West began making beats and rapping in the early 90s in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois, when he formed the rap group Go Getters with Chicago natives GLC and Really Doe. He later gained nationwide popularity through his work in New York, where he began producing tracks for artists such as Jay-Z, Twista, Mase, Talib Kweli and Alicia Keys.
West's style of production often utilizes pitched-up vocal samples, usually from soul songs, with his drums and instruments. The first major label song he produced was The Truth by Beanie Sigel, and his first major release featuring his trademark vocal sampling style was This Can’t Be Life, a track from Jay-Z’s The Dynasty: Roc La Familia. West said he sped up the drum beat of Dr. Dre’s Xxplosive to use as a replacement for his drums on This Can’t Be Life.
West has said that Wu-Tang Clan producer RZA influenced him in his style, and has said on numerous occasions that Wu-Tang rappers Ghostface Killah and Ol’ Dirty Bastard were some of his all-time favorites. Said Kanye West: “Wu-Tang? Me and my friends talk about this all the time… We think Wu-Tang had one of the biggest impacts as far as a movement. From slang to style of dress, skits, the samples. Similar to the [production] style I use, RZA has been doing that.”
In 2004 (after being pushed aside by many record companies who felt he wasn't a marketable hip-hop artist), he managed to release his debut solo album, The College Dropout on Roc-A-Fella Records. The album received critical acclaim, including 10 Grammy nominations and the awards for Album of the Year and Best Rap Album, as well as defining the style for which West would become known: "wordplay" and heavy sampling of the 70s soul and RnB tracks.
Not content to rest on his laurels, West invested two million dollars and hired a string orchestra to help with his latest effort, Late Registration (2005). West collaborated with Jon Brion to help develop the sound of the album, despite his lack of experience in hip hop production. The album received widespread acclaim like its predecessor and again claimed the Best Rap Album award at the Grammys.
West was no stranger to controversy, such as storming out at the 2004 American Music Awards after not receiving Best New Artist, but just days after the release of his second studio album, West began embroiled in a major controversy after going off-script during Hurricane Katrina broadcast, proclaiming "George Bush doesn't care about black people", which Bush claimed was "one the most disgusting moments of my presidency". In January 2006, West posed on the cover of Rolling Stone wearing a crown of thorns, once again attracting controversy.
For his third release, West was keen to produce songs that could be used more effectively when performing in arenas. For Graduation, the third and ultimately final entry into his 'Dropout Bear' series, West drew musical inspiration from The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash. In the lead up to the album he became involved in a friendly rivalry with 50 Cent over which of the two artists' upcoming albums would sell more, as they were both released on the same day. West ultimately sold 957,000 copies in the first week of release, outselling Curtis by a large margin. The albums lead single "Stronger" sampled Daft Punk, and was West's third number one on Billboard 200. Many proclaim West's 'victory' over 50 Cent to be the 'death' of gangster rap as the dominant hip hop subgenre.
Following the death of his mother, Donda West, and the end of his engagement to long term partner Alexis Phifer, West abandoned his initial plan to release a fourth album entitled Good Ass Job, and shocked his fans by releasing 808s and Heartbreak, which was full of autotune singing, extensive use of the TR-808 drum machine, themes of love, loss and loneliness and very little rapping. It received slightly more mixed reviews than his previous efforts, but many critics cite 808s and Heartbreak as the catalyst for a new wave of rappers, most prominently Drake, due to its themes which were uncommon in mainstream hip-hop.
West's grief seemed to lead to a spiral out of control which culminated in him storming on stage at the 2009 VMAs to interrupt Taylor Swift's award acceptance speech to proclaim that Beyoncé deserved the award instead, in a move that is infamous in pop culture and was vilified by the entire world in the aftermath. West disappeared from the public eye following this, and his upcoming tour with Lady Gaga was cancelled. The disgraced West, who was described as a 'jackass' by President Obama, seemed to have much work to do to return to the his former glory, but he was about to embark on what some critics consider to be the best run of his career.
West holed up in Hawaii for a few months and worked tirelessly to produce what many consider to be his magnum opus. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, West's fifth studio album, was released in November 2010 to rave reviews from critics, which solidified his comeback. In stark contrast to his previous effort, which featured a minimalist sound, Dark Fantasy adopts a maximalist philosophy and deals with themes of celebrity and excess. The record included the international hit All of the Lights, and Billboard hits Power, Monster, and Runaway, the latter of which accompanied a 35-minute film of the same name. During this time, West initiated the free music program G.O.O.D. Fridays through his website, offering a free download of previously unreleased songs each Friday of the week, a portion of which were included on the album. Dark Fantasy went on to go platinum in the United States, but its omission as a contender for Album of the Year at the 54th Grammy Awards was viewed as a "snub" by several media outlets.
