As a leading AI music tool that brings producers together from around the world, we at Aiode organized a challenge for producers who want to showcase their talents. Over the last few weeks, we invited producers from around the world to step into the creative ring and put their own spin on a challenge like no other, the Aiode Genre Challenge. And wow… You showed up.
We saw everything from soulful lo-fi flips to heavy-hitting house reworks, all using stems powered by Aiode’s virtualized musicians. The quality of submissions was incredible, and more importantly, it proved something we’ve believed from day one: real producers, working with ethical AI tools, can create something unforgettable.
About the Aiode Genre Challenge
The challenge was aimed at bringing out the creative part of producers. Participant producers
were given stems to two reference tracks with different genres: Funky Tech House and Chill
Hip-Hop. They could either remix the reference track or create an original piece using AI-
generated stems. We encouraged them to keep the BPM but go wild with creativity.
The stems of the reference tracks were recorded and crafted using Aiode’s virtual musicians,
modeled on the unique styles of real session artists like Lior Ozeri, Ron Bakal, and Idan Shneor.
The goal of the Aiode Genre challenge was to show how AI can enhance your creativity,
not replace it, and to give artists a platform to be heard, seen, and celebrated.
Producers’ Feedback
We at Aiode were blown away not only by the submissions but by the messages and feedback
from participants. Here is some of it:
“I enjoyed making the track, the stems were of high quality, so it was easy for me to mix.”
Another one wrote
“Thank you very much, Aiode! I’ll keep on my production and singing too.”
“I appreciate you.”
This is why we do what we do at Aiode.
The Winners
We’re proud to spotlight two incredible producers who stood out with creativity, skill, andoriginality:
1st Place: Fourelements
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Fourelements brought serious energy to the challenge, delivering a drum and bass remix that took the original stems in an entirely new direction, intense, polished, and dynamic. The creativity and technical execution blew us away. A producer to definitely watch out for.
2nd Place: Magodo Boy
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Magodo Boy delivered a smooth blend of chill hip-hop and R&B, layering his own vocals over Aiode stems with impressive sound quality and a clean, well-balanced mix. The track stood out for its vibe, personality, and polished execution. It is a proof that Aiode stems can be molded into something soulful and expressive.
Prizes
Both winners will receive:
● A featured article right here on our blog
● Beta access to the Aiode platform, ahead of thousands on the waitlist
● Exclusive Aiode merch
● Playlist future placement and a permanent spot in our creator community
● And most importantly, recognition as leaders in the AI x music revolution
Significance of The Aiode Genre Challenge
This wasn’t just a fun competition, it came at a major turning point in the music world. Recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that fully AI-generated content cannot be copyrighted unless there’s clear human creative input. That means if you use a tool that generates music without your interaction, just a prompt and a click, you might not actually own what you create.
But Aiode is different
Our platform puts real musicians, and real producers, at the core of the creative process. You guide the session, make the decisions, and shape the final sound. The virtualized musicians adapt to your direction, giving you access to high-quality, professional performances that you can legally call your own. This is human-AI collaboration done right. And the Genre Challenge showed exactly how powerful that can be.
What’s Next?
This was just the beginning. We’re already planning future challenges, AMA sessions, and collaborative opportunities to bring even more producers into the Aiode community.
We’ve also officially joined the AI for Music initiative, working alongside others to promote ethical AI, artist-first practices, and fair compensation for musicians in this new era of music creation.
If you’re not in the Discord yet, join us here. That’s where the next wave of music
innovation is happening.
To Everyone Who Participated: Thank You!
Your creativity, energy, and passion made this challenge a success. Whether you submitted a track or just vibed with the community, we appreciate you.
This is what the future of music looks like: collaborative, ethical, and inspired. We can’t wait to hear what you make next, with Aiode by your side.