About
Oliver McCann — stage name imOliver — is the first AI music designer signed to a traditional record label.
A UK-based AI music designer whose track Stone went viral on Suno, leading to a deal with Hollywood’s Hallwood Media. Writing his own lyrics and using AI tools to shape them into songs, he also directs his own videos and marketing. His work, streamed over 7.8 million times, sits at the center of the debate over whether AI and human artistry can coexist.
Achievements
- 01Stone is the most-streamed song on the leading AI music platform, Suno.
- 02Stone was the first song to reach 1 million streams on Suno.
- 03The first AI music designer to sign with a traditional record label.
Press images
Photos provided by Gracie Gibbons — Oliver McCann in Rochester, Kent, 17 July 2026. Free for editorial use with credit.
Listen & follow
In the press
BillboardAI Music Creator imOliver Signs Record Deal With HallwoodAug 2025↗
The Hollywood ReporterHallwood Inks Record Deal With AI Music Designer imOliverAug 8, 2025↗
Associated PressThe success of AI music creators sparks debate over the future of musicAug 31, 2025↗
BBC NewsIs it OK to play AI songs on the radio?Jun 13, 2026↗
Quotes
“Signing with Hallwood is a huge moment, not just for me, but for the future of music. This isn’t about replacing artists, it’s about expanding what’s possible.”
Oliver McCann
imOliver — AI music designer
“imOliver represents the future of our medium. He’s a music designer who stands at the intersection of craftwork and taste. What he does is exactly why I love music.”
Neil Jacobson
Founder & CEO, Hallwood Media
“I have no musical talent at all. I can’t sing, I can’t play instruments, and I have no musical background.”
Oliver McCann
imOliver — AI music designer
“This is a milestone — not just for Oliver, Hallwood and Suno, but for the future of music. The boundaries of artistry are ever expanding.”
Mikey Shulman
Co-founder & CEO, Suno
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Label: Hallwood Media.