Over the past several decades, several Christmas-themed projects and singles have been released in the CHH and Urban Soul spaces. However, most releases go unseen as few listeners focus on hip-hop or rhythm and blues during the holiday season. My goal is to spotlight the top 25 Christmas-themed singles and influential projects to bring light to other cultural influences on our most favorite time of the year.
Top 25 CHH and Urban Soul Christmas Singles:
Social Club - “Turtlenecks & Blazers” (2013)
OnBeatMusic feat. Eric Heron & Blanca – “Mistletoe” (2017)
Freestyle Fam – “NutKracker” (2014)
nobigdyl. - “Xmas in the stiX” (2020)
DC Talk – “yo ho ho!” (1990)
Beleaf – “Christmas Goes Hard” (2018)
Andy Mineo feat. Wordsplayed – “12 Days of Christmas” (2018)
Danielle Apicella – “Somebody Else for Christmas” (2020)
Tedashii – “Emmanuel” (2018)
Evan & Eris Ford – “Friends and Family” (2018)
Phil J. – “Ugly Sweater” (2019)
Braille – “The Incarnation” (2018)
KJ-52 - “Florida Christmas” (2020)
Bishop Frederick Barr feat. Derek Minor – “Black Santa” (2019)
FLAME feat. V. Rose & Young Noah – “Clear Sight Christmas” (2014)
Thi’sl feat. J.R. & SKRIP – “The Greatest Gift Ever” (2011)
Black Knight feat. FLO & JustWord – “A Very Special Christmas” (2014)
