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GloRilla Puts A Memphis Spin On Holiday Music With Kehlani-Assisted “Xmas Time”

December 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

GloRilla has received a lot of gifts in the form of nominations, awards, and plaques in 2024. She sort of acknowledges that fact on her new song, “Xmas Time.” “And I might’ve had a Christmas that I ain’t get a thing that was on my wish list / I celebrated still because I knew that I was gifted / (Put that on the gang) / I’m just one of God’s children.” This is the Memphis MC’s first crack at making a holiday-themed track and it’s got an interesting twist in its second half. Kehlani, a first-time collaborator, is also on here, and provides a sweet and thoughtful chorus.

It’s part of the reason why part two is so off the wall. With frequent producers like Ace Charisma and Yo Gotti on here, it definitely raised some questions as to where this song might go. Well, it turns out that it becomes a Memphis trap Christmas banger. Bells and piano keys accent the dirty bass and kick drums synonymous with the city’s hip-hop roots as Big Glo gets a little more PG-13 compared to its PG first half. While it’s a bit of a mish-mosh of tones and sounds, it’s got some great messages and personal touches that give it that Christmas spirit. You can check out “Xmas Time” with the live performance video link below.

“Xmas Time” – GloRilla & Kehlani

Quotable Lyrics:

Maybe it’s all I need
Moments like this with my family (Family)
Nothing compares to how it feels, Christmas time
I remember those days when the nights got cold
Leaning on each other made our hearts grow more
Nothing compares to the love at Christmas time (On gang)

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Victoria Monét Is In The Holiday Spirit As She Releases ‘Jaguar II Christmas: The Orchestral Arrangements’

December 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Following the release of 2020’s Jaguar, Victoria Monét unveiled A Jaguar Christmas: The Orchestral Arrangements. Well, last year, she shared Jaguar II, and thankfully, it turns out the holiday-themed follow-up is a tradition: Today (December 11), Monét released Jaguar II Christmas: The Orchestral Arrangements.

Created alongside composer Maurice “Pirahnahead” Herd, this album puts Monét’s vocals aside in favor of a purely instrumental experience. It’s certainly a compelling listen as the center of attention, but given its modernized holiday aesthetic and lack of vocals, it should also be one heck of a party background music soundtrack this holiday season. Also, you can’t go wrong when an album has song titles like “Stop (Askin Me 4Gifts).”

Check out the Jaguar II Christmas: The Orchestral Arrangements cover art and tracklist below.

Victoria Monét’s Jaguar II Christmas: The Orchestral Arrangements Album Cover Artwork

Victoria Monét’s Jaguar II Christmas: The Orchestral Arrangements Tracklist

1. “It’s A Celebration Every Time It Snows”
2. “Cadillac Christmas”
3. “How Does It Make You Feel”
4. “On My Mama (Christmas Medley) ”
5. “I’m The One (Jingle Bells)”
6. “Stop (Askin Me 4Gifts)”
7. “Christmas In Hollywood ”
8. “Merry Christmas Dan (Deluxe Medley)

Jaguar II Christmas: The Orchestral Arrangements is out now via Lovett Music/RCA Records. Find more information here.

Coco Jones Is Getting Her Own Presents For Christmas With ‘Santa Is Me’

December 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

With Christmas only two weeks away, the new holiday tunes keep rolling in. Coco Jones has contributed four new songs to the Christmas carol canon with her new EP, Coco By The Fireplace. On the focus track, “Santa Is Me,” Ms. Jones takes a different tack from the Eartha Kitt classic “Santa Baby,” declaring her independence with a self-love anthem about supplying all the presents under her own tree.

“Nothing else on my wishlist / Got all I want this Christmas / I get it for myself, ‘cause baby Santa is me,” she sings on the chorus, noting in the second verse, “Don’t need to hide boxes / ‘Cause I know who bought it.”

Coco is a year removed from the tour for her debut EP What I Didn’t Tell You, and kicked off the anticipation for its follow-up with her new single, “Here We Go,” this May. In the meantime, she also made an appearance on Latto’s new album, Sugar Honey Iced Tea. For now, there’s no telling what the new year might bring, but fans can enjoy the gift Coco’s just dropped off as they await updates on her eventual album release.