Following a headlining set at Coachella 2011 that was described by The Hollywood Reporter as "one of greatest hip-hop sets of all time," West released the collaborative album Watch the Throne with Jay-Z. By employing a sales strategy that released the album digitally weeks before its physical counterpart, Watch the Throne became one of the few major label albums in the Internet age to avoid a leak. Niggas in Paris became the record's highest charting single, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2012, West released the compilation album Cruel Summer, a collection of tracks by artists from West's record label GOOD Music. Cruel Summer produced four singles, two of which charted within the top twenty of the Hot 100: Mercy and Clique. West also directed a film of the same name that premiered at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival in custom pyramid-shaped screening pavilion featuring seven screens.
Sessions for West's sixth solo effort begin to take shape in early 2013 in his own personal loft's living room at a Paris hotel. Determined to "undermine the commercial," he once again brought together close collaborators and attempted to incorporate Chicago drill, dancehall, acid house, and industrial music. Primarily inspired by architecture, West's perfectionist tendencies led him to contact producer Rick Rubin fifteen days shy of its due date to strip down the record's sound in favor of a more minimalist approach. Initial promotion of his sixth album included worldwide video projections of the album's music and live television performances.
Yeezus, West's sixth album, was released June 18, 2013 to rave reviews from critics. It became the rapper's sixth consecutive number one debut. Def Jam issued "Black Skinhead" to radio in July 2013 as the album's lead single. On September 6, 2013, Kanye West announced he would be headlining his first solo tour in five years, to support Yeezus, with fellow American rapper Kendrick Lamar, accompanying him along the way.
In November 2013, West stated that he was working on and recording his next studio album. The album was to be produced by Rick Rubin and Q-Tip.. Kanye released a single entitled "Only One", on December 31, 2014 featuring Paul McCartney, as well as collaborating with McCartney on the Rihanna track " FourFiveSeconds", released in January 2015. West appeared on the SNL 40th Anniversary Special on February 15th 2015 to debut a new song Wolves, featuring Sia Furler and Vic Mensa. Another single, entitled "All Day" was released on March 2, 2015, again featuring McCartney as well as Theophilus London, Allan Kingdom. In June of the same year, Kanye headlined the Glastonbury Festival in the UK, which garnered much outrage including a petition with 135,000 signatures against his appearance, leading to West declaring he was "the greatest living rock star on the planet" towards the end of his set, and the performance receiving a mixed reaction among fans and critics, due to its controversy. In September 2015, West performed {album artist kanye west]808s and Heartbreak in its entirety at the Hollywood Bowl over two nights, which received rave reviews a featured a 60 person orchestra, guests such as Kid Cudi and Mr Hudson, and over 70 dancers. West released "Facts" at the turn of the new year.
West had originally stated that his upcoming album would be called 'So Help Me God' before changing the title to 'SWISH' and announcing that it would be released on February 11th. In January 2016 he released "Real Friends" and "No More Parties in LA", featuring Kendrick Lamar. As well as renaming the album once again to "Waves", West became involved in several twitter controversies in the lead up to the album, including with rapper Wiz Khalifa after he suggested that West had stolen the idea of the wave from other artists and seemingly dissed Kim Kardashian, which later turned out to be a misunderstanding over the use of "KK". West again changed the name of the album just days before it's release, this time to "{album artist=kanye west]The Life of Pablo", and debuted it at Madison Square Garden on February 11, but delayed it's release for a few days. On February 14, West released the album are a performance on SNL. West initially claimed the album was to be a Tidal exclusive, but it was later released on other streaming platforms, although it is yet to receive a physical release. West continued to tinker with the mixing and production of the album even after it was released, and it was updated several times, including the final song "Saint Pablo" in June 2016. West had also made public his plans to release an album in the summer of 2016, entitled "Turbo Grafx 16", based on the 1990s games console, which never surfaced, although he did release a single thought to be from the upcoming G.O.O.D. Music album "Cruel Winter", called Champions. In the same month, a video for "Famous" was released, including nude wax figures of celebrities such as West, Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift, Donald Trump, Chris Brown, Rihanna, Bill Cosby and George W. Bush.
