At SoundLabs, we are driven by one core idea: AI should empower artists, not overshadow them. Today we are thrilled to announce a milestone in that journey—our collaboration with Universal Music Group (UMG) and the legendary Brenda Lee, resulting in a Spanish-language version of the holiday classic “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” now titled “Noche Buena y Navidad.”
🎞 Watch the Reveal
Brenda Lee “Noche Buena y Navidad” (Official Video)
A Partnership Rooted in Creative Control
In June 2024, SoundLabs and Universal Music Group announced a partnership to deliver responsibly trained, artist-first AI tools to leading musicians.
Through this collaboration, UMG artists gain access to MicDrop, our real-time AI vocal modeling plug-in. MicDrop enables artists to create and perform with dynamic, high-fidelity vocal models of their own voice, with full creative, technical, and commercial control.
Some of the tools it offers include:
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Voice-to-voice translation (singing in a new language while preserving voice identity)
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Speech-to-singing synthesis
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Voice-to-instrument mapping
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Live voice design and performance tools
Each vocal model built with MicDrop is exclusive to the artist who trained it. Artists retain ownership, decide how it is used, and control every creative and commercial decision.
As our founder and Grammy-nominated artist BT puts it:
“Our goal is simple: to amplify human creativity, not to automate it. Technology should give artists more freedom, never less.”
Brenda Lee Reimagined in Spanish
Our collaboration with Brenda Lee and UMG marks the first public expression of this partnership and a powerful example of responsible AI in music.
For the first time ever, Brenda Lee’s iconic holiday standard “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” has been reimagined in Spanish as “Noche Buena y Navidad.”
Using MicDrop, her team created a new vocal performance based on her original voice recordings, now singing in Spanish, while preserving the soul and character of the original. Brenda fully reviewed and approved the process and result.
The outcome is heartfelt and authentic. The spirit of her 1958 performance lives on, yet the song now connects with listeners across language barriers.
Brenda shared:
“I’m so blown away by this new version. To hear my voice singing in Spanish is pretty incredible, and I love that it lets this song reach even more families during the holidays.”
Setting a New Standard for Ethical AI in Music
This release is more than a novelty—it is a declaration of what AI in music can and should be when designed with respect for creators.
At SoundLabs, we believe:
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Artists must always remain in control of their voice, likeness, and creative output.
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Technology should be transparent and accountable.
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AI should expand artistic expression, not replace it.
Our partnership with UMG reflects a shared commitment to ethical innovation—delivering powerful tools to artists while safeguarding their rights and individuality.
Looking Forward: What’s Next
The launch of “Noche Buena y Navidad” is only the start. Together with UMG and visionary artists, we are building a future where AI complements imagination, preserves authenticity, and connects creators to new audiences across languages and cultures.
From Brenda Lee’s timeless holiday magic to the next wave of groundbreaking voices, SoundLabs AI is committed to keeping music human at its core while powering new frontiers of creativity.
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Available now on all major streaming platforms through Universal Music Group.
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