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Technology

AI Went Kanye West

‬ ‭  Six months ago, I sat in a studio session with a producer that used an Artificial Intelligence (AI) software to concoct beats for a personal project. I watched as he prompted the software with “buzz words” like synth, bass G7 chord, and chromatic scale, to shape the sonic patterns and cadence of the beat. Similarly, a few days ago, I asked the Artificial Intelligence software, Gemini AI , […]

todayAugust 14, 2025

Music Industry

What’s next for the BET Hip Hop Awards and Soul Train Awards?

I grew up watching BET. By the time I discovered it, the network had already been sold to Viacom, now Paramount. Still, for me and many others, it was one of the few channels where Black culture wasn’t just mentioned — it was the focal point. It was the place to watch the hottest music videos, classic Black movies and sitcoms and see moments in hip hop culture unfold in […]

todayAugust 14, 2025

Engineers

Before the Drop: Alverne Emmanuel on Nudy’s New Album

Young Nudy’s new album dropped earlier this morning, but the sound you hear started long before release day — crafted by sharp ears behind the scenes. While the spotlight often lands on the artist and the producer, there’s another key contributor who helps bring the music to life: the engineer. The engineer behind Nudy’s newest release is Patchwerk’s very own Alverne “Verne” Emmanuel. For months Verne worked closely with Nudy […]

todayAugust 8, 2025

Music Industry

ElevenLabs Unveils “Eleven Music” AI Model with Licensed Training Data

The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in the music industry is rapidly transforming how artists, producers, and studios approach music creation. ElevenLabs, a company known for its voice manipulation technology, has launched "Eleven Music," a platform that enables users to create music from written prompts. This innovation offers opportunities for commercial use, making it a versatile tool for content creators. ElevenLabs has already secured partnerships with industry players such as […]

todayAugust 6, 2025

Engineers

An International Connection With Nigerian Superstar Olamide

Patchwerk Recording Studio's 2x Grammy Award Winning audio engineer Luke Campolieta took on the task of mixing Nigerian star Olamide self titled project along with mastering completed by Grammy Nominated Chief Mastering engineer Kenny Mixx. Currently 5 records from the project is on the Afrobeat Billboard Top 50. Catch Kai! and 99 in heavy rotation on Patchwerk Radio!  

todayJuly 21, 2025

Music Industry

Staff Engineer Finds Success With Went West

  Staff engineer at Patchwerk Isaiah Simmons connected with 2025 XXL Freshman Cover artist BabyChiefDoIt to create the billboard smash "Went West". The song is currently #71 on Billboard Hot 100 charts. You know we got it in rotation on Patchwerk Radio but run the streams up on all platforms. Lets get it to certified!   Listen On All Platforms Here!!  

todayJuly 21, 2025

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