American singer-songwriter UMI releases “This Christmas” as part of Apple Music’s Carols Covered collection. Listen, watch the music video, buy the track, stream, mp3 download.
American singer-songwriter UMI puts a distinct signature on the holiday standard “This Christmas.” Her version anchors the new Apple Music initiative, Carols Covered, a project designed to present traditional songs through fresh artistic lenses. The track arrives via Epic Records and carries production by V-Ron.
UMI, known for her blend of R&B and soul with introspective songwriting, first gained notice with the viral success of her track “Remember Me.” She has since built a dedicated following with projects like her “Introspection” EP and the full-length album “Forest in the City,” which established her focus on mindfulness and emotional connectivity.
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The Carols Covered series positions UMI alongside other curated artists reinterpreting seasonal music, with her offering available in immersive Spatial Audio. This move continues her pattern of selective, meaningful collaborations and releases. Her musical style often incorporates elements of jazz and folk, informing her approach to this classic Donny Hathaway-penned song.
By joining this Apple Music exclusive series, UMI introduces her artistry to audiences seeking new holiday traditions while providing existing fans with a seasonal staple redefined through her unique vocal tone and contemporary R&B sensibility.
UMI – This Christmas
From Apple Music Specials this season
Produced by V-Ron
November 11, 2025
1 song, 3 minutes
℗ 2025 UMI, Inc. under exclusive license to Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
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