Episode 103 | Who's Clean? (DJXP feat. Trivelle Simpson & EverythingOShauN)

The episode kicks off with a deep dive into one of the biggest conversations happening in music right now: AI-generated music and copyright. Following the news that Apple is introducing transparency tags on Apple Music to disclose when artificial intelligence is used in songs, the crew debates what this means for the future of music. With the U.S. confirming that works created purely by AI cannot receive copyright protection without meaningful human authorship, the conversation quickly turns philosophical. Should artists be able to monetize music that uses AI tools? Trivelle argues that any use of AI in music should disqualify it from profit, while OShauN believes audiences will ultimately crave authenticity and push back against AI-generated art despite mass adpotion and current appeal. The discussion branches into whether AI samples in production count as “AI music,” how algorithms on streaming platforms quietly push AI songs into passive listening situations, and why younger listeners might still demand real artists and human connection. The crew also reacts to moments where artists faced backlash for using AI tools, and even jokes about which artists might need an AI tag themselves *ahem Ye* After the AI mega-conversation, Trivelle and OShauN briefly tease their excitement for Season 2 of Paradise, (before spoiling anything for DJXP) before the show shifts fully into movie territory. The guys unpack the BAFTA Awards controversy with actor John Davidson before diving into a celebration of Michael B. Jordan and the cast of Sinners, following their impressive run across the BAFTA Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. With Jordan stacking wins, the crew debates whether his dual performance has officially entered Academy Awards territory proving OShauN's early analysis right. That conversation leads to a larger appreciation of Ryan Coogler and the incredible way he launched his directing career with Fruitvale Station, before building a run of major box-office hits leading up to Sinners. Looking ahead to awards season, the hosts speculate about which films could compete with Sinners on Oscar night, including One Battle After Another, Marty Supreme, and Hamnet. Along the way the crew also touches on: Timothée Chalamet appearing less than thrilled about Jordan’s SAG win Hollywood potentially fumbling the chance to cast Idris Elba as James Bond Speculation around Damson Idris possibly being considered for Black Panther Jonathan Majors appearing in a film produced by The Daily Wire Auston Matthews visiting the White House Jim Carrey seemingly channeling real-life The Mask energy The episode closes with a major entertainment industry development: Paramount Global potentially catching its white whale in securing Warner Bros. Discovery, after Netflix reportedly backed away from the massive $111 billion price tag.