Artificial Intelligence is already having a significant impact on how artists create, from generating ideas for music passages to lyric writing and mastering. If you’re a rapper, singer or songwriter, you can speed up the creative process by integrating AI tools into your workflow, all while ensuring your lyrics are unique and engaging. If you’ve already got your leased beat from RouteNote Create and need to create lyrics of a similar vibe, AI could be the co-writer you’ve been looking for.

Let’s explore how to use AI to write lyrics for your leased beat while keeping your artistic voice intact.

Choosing the Right AI Lyric Generator

All AI tools generally will provide different features and benefits, which is important to remember stylistically as some tools will be more specialised for creating hip-hop and R&B, while others may cater better for pop and rock or R&B. Here are some tools you might want to consider:

  • ChatGPT: Can generate lyrics based on prompts, themes, and emotions.
  • LyricStudio: Designed for musicians, allowing for rhyme scheme selection and theme guidance.
  • Rytr: AI-powered text generator that can craft lyrics based on a specific mood or genre.
  • Audioshake: Helps analyze beats and match lyrics to their structure.

What to Look For in an AI Lyric Tool

  • Customisation Options: The ability to tailor lyrics to a specific genre or theme.
  • Integration: Some tools work with DAWs or other music software.
  • Rhyme/Structure Assistance: Helps maintain consistency in flow and storytelling.

Setting Up AI to Match Your Beat

To get the best out of your chosen generator, you need to provide it with the right input. Let’s find out how:

Define the Beats Mood & Theme

  • Is it upbeat with loads of energy, or is it slow and emotional?
  • Is there a specific message you want the lyrics to convey?
  • Should the lyrics evoke and convey certain emotions in your listener?

Give AI Context

When using AI, it can be all too easy to not provide enough information. For example, instead of asking:

“Write me a song.”

Try something like:

“Write me a dark, brooding, yet inspiring hip-hop verse about overcoming struggles. This will be performed over a dark, moody beat at 90 BPM.”

Use as many details as possible, the AI can only match your vision if you tell it exactly what your vision is.

Editing and Personalizing AI-Generated Lyrics

AI lyrics will usually provide you with a solid foundation, but using them as-is will lack the personal depth that only you can bring to the table. Let’s explore how to refine them:

Add a Personal Touch

If the AI adds something generic, or something that doesn’t resonate with you or your audience, swap it out for your own experiences to make it more relatable. Adjust Rhyme Schemes & Flow

Use metaphors or slang that resonate with your audience.

Adjust Rhyme Schemes & Flow

The AI output might not always get the rhyme or syllable count you’re looking for, so make sure to tweak the bars to your liking.

Example:

AI Output:

“I walk alone, feeling the weight, lost in a city that’s full of hate.”

Refined Version:

“Walking alone, streets full of pain, chasing my dreams in the coldest rain.”

Ensure Emotional Connection

Always ask yourself: Would this bar/line resonate with listeners?

If the answer is no – rewrite any lines that feel forced or unnatural.

Using AI for Song Structure and Flow

AI is also a useful tool to inform the outline of your song structure, ensuring a cohesive flow.

Generating a Song Layout

A common structure AI can help with:

Verse 1 – Introduces the story or theme.

Chorus – The hook that repeats and catches attention.

Verse 2 – Develops the story further.

Bridge – Adds variation before the final chorus.

Creating Variations in Lyrics

Instead of repeating the same ideas, ask AI to:

Rewrite a verse in a different perspective.

Generate an alternate chorus to keep it fresh.

AI as a Co-Creator, Not a Replacement

Enhance your creativity by using AI, don’t replace it. Some important points to note:

Keep Your Unique Voice

Relying on AI for everything will result in a lack of human touch and also blunt your critical thinking skills. Use it for overcoming writer’s block and idea suggestions, just don’t lose your authenticity in the process.

Ethical Considerations

Some AI tools generate lyrics based on existing material, so ensure originality.

Modify AI-generated lyrics to make them distinct and personal.

AI Tools for Improving Lyrics Further

Beyond writing lyrics, AI can help refine them:

  • RhymeZone: Suggests rhymes and synonyms for better word choices.
  • Syllable Counter: Helps maintain consistent flow.
  • Melody & Vocal AI Tools: Assist with melody suggestions to match lyrics to beats.

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