Rapper Fenix Flexin Admits to Using Generative AI Models in Hit Track 'Rubberz'
Rapper Fenix Flexin confirms long-standing rumors that his viral 80s synth-pop track 'Rubberz' relied on generative AI voice synthesis models.
After months of online speculation among music producers, Los Angeles artist Fenix Flexin has publicly acknowledged that his viral retro track 'Rubberz' utilized generative AI voice transformation models to craft its signature 1980s synth-pop vocal hooks. The admission comes as major record labels navigate complex licensing boundaries around AI-assisted music production. Fenix Flexin defended the creative process, characterizing AI vocal models as innovative instruments akin to early synthesizers and Auto-Tune.
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The track's commercial success highlights how generative AI tools are bleeding into mainstream music production, sparking ongoing debates around digital performance rights and disclosure requirements.