The Kobalt–ElevenLabs deal is reshaping how AI and music licensing work together, offering a framework that balances innovation with copyright compliance. With platforms like Epidemic Sound introducing creator-facing AI tools alongside fairer artist compensation, the future of AI music looks both scalable and rights-respecting. At Spring Sound, we help investors, platforms, and rights holders in Africa translate these global shifts into practical strategies, ensuring local catalogs, creators, and businesses capture value in the new AI-driven music economy.
