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Seeking permission from the families of the late singers and ensuring appropriate compensation for the use of their voice algorithms, Rahman emphasized the positive use of technology. On X, he shared Sony Music South's post, highlighting the use of an AI tool to recreate the voices of these legendary singers. Rahman expressed, "technology is not a threat and a nuisance if we use it right... #respect #nostalgia."
Sony Music South celebrated this innovative use of AI, noting on X, "The mesmerizing voices of Bamba Bakya & Shahul Hameed in #ThimiriYezhuda from #LalSalaam made possible by @timelessvoicesx AI voice models. This marks the first time in the industry that a late legend's voice has been brought back to life."
Both Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed were significant collaborators with Rahman, contributing to numerous chart-topping hits. Bamba Bakya passed away due to a cardiac arrest in 2022 while Shahul Hameed met a tragic end in a car crash in 1997.
"Lal Salaam," produced by Subaskaran Allirajah under Lyca Productions, boasts a star-studded cast, including Vishnu Vishal, Vikranth, Vignesh, Livingston, Senthil, and Thambi Ramaiah.
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Lal Salaam is scheduled to release in theaters on February 9, 2024. The complete album of Lal Salaam is now available on all audio platforms.
Who were Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed?
Bamba Bakya gained prominence for his rendition of numerous songs in AR Rahman's musical compositions. Bakya was renowned for his performances in devotional songs before venturing into film music. One notable contribution was his collaboration with Mano and AR Ameen in singing the song 'Pullinangal,' featured in Rajinikanth's '2.O,' directed by Shankar. In addition to this, Bamba Bakya left an indelible mark with his rendition of the super hit song 'Simtaangaran' from the AR Murugadoss-directed film 'Sarkar,' starring Vijay, set to AR Rahman's music. Another noteworthy track sung by Bakya was 'Ponni Nadi' in Mani Ratnam's film 'Ponniyin Selvan.'Similarly, Shahul Hameed was a prolific Indian playback singer, predominantly active in Tamil cinema under the musical direction of Academy Award winner A. R. Rahman. Hameed's association with Rahman dates back to the 1980s when they collaborated on TV jingles. Some of his most recognized songs include 'Rasaathi En Usuru' from Thiruda Thiruda, 'Senthamizh Naatu Thamizhachiye' from Vandicholai Chinraasu, 'Urvasi Urvasi' from Kadhalan, and 'Vaarayo Thozhi' from Jeans.
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