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“T piènz che sò io l'intelligenza artificiale, so' artigianal'”
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Daze
DAZE (Dazeraca), the stage name of Sergio Paolo Albano, is a rapper and producer from Abruzzo active since the early 2000s. His music blends hip hop, experimentation and alternative sounds, sharing personal experiences and unconventional perspectives.
I have a destiny, a purpose.
— Daze
Transparency
Human × AI
How "La legge di Murphy" was made, role by role, as declared by the artist.
4Of 6 roles
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Human
Lyrics
Human
Melody
Human
Vocals
AI
Arrangement
AI
Production
Human
Mix & master
Made by the artistMade with AI
AI tools used: Suno
The Interview
In conversation with Daze
How did you start making music with AI?
Music has always fascinated me. I'm a nerd and a visionary, and I've been waiting for this technology to arrive for a long time. I grew up watching movies like RoboCop and Terminator, so for me, AI was never something completely unexpected. It was something I was looking forward to, almost a pleasant wait for the future to finally arrive. When it comes to making music with AI, I'm a very curious person and I spend a lot of time exploring the internet. As soon as I discovered Suno, I jumped straight in. I started experimenting immediately, and everything felt very natural to me. It was like finding a tool I had been waiting for my whole life.
What does AI do in your creative process — and what stays human?
AI helps me turn ideas into music faster. It allows me to experiment with sounds, genres and arrangements without being limited by traditional production methods. But the most important parts remain human: the lyrics, the emotions, the experiences, the choices and the artistic vision. AI doesn't know what it feels like to live my life. It doesn't know why I write certain words or what I want people to feel when they listen. I see AI as a creative instrument, not as a replacement for the artist. The tool can generate possibilities, but I decide what deserves to become music.
Tell us about "La legge di Murphy". How was it made?
"La legge di Murphy" is a good example of how I work with AI. I started with an idea and used AI-generated music as the foundation for the track. But the process doesn't stop there. I work on the musical direction, select and shape the sounds, develop the arrangement and focus on the vocals. The lyrics, delivery and artistic decisions come from me. I want the final result to feel like a real song, not just an AI experiment. The technology helps me build the sound, but the message and personality behind the track are mine.
“I have a destiny, a purpose.”
Which tools do you use, and how?
My main AI music tool is Suno. I use it to explore musical ideas, generate instrumentals and experiment with different sounds and arrangements. I also work with traditional music production software and professional studio equipment. I edit audio, work with stems, record vocals and take care of the final production. I like combining AI-generated material with hands-on studio work. I don't want to simply generate a song and publish it. I want to work on it, change things and make it sound like Daze.
What does it mean to be an Italian artist in the AI music scene?
Being an Italian artist working with AI today is not always easy. I think Italy is still quite conservative when it comes to music and new technologies. We have a strong musical tradition, but we don't always have the same openness to experimentation and innovation. I also work as a sound engineer, so I know the Italian music industry from the inside. Sometimes I feel that being part of this system means having to compromise too much, or even give up part of your artistic identity to fit in. That's something I'm not willing to do. For this reason, I believe the international scene offers more opportunities for artists like me. Other countries seem more open to experimentation and to new ways of creating music. AI alone doesn't guarantee anything. If you're making conventional music and you're not already connected to the industry, simply using AI won't take you very far. You still need an audience, opportunities and an open-minded music scene. I'd rather stay independent and explore new territories than compromise who I am just to fit into the market.
What's next for you?
My next project is *Resurrection*, an album that comes after *Dead Daze*. It's a deeply personal project, built around the idea of emotional release and waking up after a dark period. It deals with anxiety, loneliness, painful love, addictions and thoughts that keep repeating in an endless loop. It's not about a perfect rebirth or suddenly becoming a new person. It's about waking up, facing everything you've been through and choosing to keep living, even when the scars are still there. After *Resurrection*, I plan to continue this journey with *The Walking Daze*, another project that will expand the world and the story I'm building around my music. I see these projects as different chapters of the same artistic journey, combining music, storytelling and AI-generated visuals.
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