| Top 10 Contemporary R&B/Soul Christmas/Holiday Albums |
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 If you're looking for contemporary R&B/Soul albums for Christmas and the holidays, look no further.
Here is a list of 10 R&B/Soul classic
Christmas and Holiday albums that either offer original material or are immaculately performed by contemporary artists. Many are perfect for whatever holiday you observe. So whether you're looking to build a holiday
collection from scratch or are looking to discover something new, enjoy
this list. Happy holidays! 
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This must-have CD features seven original songs created by Vandross as well as his reverent
rendition of "O Come All Ye Faithful." Other highlights include the
Motown-inspired "I Listen To The Bells" featuring the legendary Cissy
Houston. Easily one of the best Christmas albums around, this ranks in
timelessness with Nat King Cole's album. Purchase
This spectacular set sees the sexy, smoky-toned Braxton co-writing seven original tunes with Keri "Mint Condition" Lewis, sister Tamar, David Foster, and Kenny "Baby Face" Edmonds as well as covering a few contemporary favorites. The result's an uniquely original album that is great for the holidays and all year-round. Check "Christmas In Jamaica" featuring Shaggy for a little island flavor. Cop. Purchase
Instead of rehashing the old favorites, (which they could easily swing for the entire go-round) the Philly legends penn new classics with help from Brian McKnight. With the exception of an accapella version of "Silent Night," this 1993 set is totally original, as well as heartfelt and destined to be a classic holiday album. Cop. Purchase
The multi-facted actor/singer shines on this release! Original material and jazzy renditions of holiday favorites includes a duet with Brian McKnight (Joy To The World), a dedication to then-husband Rick Fox, and much more. Purchase
Guaranteed
to satisfy die-hards and create fans where there were none, this
collection of classic Christmas tunes finds Mariah Carey offering some
of her best work. Tight production, instrumentation and background
vocals from the Price sisters are also higlights on the set, where an
awe-inspiring version of "O Holy Night" just might put tears in your
eyes. Purchase
All but three of the songs on this
1990 release are originals written specifically for this Labelle project. The
musical legend renders Donny Hathaway's classic "This Christmas," as
well as a thrilling "O Holy Night." Purchase
McKnight's Christmas offering includes family members, as well as Boyz II Men for the sweet "Let It Snow '98", and members of Take 6 and Dave Koz. McKnight's rendition of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" sounds so much like Nat King Cole you might check the CD cover twice. Purchase
This is the first Christmas album from whom some call the queen of modern R&B-influenced gospel. Selections feature her crystal clear voice ringing on holiday classics. Purchase
This
2003 release sees a Whitney Houston who's gone through many a trial and tribulation singing her heart, and what is left of her voice, out. While not the technically pristine Whitney of old, the singer's inspirational Christmas release restores hope for better things to come. Purchase
Described as an instant holiday favorite, this 1988 set was one of the most sought after Christmas albums due to the fact of its being out of print for years. Now remastered, the album includes five songs penned by Jam & Lewis, standards and Danny Hathaway's classic 'This Christmas'. Purchase
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