIRST
AI-supported artists are not limited to Ray. Last month, another AI-created R&B artist, Xania Monet, also made headlines by entering several Billboard charts.
Experts indicate that the increasing influence of artificial intelligence in the music industry will amplify both ethical debates and copyright issues.