Watch the visualizer for Coco Jones’ “Santa Is Me” above.

Coco By The Fireplace is out now via High Standardz/Def Jam Recordings. Get it here.

Coco Jones Pens Original Holiday Records For Her Christmas EP “Coco By The Fireplace”

November 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Coco Jones has quickly become a force in the modern R&B/Soul space. She’s a 2025 GRAMMY nominee (and previous winner) and has earned the respect of the legends that have paved the way for her like USHER. Outside of the awards she’s up for, the former Disney actress has a big year ahead. The South Carolina native is preparing to drop her debut album, which will feature “Here We Go (Uh Oh),” “Sweep It Up,” and her Future collab, “Most Beautiful Design.” But before the New Year arrives, Coco Jones has a jam-packed but exciting holiday season. According to a recent press release, the platinum recording artist will be performing at the longstanding Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Then, on December 4 she will be heading to the Rockefeller Center for their NBC Christmas special. There, Coco Jones will be performing her Coco By The Fireplace EP. This four-pack features all original compositions by Jones. On it, she preaches self-love, self-worth, while also touching on wanting to have an old partner back in the picture. As she said in a recent IG post, “I’m tryna bring yall all the emotions this holiday” Speaking of emotions, this time of year means a lot to Coco. In another social media post, she mentioned just how important family is and all of the fond memories she holds near and dear from Christmas. “Christmas has always been such a special time for me After I’d be on the road all year long I could always come home to my family and my safe place & my mommas cooking ” She’s very happy to share that love with you all, so why not get into the holiday spirit with the links below.

Coco By The Fireplace – Coco Jones

Coco By The Fireplace Tracklist:

Santa Is Me
Call On Christmas
My Presence Is A Present
String Of Lights

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The First No. 1 Single Of 2024 Is… A Christmas Song From 1958, Of Course

January 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Every week, Billboard unveils the top 10 songs on the latest Hot 100 chart. The most recent rankings, for the chart dated January 6, are out now, so let’s run down who had this week’s biggest hits.

10. The Ronettes — “Sleigh Ride”

The new chart covers the tracking week from December 22 to 28, and the chart that represents Christmas and Christmas Eve tends to be the most holiday-focused of the year. That’s certainly the case this week, as the only non-holiday song in the top 10 is…

9. Jack Harlow — “Lovin On Me”

Throughout the holiday onslaught, Harlow’s “Lovin On Me” has been the consistent non-Christmas beacon hanging on in the top 10, and it managed to stick around at No. 9 this week.

8. José Feliciano — “Feliz Navidad”

Feliciano’s 1970 favorite peaked at No. 6 during the 2020 holiday season, but its 2023/2024 high has fallen a bit short of that.

7. Dean Martin — “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!”

This is a new all-time peak for Martin’s rendition of “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!,” as last week’s placement at No. 8 matched its previous high.

6. Andy Williams — “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year”

Williams now has the all-time record for the span between his first and latest week in the top 10 at 64 years and three months, as “Lonely Street” was first in the region in October 1959.

5. Burl Ives — “A Holly Jolly Christmas”

Spots No. 5 through 3 are the same this week as they were last time, starting with Ives’ holiday mainstay.

4. Wham! — “Last Christmas”

Wham! holds strong at No. 4, and this comes after “Last Christmas” become the Christmas No. 1 single in the UK for the first time ever.

3. Bobby Helms — “Jingle Bell Rock”

Helms hasn’t yet been able to crack the top 2 with his holiday hit, as two titans keep getting in his way.

2. Mariah Carey — “All I Want For Christmas Is You”

It’s usually the case that Carey has the first and final No. 1 single of the year as “All I Want For Christmas Is You” holds onto the top spot as the calendar rolls over, but not this time.

1. Brenda Lee — “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree”

Carey was No. 1 last week, but after previously spending a couple weeks at No. 1 recently and falling down to No. 2, 1958’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” is back on top, making it the first No. 1 single of 2024.

