Stronger': Riky Rick's new AI-generated song drops [listen]

Stronger': Riky Rick's new AI-generated song drops [listen]It's been a little over a year since the late Riky Rick died. His loved ones have released a new song titled, Stronger' on his behalf.

by Mihlali Vellem

15-06-2023 15:59

in Music

Riky Rick has a new song out. Image via Twitter @UnwantedNiqqv

South African rapper Riky Rick-real name Rikhado Makhado committed suicide on 23 February after suffering from depression at 34-years-old-his people have recently chosen to remember him by releasing a new track named Stronger.

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STRONGER': RIKY RICK'S NEW SONG Since Riky Rick passed on, his name has been kept alive by several fans and local musicians. One of the reasons for this is that the late rapper took pride in assisting upcoming newbies to break into the industry. Before he died, he founded the Cotton Festival and his legacy has continued in his honour. According to In the Your Pocket website, the festival is all about celebrating South African talent by bringing together a high-octane lineup of local artists, musicians, rappers, and DJs.

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Recently the Riky Rick Foundation announced that although the Sidlukotini hitmaker had passed on, his new music was now available on YouTube. This has left many fans and online users confused, amazed, and thoroughly excited.

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One online user asked, How do they bring back his voice though ?

Meanwhile, another one commented, We never die. We Multiply .

And another reacted, Forever Makhado .

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LISTEN TO THE SONG BELOW

Riky Rick's people released a song titled Stronger' on his behalf. Image via Twitter @_Hybreed_ ALSO READ: Quote of the day: Riky Rick

MORE ABOUT THE SLAIN RAPPER According to TimesLive, the song was created by using samples of the late rapper's voice and AI (Artificial intelligence). It was said to have been woven by Riky Rick's long-term collaborators, Ganja Beatz, Audio Militia, and Lebo Machudi.

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According to Zalebs, before taking his life, Riky Rick had written his wife, Bianca Naidoo a note which read,

I am sorry for being the one who gives up but the pain I feel is too much to deal with. The voices in my head have never gone away. I wish I was stronger, but I am not. Please forgive me.

ALSO READ: Watch: Riky Rick's mother shed tears pouring out her feelings

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