In August 2016, West embarked on the ambitious Saint Pablo Tour, which included a mobile stage suspended from the ceiling. After the violent robbery of Kim's jewellery in Paris in October, West had to end a show early and postpone shows following it. In the following performances, West cancelled shows early and went on long winded rants against fellow artists such as Jay Z and Beyoncé among others, as well as making controversial political statements including implying his support for Donald Trump. On November 21st 2016, West cancelled the rest of the tour and was hospitalised due to sleep deprivation and extreme dehydration. Following this, West disappeared from social media, and only resurfaced 11 months later with a series of tweets which included many philosophical thoughts and the announcements two albums in June 2018, a solo album which would include 7 tracks on June 1, and a collaboration with Kid Cudi to be released on June 8.
On August 29th, 2021, Kanye released his 10th highly anticipated studio release Donda via GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings after a series of three listening parties.
Personal life:
West was born in Atlanta, Georgia. When he was three years old (as mentioned in Hey Mama) his parents divorced, and he moved with his mother to Chicago, Illinois. His father, Ray West, was a former Black Panther; one of the first black photojournalists at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution; and is now a Christian counselor. Kanye’s late mother, Dr. Donda West, worked as a Professor of English at Clark Atlanta University, and the Chair of the English Department at Chicago State University before retiring to serve as Kanye’s manager. He was later raised in an upper middle class background, attending Polaris High School in suburban Oak Lawn, Illinois after living in Chicago.
After attending The American Academy of Art, a Chicago art school, West attended Chicago State University but eventually dropped out due to poor grades and to continue working on his music career. While attending school, West produced for local artists, including on rapper Grav’s debut album Down to Earth. He later gained fame by producing hit singles for major hip hop/R&B artists, including Jay-Z, Talib Kweli, Cam’ron, Paul Wall, Common, Mobb Deep, Jermaine Dupri, Scarface, The Game, Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson and John Legend among others. He also “ghost-produced” for his once mentor Deric Angelettie according to his song Last Call and the credits of Nas’ Poppa Was a Playa.
West was married to Kim Kardashian. Together they had four children: daughters named North (*2013) and Chicago (*2018); and sons named Saint (*2015) and Psalm (*2019). In 2021, Kardashian filed for divorce.
In 2020, West launched an unsuccessful independent presidential campaign that primarily advocated for a consistent life ethic. In 2022, he faced backlash and lost a number of sponsors and partnerships—including his collaborations with Adidas, Gap, and Balenciaga—after making antisemitic statements.
CHRISTMAS
Kanye West Lyrics
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Right after autumn falls
Soakin' it all in
Then we go hit the mall
Even though we ain't ballin'
Feels like we bought it all
The mistletoe's right here
Come give a kiss to Santa Claus
Merry Christmas to all, and all a good night
Huh, now we all livin' the good life
Yeah, though it's forty below the wind chill
And we wipin' snow up off the windshield
It's still, wonderful night to be alive, baby
And I'm, so happy I'm with my baby
And we a little late with the Christmas gifts
Rushin' for the mall, don't trip, you know I drive crazy
The streets lit up, it feel like Christmas officially
Told her that "You the star at the top of my Christmas tree"
My only question is, "Where my presents?"
She said, "Shhh" she got a gift for me that ain't for the kids to see
Well, I like the way you think, mami
Now pour some more eggnog in you drink, mami
You've been a bad girl, give Santa three kisses
Gave her the hot chocolate, she said "It's Dee-ricious"
Christmas in Harlem
Right after autumn falls
Soakin' it all in
Then we go hit the mall
Even though we ain't ballin'
Feels like we bought it all
The mistletoe's right here
Come give a kiss to Santa Claus
And I remember when I couldn't play Santa Claus
No reindeer's, just horses and a Panamera Porcshe
We on two fifth shopping, what the damage cost
I got your fam' while you bidding in the can up north
Woops, I'm at Niemens I hope they still got em
You want the thigh high spikes with the red bottoms
Let's make a toast cause Christ is born
We gon' party all night til the lights come on
Christmas in Harlem
Right after autumn falls
Soakin' it all in
Then we go hit the mall
Even though we ain't ballin'
Feels like we bought it all
The mistletoe's right here
Come give a kiss to Santa Claus
Yeah, mom and dad I won't be home for the holidays
I'm over 800 miles away
In the city that's so pretty
Where the hustlers dash through the snow without a sleigh
Tell my family that I'm sorry that I gotta stay
I'm with Ye at the Macy Day parade
Letting the snow fall on my aviator shades
Even though I'm in New York I'm still reppin' for the A
Christmas in Harlem
Right after autumn falls
Soakin' it all in
Then we go hit the mall
Even though we ain't ballin'
Feels like we bought it all
The mistletoe's right here
Come give a kiss to Santa Claus
On the stoop of that Brownstone shoveling the brownstone
Santa's on a diet, gotta get the pounds gone
Down town got me feeling like it's Dow Jones
But uptown got me feeling like it's down home
Snow like sugar hill
Chains on wheels
We turn our two doors into snowmobiles
We got our own style, no Soho feel
Put on your play clothes, how that logo feel?
