There’s something new happening in music—and you’ve probably felt it too.
You open TikTok and hear a track that sounds like it came from the future. When you check the credits, you see it wasn’t produced by a human. It came from some AI tool you’ve never heard of. Suno. Boomy. Udio. The list keeps growing.
Now, you’re curious.
You want to experiment. You’re thinking, “If this tech can help me push out more tracks and get attention faster, why not?”
We get it. You’re not alone. But it’s a trap, and a handful of artists are now learning the hard way.
Recently, we had to terminate an artist’s account. Why? Because he kept uploading AI-generated tracks—even after getting warned. And when his account got locked, he acted surprised. But this wasn’t random or personal. It was policy. A clear and firm one. It’s absolutely necessary.
Let’s have some real talk
AI Is Cool, But It’s Also Complicated
At HIGHVIBES, we’re not afraid of innovation. We’re just cautious—and for good reason.
As it stands now, we do not accept AI-generated music for distribution. We’re not anti-tech (heck…we’re a music tech company!). But the space is still messy—legally, ethically, and professionally.
Think about it.
Most AI tracks are born from prompts, not made in studios. They’re not built with session files, track stems, or real collaborators you can tag or credit. Sometimes they even imitate the voices of known artists, or generate beats from unlicensed samples buried deep inside the tool’s training data.
If you upload that type of content, you carry the risk. Not the AI tool or the anonymous coder who built it.
Why We Lock Accounts That Break the Rule
Let’s break it down in plain terms.
When you keep submitting content that violates our policies—even after we flag it—we have no choice but to act. Because every release we push out puts our platform’s reputation on the line.
DSPs like Spotify, Apple Music, Boomplay, and others have strict guidelines around originality, metadata, and rights ownership. If we start sending them AI-generated tracks that have murky origins or copyright red flags, it’s not just your song that’s at stake. The trust we’ve built with the platforms is on the line too.
So, by locking the defaulting accounts, we’re setting ethically healthy boundaries.
Before You Upload That Track, Ask Yourself This
We’re not going to chase you around with legal jargon. Just ask yourself a few honest questions before you click “submit.”
Did I generate this entire song from an AI tool without any human vocals or original instrumentation?
Did I use AI to mimic someone’s voice—even if I changed it slightly?
Do I have the stems, lyrics, and actual contributors to this track? Or am I hoping nobody asks?
If any of these feel off, pause. Because once it’s up and flagged, the consequences come quick.
What You Can Do With AI (Without Crossing the Line)
Nowhere is the deal: we’re not saying don’t touch AI at all. We’d be delusional to be against AI.
But use it responsibly—with your originality intact. Use it to sketch ideas, to spark concepts or outline lyrics. Use it like you would a notebook or a voice memo app—not like a ghost producer that no one can trace.
Better still, collaborate. Work with actual producers, engineers, vocalists. Build something real—that you can own and defend.
And if you’re not sure where your track falls, reach out to us. We’d rather answer your questions upfront than take down your music later.
Our Stance Could Change. But Not Yet.
We know the creative environment is evolving. Laws are catching up and DSPs are still figuring out how to treat AI-generated content. So yes, policies like this may change over time.
But until we get clear frameworks we’re choosing safety. We’re playing safe for you, for us and for the entire artist ecosystem we serve.
Till Further Notice, Keep It Human
We want to help your music go far. That’s what we’re here for. But we also want to make sure your releases aren’t ticking time bombs—ready to get flagged, deleted, or demonetized down the line.
Originality still matters. And even as the era changes fast, staying grounded in what’s real might just be your biggest asset.
So for now, stay original. And if you must use AI, use it with caution—not as a shortcut, but as a sketchpad.
Afterall, it’s not just about uploading music. You have to remain a true artist with a creative reputation to build an unshakeable legacy on.
