The R&B Christmas season is officially open. Charlie Wilson has shared ‘Christmas Is You’ – and believe it or not, it’s his first-ever holiday single.

It’s a family affair, too. The song includes a cameo from his granddaughter, Phebe.

Speaking about the release, he said: “after everything I’ve been through with my strokes and recovery, I’m more grateful than ever.”

More new R&B holiday music

Charlie isn’t the only one getting festive early. Rated R&B’s weekly list of new releases also includes:

• Chlöe – ‘Mrs Claus Don’t Have 2 Know’: an original holiday track where she asks to be put on Santa’s naughty list.
• Day26 – ‘All Year’: a holiday-themed song that reunites the group with producer Bryan-Michael Cox.

The same list features Ella Mai’s surprise birthday EP ‘3two’ – we covered that one here – plus B2K’s comeback album Eclipse.

Get the eggnog ready. It’s going to be a soulful December.

Source: Rated R&B