Prince Kaybee criticises AI music: 'Musically illiterate people are making songs'

From providing answers in just one click to now writing lyrics, making beats and cloning people’s voices, AI is now making people question what it really means to be a creative in the music industry.

While AI is quite helpful, it is also causing quite a stir in the music industry and many singers and producers have spoken out against it.

Just recently, Prince Kaybee, whose real name is Kabelo Motsamai also voiced out his opinion on the use of AI to create music.

The DJ and producer shared on X: “I can’t wait for the downfall of AI, people who are musically illiterate are making music and it pisses me off.”

AI has been quite an advanced tool that has infiltrated almost every industry in the world. 

Now, we are seeing how AI music is becoming normalised and flooding streaming platforms. Some people simply use the tool to generate beats while some, take it up a notch and actually start creating a whole song.

Joining in on the conversation about the use of AI to create music was Euphonik, who’s also a DJ and producer.

He advised Prince Kaybee to try and incorporate it into his music, revealing that what matters is actually how one decides to use it.

“I think you’d be a beast on it if you incorporated it into your work flow. Like every other tool it’s how you use it that counts,” he shared.

Even though it is creative to use AI differently, it is undeniable that music without that emotion in it, is simply not music. 

No matter how much you can try to change it, tune it or whatever way you decide to do it, it won’t hit the same.

Let’s not forget how AI music and voices can sound like real people.

People’s thoughts on AI music:

Research was conducted to hear people’s opinions about music produced and composed by AI and if they have started listening to the music and here’s what they had to say:

Katlego Maoko, a university student shared that he has started listening to music produced and composed by AI.

“I fell in love with AI music in November 2025. What started as curiosity quickly shifted to something more. I was amazed by how technology could create melodies, emotions and stories that felt human.

“The only challenge I’ve faced so far is the language barrier. Most AI music sings in English, which is beautiful but it doesn’t fully capture who I am or where I come from,” Maoko said.

While Nozuko Mangena, a young professional, shared that she has not started listening to AI music yet but she might consider listening to AI RnB songs.

“I think English songs most probably yes, your RnB, soft music and gospel songs but African songs? Definitely not. Your Kwaito, amapiano and Gqom, no I don’t think it will have the same authenticity,” Mangena said.

Precious Moloto, who is also a university student simply added: “I have listened to music composed and produced by AI so yes.

Tshegofatso Matlala, another young professional, said that she hasn’t started listening to AI music because it won’t feel real, highlighting the emotions that many songs evoke.

“No I have not because it won’t feel real to me. Even though it makes sense to have AI music, there still won’t be that energy in it that real music has. There is no emotion at all.”