Oh, pause for them photo stills
You don't wanna miss a moment
Where's your NoDoz pills
I caught her looking at my Rollie as my mojo spills
Snowflakey on the bezel
Hope you know those real
Okay my white girl Veronica
Black girl Monica
Got me celebrating ChristmaHanuKwanzaakah
Rocking dashikis with a yarmulke
Where the Christmas tree at? Let's design it up!
Christmas in Harlem
Right after autumn falls
Soakin' it all in
Then we go hit the mall
Even though we ain't ballin'
Feels like we bought it all
The mistletoe's right here
Come give a kiss to Santa Claus
Lenox Ave to Saint Nick
Never seen St Nick
Just niggas selling the same nicks, the same bricks
Same hustlers running up the broadway
That's where the snow's at, taste it, foreplay
No turkey or greens, just Jimbo's
Christmas lights in project windows
Shouts to the coldest on my barometer
Berkman, Shapiro, Kalina, Hanukkah (My lawyers)
All the flashin' lights up on a tree
The house lit up ni-ice
Wit' your family's where you wanna be
Here on Christmas night
When you wake up and you see the gifts
Don't that make you feel go-ood?
So since we all snowed in in Harlem
Let's have Christmas in the hoo-hood
All of the flashin' lights
Yeah, when they shine so bright
Always for you and me
Baby, you're Christmas Eve
If you like what you see
Won't you come sit on my knee?
Tell me everything that you want
'Cause, baby, I'm your Santa Claus
Christmas in Harlem
Right after autumn falls
Soakin' it all in
Then we go hit the mall
Even though we ain't ballin'
Feels like we bought it all
The mistletoe's right here
Come give a kiss to Santa Claus
Kanye West's "Christmas in Harlem" is a festive song about experiencing the holiday season in New York City. The opening verse talks about the transition from autumn to winter and the excitement of shopping at the mall, even if the singer can't afford everything they want. The chorus is an invitation to kiss Santa Claus under the mistletoe, and the rest of the song describes various scenes and experiences of Christmas in Harlem.
The song is primarily about enjoying the holiday season, being with loved ones, and celebrating life's blessings. Even though it may be cold outside, the singer feels grateful and happy to be alive. They may be behind on their Christmas shopping or have other obligations, but they are still able to find joy in the season.
Some of the verses are more specific, like mentions of Christmas lights in project windows or shopping at Nieman Marcus. The last verse name checks specific lawyers and celebrates the diversity of holiday celebrations in Harlem, from Christmas to Hanukkah.
Overall, "Christmas in Harlem" is a feel-good song that celebrates the holiday season and finding joy in small moments. It's a reminder that even if you don't have everything you want, you can still appreciate what you have and the people you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Christmas in Harlem
Celebrating Christmas in the neighborhood of Harlem
Right after autumn falls
Immediately after the season of autumn
Soakin' it all in
Enjoying and appreciating the atmosphere and festivities
Then we go hit the mall
Visiting the shopping mall
Even though we ain't ballin'
Although we don't have a lot of money
Feels like we bought it all
Feels like we have purchased everything
The mistletoe's right here
The mistletoe is present and ready for kissing
Come give a kiss to Santa Claus
Come and participate in the holiday tradition of kissing Santa Claus under the mistletoe
Merry Christmas to all, and all a good night
Wishing everyone a joyful Christmas and a good night
Huh, now we all livin' the good life
Currently, we are all experiencing a happy and fulfilling life
Yeah, though it's forty below the wind chill
Even though the temperature feels freezing
And we wipin' snow up off the windshield
Removing snow from the car windshield
It's still, wonderful night to be alive, baby
Despite the cold weather, it is still a fantastic and precious night to be alive
And I'm, so happy I'm with my baby
I am extremely delighted to be with my significant other
And we a little late with the Christmas gifts
We are running a bit behind schedule with our gift-giving
Rushin' for the mall, don't trip, you know I drive crazy
Hastily heading to the mall, don't worry, I have a tendency to drive recklessly
The streets lit up, it feel like Christmas officially
The illuminated streets create an official Christmas atmosphere
Told her that 'You the star at the top of my Christmas tree'
Expressing to her that she is the most important and cherished part of his Christmas
My only question is, 'Where my presents?'