Why did Lee and Carey swap spots? It looks like Lee’s song had more momentum than Carey’s. The two tracks had similar numbers in terms of airplay and sales, but “Rockin’ racked up 57.3 million streams (a 16-percent increase) vs. “All I Want” getting 54.8 million (up 13 percent). Carey’s airplay and sales numbers were actually both higher than Lee’s, but Carey had a bigger drop-off in airplay from last week to this one.

This week’s #Hot100 top 10 (chart dated Jan. 6, 2023).

— billboard charts (@billboardcharts) January 2, 2024

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Erica Banks Knows Her Worth On New Christmas Joint “All Dat He Got”

December 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

One of the year’s biggest holidays is officially upon us, and thankfully several artists are helping to get us in the festive spirit like only they can. While some superstars take the holiday season off from working and releasing new music, Erica Banks couldn’t celebrate with her loved ones before expanding on her 2020 EP, Banks B4 Christmas. When it first dropped, the “Buss It” hitmaker showed out on “Sleigh Ride,” “Holiday Jun,” and other catchy tracks. Now, she’s reminding us of her worth on “All Dat He Got.”

“He know I be textin’ his brother / When he look at my phone it be hot / But I know he gone trick when it’s Christmas,” the rap diva proudly declares. “He be giving me all dat he got,” Banks continues, making it known she refuses to settle for anything less than the best.

Erica Banks Drops Off the Deluxe Edition of Her 2020 Holiday EP

While spitting her festive, flirtatious bars, Banks sits by a bright red Christmas tree and grand piano. “I like Zelle notifications / And he like when I’m pulling up naked,” the L&HH cast member boldly declares mid-way through her new release. “He say he Nigerian, thought he was Haitian / So you know that the ni**a ain’t patient / You got it? / I’mma take it,” she continues, shamelessly hinting at having a materialistic approach to life and relationships.

In the past, the rap diva found herself at odds with romantic partners like Finesse2tymes due to her love of money, but rather than changing up on herself, the 25-year-old decided to drop her man instead. Check out Erica Banks’ sexy holiday outfit in her “All Dat He Got” visual above. If you’re a fan of what the Texas-born starlet cooked up for fans this Christmas, you can save it to your playlist on Spotify/Apple Music. To check out another festive song from two of our favourite East Coast-based spitters, click the link below.

Quotable Lyrics:

He know I be textin’ his brother
When he look at my phone it be hot
But I know he gone trick when it’s Christmas
He be giving me all dat he got

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Brenda Lee Had Her Turn, But Now Mariah Carey’s Christmas Favorite Is Back To No. 1 On The Hot 100 Chart

December 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Every Monday, Billboard unveils the top 10 songs on the latest Hot 100 chart. The most recent rankings, for the chart dated December 23, are out now, so let’s run down who had this week’s biggest hits.

10. Dean Martin — “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!”

The holiday music takeover is nearly complete as this Dean Martin classic rounds out this week’s top 10.

9. Tate McRae — “Greedy”

McRae’s hit is one of just two non-holiday songs remaining on the new Hot 100. This follows her appearance on The Tonight Show last week.

8. The Ronettes — “Sleigh Ride”

This is the first time in the top 10 this holiday season for The Ronettes as “Sleigh Ride” bounds from No. 14 last week to No. 8 now.

7. Andy Williams — “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year”

Williams had a modest ascent this week, up from No. 8 to No. 7, with his 1963 Christmas hit.

6. Jack Harlow — “Lovin On Me”

Once again, Harlow interrupts the holiday party as “Lovin On Me” remains in the top 10 despite the holly jolly season. Speaking of…

5. Burl Ives — “A Holly Jolly Christmas”

“A Holly Jolly Christmas” rose to No. 5 this week, so it’s now just one spot away from its all-time high at No. 4.

4. Wham! — “Last Christmas”

“Last Christmas,” meanwhile, holds steady at No. 4, a spot that represents its Hot 100 peak.

3. Bobby Helms — “Jingle Bell Rock”

Bobby Helms’ tune is also at its all-time high at No. 3, as there are two massive Christmas classics that keep getting in its way.

