AI-generated parody song about immigrants storms into German Top 50
by Philip Oltermann, and Deborah Cole in Berlin from on (#6Q28J)
Artist Butterbro accused of walking fine line between parody and discrimination and helping make racial slur mainstream
A song about immigrants whose music, vocals and artwork were entirely generated using artificial intelligence has made the Top 50 most listened to songs in Germany, in what may be a first for a leading music market.
Verknallt in einen Talahon is a parody song that weaves modern lyrics - many of them based around racial stereotypes about immigrants - with 60s schlager pop.
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