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Following the publication of “How Can I Repay You?” by October London, the hot “How Can I Repay You?” single, affectionately called Sir Tims beat, has gotten a lot of attention and enjoyed positive feedback. However, with every release comes opposition and under the hot sunshine of those shorts, a few of his fan-base was opposed due to the use of the AI generated cover art. This release brought a very hot debate that for a long time has been the lack of innovation against the sociopolitical and technological issues with the beat industry.
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As per the new post and the new single, it can be understood that for sure October London is very happy and he also thanked his fans, which are his reasons for happiness. He wrote the caption, “How can I repay you for loving me? You have done so much for me, my love,” using very soft language to show the affection. The cover with the vintage approach of the release, along with sharing the cover image, also gave a old and romantic touch to the lyrics.
It was an image of two people with smiles, they looked full of love and were of an older age, they looked like old lovers, with love hearts and sepia. They seemed as if they were transforming their love into something more, but very slowly and in such a sweet manner. It seemed to be a very straight-forward image, but it had much bigger notice and bigger effect to everyone involved in the industry, or even to people with a general taste in beat.
The very next moment, dillionsings said, “How are you on a major label using AI art?” And everything went into a tailspin. HeyOceanBay desperately hollered in a bid to stop the madness, “He can do whatever the f he wants,” while asFKJihad stubbornly refrained from the incivility, bluntly noting, “Damn, you are the lame one for even bothering to talk to him about the art; who cares, really?”
The problem of AI art was of great concern, and “I won’t support any AI backed projects again.” added another, particularly on the subject of AI and the “damage that it’s doing to already struggling communities.” With that, “I am very disappointed that a big label is embracing this,” it became more and more apparent that the people who were keen on science and technology and to AI were having a fierce debate as the other behind the AI disposal of culture and art.
A part of the audience was judging the song’s quality, while the broader sector was judging the problems the beat industry is facing. For instance, se took a break from wailing about the beat to saying that the beat quality is good. “You sound really good boss, some people think it’s a.i., hahahahah” distracted the audience from wailing about the quality of beat that October London provided. “Nah people, song writing is still alive, real writing is a thing so indeed it’s fine!” marthabryant8238 stated happily and is indeed a follower of October London and actively stated her “love for it October you did it again!!!, You put all your heart and soul in this song, so beautiful.”
The positive feedback continued to pour in. One person stated that it had “Delfonics vibes.” Another said to “SANNNNNG FOOL!!!” People were more inclined to liquidate the package and to look at the beat being served itself. More than a few people said, “All of October London’s beat is beautiful,” which shows the admiration and adoration that his fans have for him, which is beautiful.
The AI discussion, however, was in no better mood to hold off. It was very visible to see through the comments and a few replies what the conversation was about. As someone tried to clarify, “It’s what everyone doing today, niggas don’t about being creative anymore cuz they know y’all gonna enter lol,” the mob interpreted it as a plea to fight the greed for the right to good artwork. It highlights the alarming fact of the declining exception markets in the work of fine creativity as a whole.
Respect to issued received by the fans, no one ever looked upon the ongoing discussion. Therefore all the emotions early devoted about the situation felt real. One fan, ladyjock73, noted, “Ooo weee, I like this…sounds sexy..,” Another supporter, msbrownangela, said, “Way finally! Thanks! Was waiting for this since the broadcast.” These emotions really took a rise and it positively affected the listener’s mood.
In the midst of taking social media and competition to a global platform in the hands of beat giants, October London faces an interesting challenge. October London, a singer whose style is legenic, has a unique gift. While the rest of the world connects and relaxes with their smartphones and computers, silos of judgment at the corners have become new standards. Has the Age of Empires II finally moved and brought something more than just the limitations of rhythm and beat in the form of “How Can I Repay You?” to the “does it really matter to me or the world” button of Spotify—from bare beat to taste-by-committee; from facing taste to absolute beat.
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It may still be very early to tell if a decision on AI’s artwork on a wider scale for use by artists and major labels will be impacted by the ongoing argument. Nevertheless, with the anticipated release of “How Can I Repay You” in May 2024, the fans of October London will take notice. The discourse around his ability to use his voice and his skill has fortunately shifted to a place of admiration rather than argument. Whether this sort of attention is for the better or worse, it still is a positive shift.
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