2. Brenda Lee — “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree”

This has been a historic holiday season for Brenda Lee, who managed to hold off Mariah Carey’s timeless hit from reaching No. 1 for two chart-topping weeks. The tides have turned now, though.

1. Mariah Carey — “All I Want For Christmas Is You”

After Lee’s temporary roadblock, Carey is back at No. 1 for a fifth consecutive holiday season, although this means the two have combined for a joint record: This is the first time two holiday songs have been No. 1 in a single holiday season. This is the 13th total week at No. 1 for “All I Want For Christmas Is You.”

This week’s #Hot100 top 10 (chart dated Dec. 23, 2023).

— billboard charts (@billboardcharts) December 18, 2023

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Coi Leray Christmas Song Teaser Sets The Holiday Mood, Cheeky Booty Pic Reveals Her Thigh Tattoo

December 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

As nice as it is to take time off around the holiday season and focus on setting your New Years intentions and spending time with your family, even our favourite artists find themselves putting in work close to Christmas. To begin the week, 6ix9ine said that he’s planning on sharing new music before 2024 (or very early on in January at the latest), and now, Coi Leray is teasing something fun and festive she’s had in the works. On Monday (December 11), the Boston-born artist posted a snippet on Twitter of her unreleased track, writing, “Listen to this idea. This s**t is FIREEEEEEEEE .”

Seeing as she called it an “idea,” we’re not expecting the song to actually hit DSPs in time for Santa’s arrival. Of course, we’d be happy to hear any new music Leray wants to share, especially after hearing her growth on her sophomore COI album. So far, even those who don’t currently listen to the fashionista’s music are in favour of her releasing it. “I’m not big on her but this actually sounds cute. I’d definitely stream it,” one of them wrote, with thousands of others liking the message.

Coi Leray is Ready for the Holidays

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While we wait to see if Leray plans to give her fans a Christmas present, she’s treating them in other ways with a cheery new booty picture. Earlier this afternoon, the “Blick Blick” hitmaker modelled a tiny white crop top and matching thong for the camera, showing off not only her petite frame and curvy behind but also the bright red and pink ink she has on her thigh, reminding everyone she’s proud to be a Leray.

Trendsetter Artist Flaunts Tattoo Tribute to Herself

Coi Leray Thigh Tat — @coi_leray/Twitter

Would you be brave enough to get a tattoo in the same spot as Leray’s adorable tribute to herself above? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Time Continues To Be Irrelevant As Brenda Lee’s 1958 Christmas Hit Is No. 1 On The Hot 100 Chart For A Second Week

December 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Every Monday, Billboard unveils the top 10 songs on the latest Hot 100 chart. The most recent rankings, for the chart dated December 16, are out now, so let’s run down who had this week’s biggest hits.

10. Doja Cat — “Paint The Town Red”

The Hot 100 is certainly painted red (and green) this week, thanks to the holiday songs coming up next on this list. Doja’s hit is among the few non-holiday tunes hanging around this week’s top 10, though.

9. SZA — “Snooze”

One of the others is SZA’s “Snooze.” This week actually marks a full year on the Hot 100 for SZA’s SOS single.

8. Andy Williams — “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year”

Williams’ Christmas classic has helped him make some history: As Billboard notes, “The late singer now sports a record span of 64 years, two months, and one week from his first week in the top 10 with ‘Lonely Street’ in October 1959 through his latest frame.”

7. Taylor Swift — “Cruel Summer”

Even through the holiday rush, Swift is unstoppable, as she remains in the top 10 with a song that was originally released in 2019 but has become a gigantic hit here in 2023.

6. Burl Ives — “A Holly Jolly Christmas”

Ives is one of the holiday regulars, as “A Holly Jolly Christmas” routinely returns to the charts. Its previous peak was at No. 4, so let’s see if it’s able to top that this year.

5. Jack Harlow — “Lovin On Me”

In terms of non-holiday songs, Harlow is No. 1 this week with “Lovin On Me,” which previously became the rapper’s third No. 1 single (Christmas classic or otherwise).

