Episode 132: The Dominance of Suno in the AI Music Race
Mon Dec 29 2025
In this podcast we discuss how Rick Beato argues that Suno has effectively won the competition to dominate the AI music industry due to its massive user base and substantial revenue. Major record labels like Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group are now partnering with AI developers to create licensed platforms that allow users to legally generate songs using the styles of famous artists. This shift enables everyone from professional songwriters seeking production ideas to amateur poets to create polished arrangements without traditional studio costs. Suno has further expanded its reach by introducing a social media feature called Hooks, which mimics the short-form video format of TikTok. Beato suggests that specialized AI companies focusing solely on music are more likely to succeed than general-purpose models because they target the attention economy directly. Ultimately, he predicts a future where licensed AI versions of legendary musicians will exist alongside their human counterparts on all major streaming services.
Also, we discuss how transformative Suno is going to be to the future of music. Join us for this lively discussion on the AI podcast.
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In this podcast we discuss how Rick Beato argues that Suno has effectively won the competition to dominate the AI music industry due to its massive user base and substantial revenue. Major record labels like Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group are now partnering with AI developers to create licensed platforms that allow users to legally generate songs using the styles of famous artists. This shift enables everyone from professional songwriters seeking production ideas to amateur poets to create polished arrangements without traditional studio costs. Suno has further expanded its reach by introducing a social media feature called Hooks, which mimics the short-form video format of TikTok. Beato suggests that specialized AI companies focusing solely on music are more likely to succeed than general-purpose models because they target the attention economy directly. Ultimately, he predicts a future where licensed AI versions of legendary musicians will exist alongside their human counterparts on all major streaming services. Also, we discuss how transformative Suno is going to be to the future of music. Join us for this lively discussion on the AI podcast. Today's show sponsored by Hostinger. Build a custom website at a great price! Build your website today!