Perceptions of AI in Music Production: Challenges and Innovations Among Selected Music Producers in Lagos State
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This study explores the evolving landscape of music production in the era of artificial intelligence (AI) using a quantitative research approach. It is informed by postmodernist theory and Human-Technology Interaction (HTI), with an emphasis on deconstruction and the decentralization of authorship, which provides a critical framework for examining the transformative impact of AI on the music industry. The study employed purposive sampling to select 50 music producers in Lagos State based on their active involvement in music production, familiarity with AI-driven tools, and professional experience. Participants represented a diverse range of genres, including Afrobeat, Hip-hop, Gospel, Afro-fusion, Highlife, and Electronic Dance Music (EDM), ensuring that findings capture a broad spectrum of creative practices within the Nigerian music scene. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire comprising Likert-scale items designed to assess perceptions of AI’s influence on creativity, authorship, and production practices. The instrument consisted of multiple items across key variables and was subjected to reliability testing using Cronbach’s alpha to ensure internal consistency. Descriptive statistical methods, including frequencies and percentages, were used to analyze the data. Findings revealed that AI challenges conventional notions of authorship while raising concerns about the potential erosion of human creativity and emotional depth in music. At the same time, respondents recognize AI’s capacity to enhance creativity and democratize access to music production tools. The study concludes that although AI presents significant opportunities for innovation, it also raises critical questions about the future of human creativity and the evolving role of technology in artistic expression.
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