AI-Generated Vocals Spark Controversy and Removal of Viral Track 'I Run' from Streaming Platforms

November 20, 2025
AI-Generated Vocals Spark Controversy and Removal of Viral Track 'I Run' from Streaming Platforms
  • Spotify said the track violated its policy on artist impersonation and noted that no royalties were paid for streams, with the removals following the social-media chatter.

  • Billboard reports HAVEN. intends to re-record the track with Kaitlin Aragon, suggesting the circulating version is a mashup and the present credits reflect an in-progress state.

  • HAVEN. released a behind-the-head video asserting the artist is a real person and indicating efforts to address takedowns and resolve the issue.

  • The track originated from UK producer Harrison Walker (alias Haven) with additional credits to UK producer Waypoint.

  • It remains unclear whether the track will be restored on streaming services, though Walker’s team is trying to reinstate it; YouTube still hosts the track.

  • News outlets sought comments from Haven, Broke Records, and the social media user who sparked the AI-vs-human debate.

  • Industry observers note platforms may withhold or remove titles under active legal disputes, affecting visibility on charts and rankings.

  • The TikTok sound's vocals have since been altered across platforms, reflecting ongoing presentation changes.

  • The case underscores disputes over AI usage in music, the reliability of credits, and the impact on distribution and audience perception.

  • Walker publicly identified himself as HAVEN., saying the vocals are his own voice heavily processed; audio engineer Matt Cahill confirmed the use of Suno, an AI vocal-synthesis platform, in creating the track.

  • A viral track called I Run by HAVEN. was removed from Spotify and other major platforms after allegations that the vocals were AI-generated and impersonated another artist, spotlighting broader AI-use concerns in music.

  • Online speculation claimed the vocals resembled or reused unreleased material from Jorja Smith, a claim Smith herself denied.

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