AustraliaAustralian DJ Josh Fawaz has added AI credits to his cover of Madonna's 'Like a Prayer,' which has topped the Australian national airplay charts for four weeks. The song, featured on his 2026 album 'Dance Like Nobody's Watching,' sparked discussions in the music industry about the use of generative AI in production. Following an ABC investigation, Spotify's head of artists, Sam Duboff, urged artists to disclose AI usage via a new beta feature. Fawaz has now credited AI for vocals and drumming on the track, which has been streamed over 38 million times on Spotify. While 'Like a Prayer' remains a top contender on various charts, it faces competition from other tracks like 'Danceteria.' The song's resurgence echoes the controversy surrounding Madonna's original 1989 release, which faced religious and cultural backlash.
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