The Journey with Morgan DeBaun AI in the Music Industry with BBL Drizzy Creator King Willonius
Oct 7, 2025
In this engaging conversation, King Willonius, a comedian and screenwriter, shares his journey from the writer's strike to creating the viral AI-powered track 'BBL Drizzy.' He explains how AI amplified his creativity rather than replacing it, allowing him to produce the first-ever AI sample in music history. They delve into the value of AI-generated music, discuss the rise of AI artists, and explore how these technologies can democratize creativity, particularly for Black creators. Tune in for a funny yet insightful take on art and culture in the AI age!
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Use AI To Amplify Your Skills
- Do treat AI as a superpower if you already have domain skills; it magnifies existing talent.
- Use AI to accelerate output and reach, not as a shortcut to bypass skill development.
Value Comes From Feeling And Attention
- King and Morgan argue value is emotional and subjective, not tied to whether AI made the song.
- They stress that a song's worth comes from how it makes people feel and the attention it receives.
AI Deal Helped A Black Songwriter Break Through
- King discusses an AI-created artist deal and highlights the songwriter behind it from Mississippi.
- He celebrates that a Black songwriter benefited financially and gained access through AI tools.
