Deezer Launches Tool for Legal Song Remixes with Artist Consent

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Quick answer
Deezer introduces Remix Lab, enabling fans to legally remix songs with artist consent and earn royalties from streams.
Music streaming service Deezer has announced the launch of Remix Lab, a feature that allows users to create remixes of tracks with the permission of original artists and rights holders. The tool is available in the mobile app on select artists’ pages and offers a range of manual settings, from adjusting tempo and adding effects to more complex transformations like changing a track’s genre.
Unlike Spotify and YouTube*, which are actively integrating AI for generating remixes and covers, Deezer emphasizes user creative control. The company highlights that every stream of a remixed track generates revenue for artists, setting the platform apart from competitors. Previously, Deezer introduced a tool to detect AI-generated tracks in playlists and removes them from recommendations, demonstrating a strict stance against artificial intelligence in music.
Initially, Remix Lab is available only in France for a limited number of artists, including Céline Dion, Alonzo, and Tiakola. Users can also participate in contests via Deezer Club, where the best remixes will be featured in a special playlist, and winners will receive event tickets and exclusive artist merchandise. The platform has not specified a timeline for a global rollout but emphasizes that this is a step toward an alternative model for the music industry.
Common questions
- How does Deezer’s Remix Lab differ from AI-powered remixes on other platforms?
- Remix Lab avoids using artificial intelligence for remix creation, instead providing users with manual editing tools. Additionally, artists receive royalties for every remixed track stream, a benefit not always guaranteed on other platforms.
- Which artists are currently participating in Remix Lab?
- At launch, the feature is available for select French artists, including Céline Dion, Alonzo, Tiakola, and others. Deezer plans to expand the list of participants in the future.
- What is Deezer’s stance on AI in music?
- The platform actively opposes uncontrolled AI use, removing AI-generated tracks from recommendations and playlists. Remix Lab offers an alternative that supports human creativity and artist rights.
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