Chance the Rapper and Jeremih Release New Holiday EP, Secret Santa
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Chance the Rapper and Jeremih have released a new five-track Christmas EP titled Secret Santa, continuing their tradition of annual holiday music.This marks the fourth official holiday release from the duo, following 2016’s Merry Christmas Lil’ Mama and its subsequent expanded editions, Merry Christmas Lil’ Mama: re-Wrapped (2017) and Merry Christmas Lil’ Mama: The Gift That Keeps on Giving (2020). The EP was released on December 24,2023,and is available for streaming on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/chancetherapper/sets/secret-santa.
A Continuing Holiday Tradition
chance the Rapper and Jeremih first collaborated on Christmas music with Merry Christmas Lil’ Mama,which quickly became a fan favorite.The project’s success led to expanded versions in subsequent years, demonstrating the artists’ commitment to creating festive music for their audience. These releases have become a hallmark of the holiday season for many listeners.
recent Projects and Touring
2023 has been a busy year for Chance the Rapper. He released his album Star Line in August https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/chance-the-rapper-star-line/ and embarked on a North American tour in the fall. Jeremih’s most recent full-length project was MihTy, a collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign released in 2018.
Critical Reception of Previous Work
Pitchfork previously reviewed Merry Christmas Lil’ Mama: Re-Wrapped https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/merry-christmas-lil-mama-re-wrapped/, offering insights into the duo’s unique approach to holiday music.While a review of Secret Santa is not yet available, the previous releases have been praised for their blend of conventional Christmas themes and contemporary R&B and hip-hop influences.
Looking Ahead
The release of Secret santa reinforces Chance the Rapper and Jeremih’s dedication to providing their fans with quality holiday entertainment. Given the success of their previous Christmas projects, it is likely they will continue this tradition in years to come, potentially expanding their holiday catalog further and solidifying their place as modern architects of Christmas music.