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Ghanaian gospel musician Perez Musik has praised dancehall artiste Shatta Wale for incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into his music production, describing the move as a smart and innovative approach to the creative process.
Speaking on Daybreak Hitz with Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio, Perez said AI has become an important tool for many musicians, helping them develop ideas more efficiently before entering the recording studio.
Using Shatta Wale’s African King album as an example, Perez revealed that he was impressed by the artiste’s use of an AI-generated choir on one of the project’s songs.
“Shatta is smart. I listen to a wide range of music because I am an artiste. When I saw Shatta Wale’s African King album, I wanted to know what it was about. There is one of the songs where he used an AI choir, and it is beautiful,” he said.
Perez disclosed that AI has also become part of his own creative workflow, although he clarified that he does not use AI-generated recordings as finished products.
Instead, he explained, the technology helps him create demos and refine musical ideas before recording the final version in the studio.
“These days, AI has also become part of my creative process. Sometimes, when I get an idea for a song, I type it into an AI tool. If the output isn’t exactly what I want, I simply refine my prompt until it generates something closer to my vision,” he explained.
According to the gospel musician, AI has significantly reduced the time and effort involved in preparing rough recordings.
“I don’t record the AI-generated song. I only use it to create a demo or sketch. In the past, we had to go to the studio just to record a rough demo. Now, you can create that initial sketch right on your phone,” he added.
Perez also stressed that the quality of AI-generated results depends largely on the user’s ability to provide clear and detailed instructions.
“The key is knowing how to prompt the AI properly. You have to tell it exactly what you want—where you want certain instruments, where the music should change, or how you want the arrangement to flow. Once you do that, it gives you a solid idea to work with,” he noted.
While acknowledging concerns about the misuse of artificial intelligence, Perez argued that the technology should not be viewed negatively, insisting that it can serve as a valuable creative tool when used responsibly.
“Using AI saves a lot of time and reduces stress before and during production. It’s helping us, and I see it as just another tool. We shouldn’t demonise it. Like every tool, it can be abused, but when it’s used responsibly, AI can be a very useful part of the creative process,” he said.
Perez Musik is widely regarded as one of Ghana’s leading contemporary gospel artistes, with popular songs including Hewale Lala, Blema Tesaa, Aseda, Ayeyi, and God of Wonders. His latest single, Oguamaa, featuring Cynthia Appiadu of Daughters of Glorious Jesus, continues his fusion of contemporary gospel with rich Ghanaian musical influences.
