Charlie Puth Joins AI Music Platform
Grammy-nominated artist Charlie Puth has joined Moises as Chief Music Officer, an AI music technology company developing tools to enhance music creation. Puth will help shape AI-powered tools that empower artists, marking a notable crossover between established musicians and emerging tech platforms.
Moises boasts a rapidly growing user base, now exceeding 70 million musicians globally. The platform's significant growth is underscored by its recognition as Apple's iPad App of the Year in 2024. This user adoption has been fueled by substantial financial backing, with the company, Music AI, raising $40 million in a Series A funding round led by Connect Ventures and monashees. The platform's core technology revolves around AI-powered audio separation, allowing users to isolate vocals and individual instruments from a finished track. This "stem separation" is a key feature for musicians and producers looking to create backing tracks, learn parts, or remix songs. Beyond separation, Moises offers a suite of tools including chord detection, tempo adjustment, and AI-powered mastering. Charlie Puth's involvement is more than just a celebrity endorsement; he has a background in music production and engineering from Berklee College of Music. Puth has been an active user of the platform for years, leveraging it in his own creative process. He has publicly stated his belief that AI, when used correctly, serves as a tool to help artists learn and create, not replace them. The company emphasizes an "ethical AI" approach, training its models on fully licensed content to ensure creators are fairly compensated. This positions Moises distinctly in a music industry grappling with the legal and ethical implications of AI-generated content. The platform has also developed technology to detect synthesized voices, aiming to protect rightsholders from unauthorized use of their vocal likenesses. Moises' parent company, Music AI, has attracted a diverse group of investors, including notable figures from the music industry like Steve Aoki and 3LAU. The funding round was co-led by Connect Ventures, an investment partnership between the prominent talent and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and venture capital firm New Enterprise Associates (NEA). CAA has been actively exploring the role of AI in the entertainment industry, focusing on protecting artists' intellectual property and likeness. As Chief Music Officer, Puth will contribute to the platform's creative direction and the development of new artist-focused features. To celebrate the partnership, Moises is launching a contest where users can remix one of Puth's songs, with the winner receiving a cash prize and a meet-and-greet with the artist.
