AI-Generated Spanish Version of 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

Universal Music Group uses AI technology to recreate Brenda Lee's classic song in Spanish, with full artist approval.

Universal Music Group has launched 'Noche Buena y Navidad,' a Spanish version of Brenda Lee's 1958 hit 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree,' using AI technology.
The AI-powered project utilized SoundLabs' MicDrop technology to replicate Lee's vocals in Spanish, marking a significant AI music release with the artist's consent.
Brenda Lee expressed her delight at the release, noting she had always wanted to record the song in Spanish, adding a new dimension to her iconic holiday classic.
The project involved Latin Grammy-winning producer Aureo Baqueiro, who adapted the lyrics to fit Spanish phonetics and rhythm while maintaining the song's original essence.
Universal Music's collaboration with SoundLabs aims to ethically leverage AI in music, ensuring artists' rights and approvals are respected in the process.