VIBE And Grungy Gentleman Present: The Staff's Top Holiday Songs

December 17, 2013 - 5:04 pm by VIBE

Ever wondered what the Editor-in-Chief of VIBE magazine listens to on the reg? Problem solved, as Jermaine Hall and Grungy Gentleman dive into a themed monthly installment discussing his musical tastes. Hall has pushed the limits of journalism, while remaining a visionary both editorially and sartorially. This content collaboration will debut with his and his staff's Holiday musical selections and will be released on both VIBE and Grungy Gentleman’s online properties. Enjoy bumping these tunes.

Editor-In-Chief Jermaine Hall's Picks:

Jackson 5 - "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town"

"No Christmas is complete without hearing young MJ belt out that hook with complete control of his vocals."

Bob Marley & The Wailers "Could You Be Loved"

"My aunt died in her 30s. Crushed our family which was fueled by her holiday spirit. She loved Bob like no other. I can see that Uprising album cover sitting on a stack of 33s in her apartment like it was yesterday."

Mariah Carey Feat Bone Thugs N Harmony "Breakdown"

"Keep the Mariah Christmas music. This record, which is completely sad, makes me happy. I revisit it often."

Drake "Headlines"

"So here's the deal. Not my favorite Drake record but it's the first rap song my son memorized. He was four I believe. I play him the clean version and he thinks he's the greatest MC alive. That will definitely be on the playlist."

New Edition- "Popcorn Love"

"Cheesy 80s record yet it's so awesome. I'll pull it up on You Tube just to see Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike and Ralph do the pop lock as a unit. "

Junior Music Editor Mikey "Fresh" Yi's Picks: Run DMC Feat Mase, Diddy, Snoop Dogg, Salt N Pepa, Onyx & Keith Murray "Santa Baby (Rap)" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Snoop Dogg "Santa Claus Goes Straight To The Ghetto" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Nas "Shoot 'Em Up" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Mariah Carey "All I Want For Christmas Is You" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Run DMC "Christmas In Hollis" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Photo Credit: www.bkmag.com

Editorial Assistant/ Online Content Producer Adelle Platon's Picks Mariah Carey - "All I Want For Christmas Is You" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] *NSYNC - "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Alvin & The Chipmunks - "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Day)" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Destiny's Child - "8 Days of Christmas" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Chris Brown - "This Christmas" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Photo Credit: www.rollingout.com

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Music Editor John Kennedy's Picks: The Temptations - "Give Love At Christmas" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Chris Brown - "This Christmas" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Boyz II Men - "Let It Snow" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Juelz Santana & Starr - "Jingle Bellz" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Kurtis Blow - "Christmas Rappin'" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Photo Credit: www.hdmusicvideos.org

Content Manager Tracey Ford's Picks: TLC - "Sleigh Ride" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Sounds of Blackness - "Soul Holidays" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Chris Brown - "This Christmas" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Boyz II Men - "Let it Snow" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Mariah Carey "All I Want for Christmas Is You" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed]

Deputy Editor Clover Hope's Picks: Chris Brown "This Christmas" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] TLC "Sleigh Ride" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Juelz Santana "Jingle Bellz" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Mariah Carey "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Neil Diamond - "Sleigh Bells Ringing" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Photo Credit: www.laineygossip.com

Social Media Manager Diarrha N'Diaye's Picks: Destiny's Child - "8 Days Of Christmas" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] *NSYNC "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Nat King Cole "The Christmas Song" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Mariah Carey "All I Want for Christmas Is You" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Whitney Houston "Do You Hear What I Hear" [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Photo Credit: www.singersroom.com

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