At a Glance
- ElevenLabs signs major artists, including Liza Minnelli and Art Garfunkel, for its AI-powered album.
- All artists opt-in, retain control, and receive full streaming revenue.
- The project blends human vocals with AI technology across pop, rap, EDM, and R&B.
Why it matters: The collaboration offers a transparent, artist-centric model that could redefine how music is created and monetized.
ElevenLabs announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with a roster of well-known musicians to produce tracks for a new AI music album titled The Eleven Album. The initiative, launched under the company’s new arm Eleven Music, represents its first large-scale collaboration between human artists and artificial intelligence.
Artist Collaboration Model
ElevenLabs has positioned the partnership as fully opt-in and transparent. A spokesperson for Eleven Music told News Of Los Angeles that “Artists decide how their work is used, and nothing is trained or released without explicit consent.” The company emphasized that building trust and long-term relationships is central to its approach.
- Control: Each artist chooses how their voice is blended with AI.
- Consent: No material is used without explicit permission.
- Revenue: All streaming income is directed back to the participating artists.
Artist Statements
- Art Garfunkel: “My voice plus the technology simply opens another door,” he said in a statement.
- Liza Minnelli: “What interested me here was the idea of using my voice and new tools in service of expression, not instead of it. This project respects the artist’s voice, the artist’s choices and the artist’s ownership … ElevenLabs makes it possible for anyone to be a creator and owner,” Minnelli added.
The Eleven Album
The album features tracks from a range of genres, including pop, rap, EDM, and R&B. Artists contribute original songs that merge their distinct styles with Eleven Music’s AI technology. The lineup includes:
| Artist | Genre |
|---|---|
| Art Garfunkel | Pop |
| Liza Minnelli | Pop |
| Patrick Patrikios | Rap |
| Willonius | EDM |
| IAMSU! | EDM |
| Demitri Leiros | R&B |
| Emily Falvey | R&B |
| Sunsetto | Pop |
| Kondzilla | Rap |
| Chris Lyons | R&B |
| Michael Feinstein | Jazz |
| Angelbaby (AI artist) | Experimental |
| Kai (AI artist) | Experimental |
The album is currently streaming on Spotify, making it accessible to a broad audience.
Industry Context
ElevenLabs is not alone in exploring AI’s role in music creation. In October, Spotify announced a partnership with major labels such as Sony and Universal to integrate AI tools into its platform. Adobe has also released a feature that lets users generate music for videos using AI.
However, not all platforms are embracing the technology. Bandcamp, for example, has banned AI-generated music in its policies to preserve what it calls the human connection in music.
An Eleven Music spokesperson said the goal of The Eleven Album is to demonstrate what artist-led collaboration with AI can look like in practice. “Music has always evolved alongside new tools, from drum machines to synthesizers, and this project continues that tradition,” the spokesperson explained.
Potential Impact
If the album succeeds, ElevenLabs hopes it will illustrate how AI can serve as a new creative instrument for songwriters, enabling the composition of original works that blend human artistry with advanced technology. The project could set a precedent for future collaborations that prioritize artist autonomy and fair compensation.
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Key Takeaways
- ElevenLabs’ partnership model is built on explicit consent and revenue sharing.
- The album showcases a diverse range of genres, all enriched by AI.
- The initiative aligns with broader industry experiments, while contrasting with platforms that restrict AI usage.
- Success could validate a new paradigm for music production that balances human creativity with machine assistance.
