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AI-Assisted Fawaz Cover Tops Charts, Madonna Gets Royalties

7/14/2026

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Josh Fawaz’s cover of Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” hit No 1 on Airplay chart after 35 million Spotify streams and pushed album to No 18 on ARIA chart.
RMIT researcher Sam Whiting said the track shows AI-generator hallmarks like heavy compression, and Fawaz says he uses AI as a tool.
A radio code effective 1 July forces disclosure of AI-generated voices, while royalties go to Madonna and Patrick Leonard and MEAA urges AI remuneration.

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Josh Fawaz’s cover of Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” hit No 1 on Airplay chart after 35 million Spotify streams and pushed album to No 18 on ARIA chart.
RMIT researcher Sam Whiting said the track shows AI-generator hallmarks like heavy compression, and Fawaz says he uses AI as a tool.
A radio code effective 1 July forces disclosure of AI-generated voices, while royalties go to Madonna and Patrick Leonard and MEAA urges AI remuneration.