The "umbrella" remains a metaphor for shelter and unconditional support, but feels more intimate in this ballad format. The Evolution: The Skeler Remix
Released in July 2017 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the original song, Ember Island's version stripped away the upbeat pop-hip-hop production. They traded Jay-Z’s swagger for ethereal, breathy vocals and gentle guitar riffs, creating what This Song Is Sick describes as a "spiritual sound". Tender, celestial, and minimalist.
A Modern Classic Reimagined: Rihanna’s "Umbrella" (Skeler Remix / Ember Island Cover)