Funkatopia Live

Free 4 All - The Curse of AI

Funkatopia Live

Show Notes

Mr. Christopher and Michael Bland talk about the curse of A.I. in art and music, the music business in general, the changing of the music genre guard, the upcoming Prince Celebration, and other events and topicality.

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