While You’re Dreaming of a White Christmas, I’m Listening to a Black One
Let’s face it, snow isn’t happening for us this Christmas, but what’s happening for me is this soulful Christmas playlist that’s more lit than your house this winter.
Check it out:
Put On Your Dancing Shoes
Deck the Halls -Whitney Houston
Whitney, Whitney, Whitney. The Queen of all things soul. What can’t she make sound awesome? I don’t know about you, but I definitely won’t be having a silent night with this song on blast!
Jingle Bells -Bebe and Cece Winans
On a typical day, I absolutely HATE the song “Jingle Bells.” Whenever it comes on in the car, the person with the aux chord has two options: turn it off or get out. However, this brother and sister duo never fail to disappoint. They transform the classic jingle into something so groovy it would be immoral to not get up and dance!
Sleigh Ride- Tamar Braxton
If you’re not one already, Tay Tay’s take on Sleigh Ride will definitely turn you into a #Tamartian by the end of two minutes. Must...resist…booty pop!
Little Drummer Boy- Darwin Hobbs
You can really Quan to this.
Slower Jams
Winter Wonderland -Andra Day
Oh, Andra’s voice is just so mesmerizing (for lack of a more amazing adjective). This young, hip, jazz artist’s song will have you looking out your window, wishing this Christmas actually would be white.
Let It Snow - Boyz II Men
Need I say more? Sip your cocoa, let your back sink into the couch and your mind take you back to Nicki’s christening on that episode of “The Fresh Prince.”
Soulful Instrumental
Rudolf - Brian Culbertson
So I don’t know if this dude is black or not — you never know — but he is beyond talented. His arrangement of this well-known holiday song is the epitome of soul. Those keys are sangin. I couldn’t not share his musical genius!
The Sound of Blackness
Soul Holidays- Sounds of Blackness
Saved this one for last because it’s just too lit. If you listen closely to the lyrics, these people really aren’t saying anything profound. “Thank ya for the tree,” for example. But I think the spontaneous nature of the song’s lyrics is what makes it so great. This song is about something we’ve all done during the holiday season — ya know, when all of your cousins and siblings are over and you just start rapping or singing about random things. All they needed was a popping beat/instrumental to back it and behold, the sounds of blackness!
Hopefully your playlist is just a bit more soulful than it was before reading. Happy Holidays, folks!
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