Scumie Takes Aim At AI Generated Music After Viral Amapiano Hit “Suka”
Scumie Takes Aim At AI Generated Music After Viral Amapiano Hit “Suka”. The rapid emergence of AI-generated music within South Africa’s thriving Amapiano movement has ignited intense debate, and one respected artist has offered a sobering warning to fans swept up in the hype.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, South African hip-hop artist Scumie, celebrated for her unfiltered raps and creativity, challenged the growing enthusiasm for AI-made tracks. In a blunt message, she questioned the long-term appeal of music without a human creator.
She wrote that people enjoying AI music should understand they will never see those artists perform live, calling AI music untouchable because it is not real. She added that no AI artist would ever win a Grammy or a major award, dismissing such hopes as fantasy.
Her comments surfaced amid ongoing conversations around “Suka!”, a viral Amapiano hit credited to Rea Gopane that surged across streaming platforms in late December 2025. The song quickly made waves, climbing into the top ten on Apple Music South Africa and performing strongly on Spotify’s daily charts, reaching over a million streams within weeks.
Both fans and industry observers have widely suggested the track was fully or largely generated using artificial intelligence tools such as Suno AI, which has gained attention for producing highly convincing vocals, rhythms, and arrangements.
The success of “Suka!” has split the Amapiano community. Some listeners applaud its polished production, infectious log drums, and catchy melodies, seeing it as proof that AI can democratize music creation. Others argue the track misses the heart of Amapiano, a genre born from township culture, dance floors, and shared lived experiences where human expression and imperfection are central.
Scumie, whose career is rooted in hands-on production and underground authenticity, reinforced her stance by pointing to what AI lacks. Her reference to “ghosts” speaks to the absence of live performance, touring, crowd connection, and personal growth that shape a real artist’s journey. Major awards institutions, including the Grammys, have not fully opened the door to AI-generated music, with current guidelines typically requiring meaningful human involvement for eligibility.