{"id":889632,"date":"2026-02-02T02:25:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T08:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/02\/dj-maphorisa-zee-nxumalo-and-others-weigh-in-on-rea-gopanes-ai-song-suka\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T02:25:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T08:25:02","slug":"dj-maphorisa-zee-nxumalo-and-others-weigh-in-on-rea-gopanes-ai-song-suka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/02\/dj-maphorisa-zee-nxumalo-and-others-weigh-in-on-rea-gopanes-ai-song-suka\/","title":{"rendered":"DJ Maphorisa, Zee Nxumalo and others weigh in on Rea Gopane\u2019s AI song \u2018Suka\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Rea Gopane<\/a>\u2019s AI experiment Suka divides artists and fans<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Rea Gopane<\/a>\u2019s AI-curated song Suka has become one of the most talked-about releases in South Africa\u2019s music space this year.<\/p>\n

Released a month ago, the track has been widely embraced by fans, many of whom have labelled it a hit.<\/p>\n

However, its success has also reignited debates around artificial intelligence in music, particularly among fellow artists and producers.<\/p>\n

The conversation gained momentum on Thursday after media personality Sol Phenduka<\/a> hyped the song on X, writing, \u201cThis song is big, people love it. Mara only 3 minutes aowa Rea!!!\u201d His comment quickly attracted responses from some of the industry\u2019s biggest names.<\/p>\n

DJ Maphorisa<\/a> weighed in with a brief but pointed reply, stating, \u201cIt\u2019s AI.\u201d<\/p>\n

While the comment was short, it sparked backlash from online users, with several accusing the producer of being dismissive or even jealous of Rea\u2019s success.<\/p>\n

Singer Zee Nxumalo<\/a> also joined the discussion, raising a question that resonated with many users: \u201cSo the AI music generates income as well?\u201d<\/p>\n

Most responses confirmed that it does, with one user explaining, \u201cYes, and will continue to as long as people stream AI-generated songs on platforms like Spotify.\u201d<\/p>\n

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So the AI music generates income as well?<\/p>\n

\u2014 Zee Nxumalo<\/a> (@ZeeNxumaloZA) January 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Veteran DJ Euphonik<\/a> further added fuel to the debate by replying to Sol Phenduka<\/a>\u2019s post with, \u201cUse AI to extend it,\u201d a comment that divided opinions and deepened conversations around creativity, ownership, and the future of music production.<\/p>\n

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Use AI to extend it. https:\/\/t.co\/OSQZjmmgMk<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Euphonik<\/a>\u2122\u265b (@euphonik<\/a>) January 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Meanwhile, Rea Gopane<\/a>, who is no stranger to controversy due to his outspoken podcast takes and public shots at celebrities has found himself enjoying even greater visibility thanks to Suka<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Whether intentional or not, the AI-generated track has placed him at the centre of an industry-wide discussion.<\/p>\n

With the spotlight firmly on him, many are now wondering whether this marks the beginning of more AI-driven releases from Rea, or if Suka is simply the start of a much bigger conversation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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