Playfully asking where his gifts are
She said, 'Shhh' she got a gift for me that ain't for the kids to see
She reveals that she has a special gift for him that should remain private
Well, I like the way you think, mami
Expressing admiration for her thoughts and ideas
Now pour some more eggnog in your drink, mami
Suggesting to add more eggnog to her drink
You've been a bad girl, give Santa three kisses
Playfully referring to her as a naughty girl and requesting three kisses from her
Gave her the hot chocolate, she said 'It's Dee-ricious'
Offered her hot chocolate and she expressed how delicious it is
And I remember when I couldn't play Santa Claus
Reflecting on a time when he couldn't fulfill the role of Santa Claus
No reindeer's, just horses and a Panamera Porsche
Instead of reindeer, there were only horses and a luxury car
We on two fifth shopping, what the damage cost
Engaging in shopping on Fifth Avenue and wondering about the expenses
I got your fam' while you bidding in the can up north
Taking care of your family while you are incarcerated in prison
Whoops, I'm at Niemens I hope they still got 'em
Accidentally ending up at Nieman Marcus and hoping they still have the desired items
You want the thigh high spikes with the red bottoms
Referring to a specific pair of fashionable boots with red soles
Let's make a toast 'cause Christ is born
Proposing a toast to celebrate the birth of Christ
We gon' party all night 'til the lights come on
Planning to party until the lights are turned off
Yeah, mom and dad I won't be home for the holidays
Informing mom and dad that he won't be able to come home for the holiday season
I'm over 800 miles away
Currently, he is more than 800 miles away from home
In the city that's so pretty
Being in a beautiful city
Where the hustlers dash through the snow without a sleigh
Describing the city as a place where hustlers move swiftly through the snow without a traditional sleigh
Tell my family that I'm sorry that I gotta stay
Sending apologies to his family for not being able to be with them
I'm with Ye at the Macy Day parade
Spending time with Kanye West at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Letting the snow fall on my aviator shades
Allowing the snow to gently land on his aviator sunglasses
Even though I'm in New York I'm still reppin' for the A
Despite being in New York, he is still representing and showing loyalty to Atlanta
On the stoop of that Brownstone shoveling the brownstone
Being on the steps of a Brownstone building, removing snow
Santa's on a diet, gotta get the pounds gone
Humorously suggesting that even Santa Claus needs to lose weight
Downtown got me feelin' like it's Dow Jones
Being downtown gives a feeling of being in the financial market
But uptown got me feelin' like it's down home
Feeling a sense of familiarity and comfort in uptown Harlem
Snow like sugar hill
The snow resembles the famous Sugar Hill area in Harlem
Chains on wheels
Draping chains on the car wheels as a decorative accessory
We turn our two doors into snowmobiles
Converting their cars into makeshift snowmobiles
We got our own style, no Soho feel
Having a unique sense of style, different from Soho's trendy atmosphere
Put on your play clothes, how that logo feel?
Getting dressed in casual clothes with recognizable logos and asking how it feels
Oh, pause for them photo stills
Taking a break to pose for photographs
You don't wanna miss a moment
Encouraging someone not to miss out on any special experiences
Where's your NoDoz pills
Asking about someone's energy pills to stay awake and active
I caught her looking at my Rollie as my mojo spills
Noticing her admiring his expensive Rolex watch as he exudes confidence
Snowflakey on the bezel
Describing the diamond-like appearance of the watch's bezel
Hope you know those real
Expecting her to acknowledge the authenticity of the watch
Okay my white girl Veronica
Referring to a white girl named Veronica
Black girl Monica
Referring to a black girl named Monica
Got me celebrating ChristmaHanuKwanzaakah
Celebrating a combination of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa
Rocking dashikis with a yarmulke
Wearing traditional African dashikis along with a Jewish yarmulke
Where the Christmas tree at? Let's design it up!
