Various Artists - A Decidedly Modern Take On Christmas

This wonderful Holiday album is chock full of artists on the rise - such as Emma Stackhaus, Trey Maxx, Prince Ashton Sizzle, Teek Royal T, Mickey Ruption and others, plus newcomers Manny Drayton and Mike Finchley. The compilation features mostly all new, original Christmas-themed songs with an electro-pop / R&B vibe, plus a subtle reggae influence on the tracks featuring Mickey Ruption, Prince Ashton Sizzle and Emma Stackhaus. This adds a hint of tropical flavor that helps to round out the contemporary vibe. In addition to the original songs, newcomers Manny Drayton and Mike Finchley each contribute their take on two of the most popular Christmas songs in pop music history: Mike takes on Wham!'s classic 1984 hit, "Last Christmas," while Manny delivers his unique take on the Mariah Carey chestnut, "All I Want For Christmas Is You" with surprising results. All in all, "A Decidedly Modern Take On Christmas" is destined to stand out as one of the most accessible Christmas comps in recent memory... adding a modern touch to a time-honored tradition.