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Following the success of his 2018 instrumental beat tape, "A Christmas Album," this time Gazaway flips the concept on it's head by stepping up to the mic and collaborating with a stellar lineup of emcees including Dillon, Napoleon Da Legend and Awon.
"It’s Christmas Time" keeps the light-hearted and festive vibes alive, emphasizing the joy and the magical atmosphere of the holiday season.”
[Verse 1: Amerigo Gazaway]
To everybody out there, far and wide
It's A-Gizzle and I'm here to spread some holiday vibes
And you know we 'bout to spend a little quality time
Light the fire, 'cause it's 'bout to be all the way live
Dear Santa, I really need my own room
'Cause I'm sick of sharing bunkbeds with the rest of the crew
And at the end of the day I must confess it's true
The second best thing about Christmas is the leftover food
Drop the needle, and play some Nat King Cole
Ella Fitzgerald, and all them classic tracks we know
All the kids is outside playing in the snow
While Mom and Dad are bundled up under the mistletoe
See I was chillin' in the studio when what should appear
But a pimped out sleigh and eight tiny reindeer
It was Dasher, Dancer, Prancer Vixen,
Comet, Cupid, Donner, an Blitzen
It's Christmas
[Hook: Amerigo Gazaway]
It ain't hard to tell
By the twinkle in their eyes
And the smile on their faces that it's Christmas time
It ain't hard to tell
Northern lights in the winter skies
Y'all there's magic in the air because it's Christmas time
It ain't hard to tell
By the twinkle in their eyes
And the smile on their faces that it's Christmas time
It ain't hard to tell
Northern lights in the winter skies
Y'all there's magic in the air because it's Christmas time
[Verse 2: Amerigo Gazaway]
To everybody out there, far and near
It's A-Gizzle and I'm here to spread some holiday cheer
And I won't be home for Christmas but I want to be there
So put the decorations up because we gotta prepare
Dear Santa, I really need some gear
Plus you know I've done a lot of good deeds this year
Give me some new kicks and some comic book panels
Light the fire, and put the Christmas card on the mantle
Spark the candle, and hang the wreath on the door
Wrap the gifts and put 'em underneath the tree on the floor
I'm so jolly, I even took my niece to the store
It's Christmas Eve, and I got a couple beats to record
So I was, Christmas rappin' all up in the booth
When I heard something with hooves walking up on the roof
It was Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen
New Jurassic Park action figures on my wishlist
It's Christmas
[Hook: Amerigo Gazaway]
It ain't hard to tell
By the twinkle in their eyes
And the smile on their faces that it's Christmas time
It ain't hard to tell
Northern lights in the winter skies
Y'all there's magic in the air because it's Christmas time
It ain't hard to tell
By the twinkle in their eyes
And the smile on their faces that it's Christmas time
It ain't hard to tell
Northern lights in the winter skies
Y'all there's magic in the air because it's Christmas time
credits
from It's Christmas Time (Single),
released December 25, 2023
Written, performed and produced by Amerigo Gazaway
Post-production mixing and mastering by This is ART
Soul Mates Records 2023
The Inuit sister duo reimagine Christmas carols to the beat of katajjaq, traditional throat singing. The effect is beautiful and haunting. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 10, 2019