Usher makes holiday music with Justin Bieber

R&B star Usher will be featured on Justin Bieber’s upcoming original Christmas album, the pop star confirmed on Twitter yesterday (September 25).

"Just finished a late nt in the studio for the christmas album…it is OFFICIAL…my big bro @UsherRaymondIV is on the album with me! #EPIC," wrote Bieber.

Although the teen idol refused to divulge the track name or details to his followers, he did enthusiastically reveal: "this duet with me and @USHERRAYMONDIV for #christmas is CRAZY!!!"

The Christmas album – which, unlike most holiday records, will consist entirely of original tunes rather than covering the classics – will help raise money for some of Bieber’s favorite charities.

Along with Usher, The Band Perry is confirmed to feature on the festive LP, and R&B vocal group, Boyz II Men appear on a track titled Falalala. Taylor Swift and Sean Kingston are also rumored to be hitting the studio with Bieber to lay down tracks for the special album.