Asking where the Christmas tree is located and expressing the desire to decorate it
Lenox Ave to Saint Nick
Referring to the stretch of Lenox Avenue towards Saint Nicholas Avenue
Never seen St Nick
Never actually witnessed Santa Claus
Just niggas selling the same nicks, the same bricks
People in the neighborhood involved in illegal activities, selling drugs and bricks
Same hustlers running up the broadway
The same individuals engaging in their hustling and running up and down Broadway
That's where the snow's at, taste it, foreplay
Indicating that the true winter experience can be found on Broadway and playfully suggesting tasting the snow
No turkey or greens, just Jimbo's
Not having traditional holiday meals, but instead having food from a local establishment named Jimbo's
Christmas lights in project windows
Seeing festive Christmas lights in the windows of apartment buildings
Shouts to the coldest on my barometer
Giving recognition to the coolest and most influential individuals in his life
Berkman, Shapiro, Kalina, Hanukkah (My lawyers)
Naming his Jewish lawyers as a reference to Hanukkah
All the flashin' lights up on a tree
Referring to the sparkling lights on a Christmas tree
The house lit up ni-ice
The house is creatively and impressively illuminated
Wit' your family's where you wanna be
The ideal place to be during Christmas is with your family
Here on Christmas night
Being present and celebrating on Christmas evening
When you wake up and you see the gifts
Upon waking up and discovering the presents
Don't that make you feel goo-ood?
Doesn't that bring about a feeling of joy and contentment?
So since we all snowed in in Harlem
As everyone is trapped indoors due to heavy snowfall in Harlem
Let's have Christmas in the hoo-hood
Let's celebrate Christmas within the neighborhood
All of the flashin' lights
The multitude of sparkling lights
Yeah, when they shine so bright
When these lights are brilliantly shining
Always for you and me
These lights are always meant for you and me
Baby, you're Christmas Eve
Addressing a loved one as the embodiment of Christmas Eve
If you like what you see
If you appreciate what you are witnessing
Won't you come sit on my knee?
Inviting someone to sit on his lap
Tell me everything that you want
Encouraging someone to share their desires and wishes
'Cause, baby, I'm your Santa Claus
Portraying himself as the person who can fulfill all their wishes, like Santa Claus
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marvin Gaye, Shuggie Otis, Chauncey Hollis, Cydel Charles Young, Kanye Omari West
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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00:00 Intro
00:07 BIGGER BAG feat. Adele Givens & JAY-Z
02:14 SWITZERLAND feat. Otis Redding
04:15 YETI feat. Paul McCartney & Nicki MInaj
05:52 CHRISTMAS IN PARIS feat. Lil Nas X, JAY-Z & Gene Autry
09:27 YEEZY WORKSHOP
11:18 CHIPMUNK SOUL SKIT (bonus track) feat. Alvin & The Chipmunks
12:12 WHAT IS SANTA BRINGING? (bonus track)
13:32 COZY & WARM (bonus track) feat. Marvin Gaye & Kid Cudi
15:11 SLEIGH YOU WILL (bonus track) feat. Frank Sinatra
16:47 BLUE CHRISTMAS IN HARLEM feat. Elvis Presley, Teyana Taylor & Cyhi the Prynce
@toastydigital
Instrumentals for this project, bonus tracks, and downloads for all of my mixes are available at patreon.com/toastydigital.
Happy holidays everyone 🍞🎅🏽
@chillvgm
BRRROOO i fucking love this tape!! 😭 Throwback to working thru the pandemic, i convinced back of house to play this around the holidays. "maybe we can make it to Christmas" had a way different meaning, it gave me hope during a hope drought (plus it just BANGS)
@soundsofspacecity
I was a store manager at Pacsun and I would play this on the store’s speakers lol no fucks given
@Johndavid1451
@@soundsofspacecity Absolute legend of a store manager.
@ASOUE
DUUUUUDEEE I used to the SAME thing. Did you live my life? I love this mixtape soooo much
@Dedeptikonbmx2023
Another resident kitchen bitch. The original has been in my back of the house Christmas playlist since it dropped. I’m definitely bumping this tomorrow. Thank you again Toasty
@quackl
Genuinely one of the greatest mashup mixtapes I've ever had the pleasure of listening to
@electrotron2559
WE MAKIN IT OUT OF SANTAS WORKSHOP WITH THIS ONE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@cyborgninjaforce
my short friend couldnt make it
@angeelkitty
WE MAKIN IT OUT OF PARIS WITH THIS ONE 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️