ElevenLabs has released “The Eleven Album,” an AI‑human music project that pairs its Eleven Music model with legendary performers Liza Minnelli and Art Garfunkel. The collection showcases original tracks generated from text prompts while preserving the artists’ authentic voices, and it is now streaming on major platforms.
What Is “The Eleven Album”?
The Eleven Album blends AI‑generated compositions with live vocal performances. Using simple text prompts, ElevenLabs’ Eleven Music engine creates full‑length songs, then integrates the recorded voices of Minnelli and Garfunkel to produce hybrid tracks that feel both futuristic and familiar.
AI‑Generated and Human‑Performed Tracks
- “Kids Wait Till You Hear This” – an EDM‑styled song featuring Liza Minnelli’s real voice delivering a catchy hook.
- “Authorship” – a spoken‑word piece by Art Garfunkel set against a gentle piano backdrop.
- Additional tracks from AI‑native creators span rap, pop, R&B, and electronic dance music, showcasing the model’s genre versatility.
Artist Consent and Revenue Model
ElevenLabs emphasizes that every participating artist granted full permission for the collaboration. All contributors retain authorship and commercial rights, with streaming revenue routed directly to them. This approach highlights a commitment to creator control, consent, and fair compensation.
Technical Foundations of Eleven Music
The Eleven Music system builds on years of voice‑synthesis research. Key capabilities include:
- Generation of studio‑quality compositions from textual prompts.
- Granular control over lyrics, timing, instrumentation, and up to six separate stems for detailed mixing.
- Fine‑grained editing parameters that surpass earlier AI music tools, allowing artists to refine each element of a track.
Industry Impact and Future Outlook
By securing explicit consent from high‑profile artists and guaranteeing royalty flow, ElevenLabs sets a potential template for rights‑respectful AI collaboration. The model demonstrates that AI can serve as a creative partner rather than a replacement, encouraging broader adoption across the music industry.
Implications for Creators
Independent musicians can leverage Eleven Music to lower production costs and accelerate workflow, accessing studio‑quality stems without extensive resources. The partnership also shows that established artists are willing to experiment with AI when ownership and compensation are protected.
Next Steps for ElevenLabs
ElevenLabs plans to expand the “Eleven Album” concept, inviting more legacy artists and emerging talent to co‑create with its AI engine. Future roadmap items include integrating Eleven Music into the broader voice‑generation suite, enabling seamless production of podcasts, audiobooks, and interactive media within a unified AI workflow.
