With TextFX now available it’s time to see what the hype is about and unravel its potential.
In an innovative collaboration between Lupe Fiasco and Google, the Google Lab Sessions dived into the world of experimental AI. With a focus on expanding human creativity, they partnered with the GRAMMY® Award-winning rapper and MIT Visiting Scholar to create TextFX—an AI experiment designed to push the boundaries of artistic expression.
By combining their expertise, this opens doors to a realm of enhanced creativity and storytelling..
This innovative platform is specifically designed to be a game changer for rappers, assisting them in crafting their lyrics with creative possibilities and innovation using 10 different prompts.
By leveraging the advanced capabilities of artificial intelligence, TextFX can unlock a world of creative possibilities through text and language.
The prompts in TextFX can be highly beneficial to rappers as they provide a new way to approach and expand their writing process. By using different prompts, rappers can break through creative blocks, find fresh inspiration, and explore unique angles in their lyrics. The tool encourages experimentation, enabling artists to step out of their comfort zones and discover innovative storytelling techniques.
We tested out the “POV” prompt from TextFX and this is what AI generated for us when we typed in “being homegrown” and raised the temperature ( a cool feature that gives users the option to adjust the model temperature, a hyperparameter that controls the level of creativity present in the model outputs on a scale from 0-1) to 0.9.
Essentially, the POV prompt can assist rappers by offering a unique point of view (POV) that enhances their creativity and opens up new possibilities in their songwriting. It allows them to explore different perspectives and angles, leading to more innovative and engaging lyrics.
With the potential to revolutionize how lyrics are crafted, TextFX sets the stage for a dynamic evolution in the world of rap and opens up exciting horizons for the intersection of AI and music.
As artists continue to embrace and harness the power of technology, we can expect to witness even more groundbreaking innovations in the culture of hip-hop and beyond.
Watch how Lupe Fiasco creates his first song co-written with AI called “Glass of Water” here.