Joe Mettle defends AI use in gospel music

Joe Mettle has urged the Christian music community to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a sophisticated tool for ministry. Speaking on the evolving landscape of the music industry, Joe Mettle dismissed the notion held by some of his peers that AI is inherently "unspiritual". Joe Mettle explained, "The sound you feed it is the sound it produces for you."

Joe Mettle revealed that he has already integrated AI into his creative workflow, but with a strict "human-first" approach. He uses the technology as a virtual session player, recording the core of the song before using AI to extract or generate specific accompaniments like drums, bass, or strings based on detailed descriptions. The singer issued a stern warning regarding the "AI fingerprint", noting that sounds generated entirely by AI often contain quotes or digital markers that online platforms can identify.

Joe Mettle concluded by advocating for a broader, more sober discussion among Ghanaian musicians about the advantages of AI. He believes that while the technology offers immense benefits in production speed and complexity, it must be handled with the wisdom of a craftsman to avoid legal and creative pitfalls.