4. Wham! — “Last Christmas”

“Last Christmas” has so far peaked at No. 4 on the Hot 100 and the enduring 1984 favorite finds itself back at that personal-best summit this week.

3. Bobby Helms — “Jingle Bell Rock”

The same is true for Helms in terms of re-achieving its previous peak. It’s also the oldest song of the holiday bunch, as it was originally released in 1957.

2. Mariah Carey — “All I Want For Christmas Is You”

Carey has gotten used to having the No. 1 Christmas song of the past few years, but so far during this holiday season, she hasn’t been able to reclaim the No. 1 spot on the Hot 100.

1. Brenda Lee — “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree”

“Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” went No. 1 for the first time ever last week, and the 1958 hit holds onto that spot this week, too, for a second total week at No. 1. There seem to be no hard feelings between Carey and Lee, by the way: After Lee topped the chart last week, Carey sent her some flowers with a congratulatory note.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

The No. 1 Single In The Country Right Now Is A Christmas Song From 1958

December 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Every Monday, Billboard unveils the top 10 songs on the latest Hot 100 chart. The most recent rankings, for the chart dated December 9, are out now, so let’s run down who had this week’s biggest hits.

10. Andy Williams — “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year”

A couple Christmas songs made it onto last week’s Hot 100, but now that Thanksgiving is behind us, they’re out in force. Six of this week’s top 10 songs are vintage holiday tunes, including this Andy Williams classic from 1963.

9. SZA — “Snooze”

After peaking at No. 2 previously, “Snooze” is just barely hanging around the top 10, but it’s still No. 1 on the Hot R&B Songs chart for an 18th week.

8. Doja Cat — “Paint The Town Red”

While Doja’s hit fell down from No. 3 last week, it’s No. 1 on the latest Radio Songs chart for the first time this week.

7. Taylor Swift — “Cruel Summer”

We’re heading into winter and a summer song is still sticking around, although it’s down significantly from last week’s rank at No. 2.

6. Burl Ives — “A Holly Jolly Christmas”

The ’50s and ’60s appear to be the golden age for Christmas music, as this 1964 Burl Ives tune is routinely an end-of-year favorite and rose from No. 16 to enter the top 10 this week.

5. Wham! — “Last Christmas”

Some newer (not “new,” but “newer”) holiday tunes have some gas this week, too, as Wham’s 1984 classic “Last Christmas” is in the middle of the pack of this week’s top 10.

4. Bobby Helms — “Jingle Bell Rock”

Presenting the oldest song in this week’s top 10: Helms’ recording of “Jingle Bell Rock” was originally released all the way back in 1957.

3. Jack Harlow — “Lovin On Me”

“Lovin On Me” became Harlow’s third No. 1 single last week, but it couldn’t hold off two titanic holiday tracks as it slides down to No. 3.

2. Mariah Carey — “All I Want For Christmas Is You”

Carey’s iconic Christmas tune is usually the one leading the post-Thanksgiving charge, but there’s a new sheriff in town this week.

1. Brenda Lee — “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree”

When Brenda Lee released “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” in November 1958, she probably never imagined that it would be the No. 1 song in the country a whopping 65 years later. Now, though, a song that’s nearly as old as the Hot 100 chart itself (the chart launched in August 1958) has gone No. 1 here in 2023.

The song was previously a regular “All I Want For Christmas Is You” sidekick in the holiday music resurgence: It spent nine weeks at No. 2 on the Hot 100 between December 2019 and the 2022-2023 holiday season. In fact, now that the track has risen to No. 1, it has tied the record for most weeks at No. 2 before ascending to No. 1, a record it shares with Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy.” (Also like Eilish, Lee started her music career as a child star: She recorded “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” when she was only 13 years old.)

“Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” is now just the third holiday song to ever go No. 1, after Carey’s hit and “The Chipmunk Song” by The Chipmunks with David Seville. The song is also Lee’s third career chart-topper, following “I’m Sorry” and “I Want To Be Wanted,” both in 1960. Furthermore, at 78 years old, Lee is now the senior-most artist with a No. 1 single of all time, beating the record previously held by Louis Armstrong, who was 62 when “Hello, Dolly!” topped the chart in 1964.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.