Hip-hop and rap Christmas songs are an alternative to traditional Christmas music. Many rappers and hip-hop stars have dabbled in Christmas themed rap songs. Song topic and tone will vary, depending on the artist who recorded the song.http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=christmas+rap&x=0&y=0
The topics covered in Christmas rap and hip-hop music can vary significantly in spite of their general holiday theme. Lyrics may include lines about stealing Christmas trees, teasing Santa Claus, going holiday shopping while inebriated, flying on private jets, having intimate relations with women and receiving millions of dollars in donations from Santa.http://www.mademan.com/mm/10-christmas-rap-lyrics.html A variety of Christmas characters are also referenced in addition to Santa including The Grinch and Frosty the Snowman.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2Q2csuodko
Hip Hop and Rap Christmas Song Availability
Christmas rap and hip hop tunes are available for purchase online as well as in stores. Websites including Amazon and iTunes have a variety of titles available.http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/white-christmas-rap-single/id408088283 http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=christmas+rap&x=0&y=0 Some of the songs that can be purchased include Christmas In Hollis by Run DMC, The Rap Before Christmas by Mike Lorenz and Christmas Rappin' by Kurtis Blow.http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=christmas+rap&x=0&y=0
Hip Hop and Rap Christmas Songs
An informational clip produced by Mahalo.com covers the hip hop and rap Christmas music that is available online. There are a variety of tunes available, with the content differing in tone, depending on the artist. According to the information given here, individual tracks can be purchased online, but entire Christmas rap albums featuring a variety of artists are also available.
Christmas Music, Carols, and Songs
Information is given about Christmas music, carols and songs. Classics such as "Frosty the Snowman", "Merry Christmas Baby" and others are discussed in this Christmas music guide.
Spanish Christian Music
Various options are covered for Spanish language music during the Christmas season. Discussed are well known classics such as "Feliz Navidad" and also the large variety of English songs, which are translated into Spanish. There is plenty of interest for all the family in this video, which is part of a wide range of Christmas and music related videos, which are published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
White Christmas Lyrics
Guitarist and Singer, Julie Meyers sings the classic Christmas song "White Christmas". Insight into all of the lyrics for this famous song are given in just one minute and 52 seconds. This video is part of a wider range of Christmas and music videos which are available on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Lyrics
Mahalo guitarist Julie Meyers teaches the lyrics to "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", a traditional holiday carol. Lyrics are available on the video to allow viewers to sing along with Ms Meyers.
How to Play Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer on Guitar
Jen Trani gets in the Christmas Spirit by teaching viewers how to play the Christmas song, Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer on Guitar. This video is part of a series of learn how to play Christmas songs on Guitar published on the Mahalo channel of YouTube.
How to Play the Chipmunk Song Christmas Don't be Late on Guitar
Jen Trani celebrates Christmas with both voice and guitar in this video. She teaches listeners how to play the challenging chords of the Christmas Song from the Chipmunks. This video is part of a series of learn how to play Christmas songs on Guitar published on the Mahalo channel of YouTube.
How to Play Frosty The Snowman on Guitar
Frosty the Snowman is a well known Christmas songs and in this Mahalo.com video, Guitarist and Vocalist Jen Trani teachers viewers how to play the song. This video is part of a series of learn how to play Christmas songs on Guitar published on the Mahalo channel of YouTube.
How to Play Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas on Guitar
"Have yourself a Merry little Christmas" is a favorite of many at Christmas time. Now viewers can learn how to play this on Guitar, all the chords are shown. Jen Trani walks viewers through this skill so you can play this to friends and family this Christmas. This video is part of a series of learn how to play Christmas songs on Guitar published on the Mahalo channel of YouTube.
How to Play White Christmas on Guitar
Jen Trani returns for another Mahalo.com video, this time she teaches viewers how to play the Christmas classic, "White Christmas". Watch the video to learn all the Guitar chords and everything you will need to master this song. This video is part of a series of learn how to play Christmas songs on Guitar published on the Mahalo channel of YouTube.
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Meet Our Experts
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Jen Trani
Meet Jen, one of Mahalo's guitar experts. Born and raised in Denver, Jen Trani has been playing guitar in all styles since the age of 13. Having earned her bachelor's degree in music performance from the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, Trani teaches guitar and plays lead with several bands. She also appeared in the Shirelles-inspired '60s musical ''Baby It's You,'' ''The Price Is Right,'' and is the composer for an online series of video shorts.
Fast Facts
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Run DMC
"Christmas in Hollis" (1987)
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Kurtis Blow
"Christmas Rap" (1979)
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''Christmas on Death Row''
Album released in 1996; features songs from Danny Boy, The Dogg Pound and Nate Dogg
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Jim Jones
A Dipset Xmas (2006)
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Cypress Hill
Released rap version of "The Night Before Christmas" in 2001
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Westside Connection
"It's The Holidaze", featured on the soundtrack for Friday After Next in 2002
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De La Soul
"Millie Pulled a Pistol on Santa" (1991)
