Hallwood Media Signs First AI Music Designer imoliver

Hallwood Media, an independent music company led by former Geffen Records president Neil Jacobson, has signed imoliver, a top-streaming AI music designer from the Suno platform, marking the first record deal for a Suno creator. Imoliver's debut single "Stone," which has amassed over three million streams on Suno, will be released on all major streaming services on August 8, with a full album planned for October 24. Hallwood will provide marketing, promotion, and artist services to support imoliver's work and further introduce AI-generated music to wider audiences. This deal underscores a significant milestone in the music industry’s evolving relationship with AI, highlighting both excitement about new creative possibilities and ongoing legal challenges, as major labels continue to sue Suno over copyright issues. Both imoliver and Hallwood emphasize that AI music complements rather than replaces human artistry, aiming to expand the creative landscape. The signing signals a broader acceptance of AI-driven music creation within the traditional music business framework, potentially opening new avenues for AI musicians.