As the holiday season approaches, music becomes an essential ingredient for creating the perfect festive atmosphere. Edge 105 FM’s renowned Burgerman has curated an exclusive selection of Christmas tracks designed to evoke nostalgia, spread joy, and amplify Christmas spirit across households.
The playlist opens with Chronixx’s poignant ‘Santa Claus (Do You Ever Come to the Ghetto?)’, a modern reinterpretation of Carlene Davis and Trinity’s cultural classic that delivers soulful reflection during the holidays. Chris Brown’s smooth R&B rendition of ‘This Christmas’ provides instant ambiance enhancement for tree decorating ceremonies or Christmas morning activities.
Stevie Wonder’s timeless ‘Christmas Time’ radiates pure joy with its uplifting melodies, while Jackson 5’s ‘Give Love On Christmas Day’ features young Michael Jackson’s vocals reminding listeners of the season’s core message about love and generosity. No contemporary Christmas compilation would be complete without Mariah Carey’s iconic anthem ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’, which has become synonymous with holiday season commencement.
The selection also includes socially conscious contributions from the 2016 Crime Free Christmas Project. Tarrus Riley’s ‘Crime Free Christmas’ promotes peace and unity through smooth vocal delivery, while Busy Signal injects dancehall energy into the traditional ’12 Days of Christmas’ with distinctive Jamaican flair.
Rounding out the playlist are Carla Thomas’s soulful throwback ‘Gee Whiz, It’s Christmas’ for cozy evenings and Boney M’s ‘When A Child Is Born’, a Caribbean household staple that signals the true beginning of seasonal celebrations.