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Ten Genre-Bending Christmas Songs To Rock Out To

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at LUC chapter.

We all love the traditional Christmas songs that we grew up listening to, but there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holidays while still vibing out to the genres you love. Here are 10 genre-bending Christmas songs that I always love to jam to during these times.

 

1.) “Christmas In Harlem” by Kanye West

Genre: Hip Hop

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/00HMEiBMDkbNCHLJL6zqVk?si=YLXn7QekTBKBWjUmaJgANw

2.) “All I Want For Christmas Is You” (Minor Key Version) by Chase Hofelder

Genre: Alternative Rock

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7F2nNbBj3Hc0ORu1TafmQo?si=v-0gV65WREan4YIp89YftQ

3.) “I Am The Grinch (feat. Fletcher Jones)” by Tyler, The Creator

Genre: Hip Hop

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5TVQdlY5H99BSAciKixBSt?si=Xac1KSCCR1GpcuCBbrow-A

4.) “Fool’s Holiday” by All Time Low

Genre: Pop Punk

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0pKWCCFk9I84sMEoo9lYwF?si=1t-IPX1zT8S673uBfF-2-g

5.) “Santa Claus Goes Straight To The Ghetto” by Nate Dogg & Snoop Dogg

Genre: Hip Hop

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4cJannWi0zsarKSNQDMbqv?si=TvgW_xXpRMiNoNStn4hmFQ

6.) “River” by Sam Smith

Genre: Pop

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/29UQV9kjexf0TJAR0UElID?si=K5ajx90UTderQm26y3Ehsw

7.) “December” by Ariana Grande

Genre: Pop

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7zrhy9OhtcO7MdIvbbJiOa?si=mmdAYfBXSCC1Xzv9h2HLuQ

8.) “Christmas on the Road” by Sleeping With Sirens

Genre: Pop Punk

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7xFtcZF21sF6L6ePdKq2YJ?si=PiUt-I0TRgWt9n8IvLjrFg

9.) “I Won’t Be Home For Christmas” by blink-182

 

Genre: Rock

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5yxIYEuXnys1K0SwVQZRAM?si=S2-u_fJaT1Kxe4b7wUgsWg

10.) “All I Want For Christmas Is You-So So Def Remix” by Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Bow Wow

 

Genre: Contemporary R&B

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5EGVmjPN2y1s3hrPcQGqiF?si=_qNFIoxER6aZRqv03rs6tg

 

Hey everyone! I am currently a sophomore at Loyola University Chicago studying Film & Digital Media Production with minors in Photography and Spanish. I am also a member of Kappa Delta here on campus, where I serve as Historian and Social Media Chairman. I have a strong passion for music, photography, and film-especially horror. Also, GO SLYTHERIN!
Annie Kate Raglow is a fourth-year honors student at Loyola University Chicago. She is a journalism major with a music minor, and she enjoys her role as contributor for the LUC chapter of Her Campus. Annie was Campus Correspondent when the chapter re-launched at LUC. She has a passion for traveling and meeting new people, as well as advocating for social issues. Career goals (as of right now) include opportunities in investigative or documentary journalism. Music is a huge part of Annie's life, and one of her favorite pastimes is performing at local Chicago "open mic" nights. She also loves finding independent coffee shops! Annie is ambitious in pursuit of her journalism and music skills, and loves everything that Her Campus has to offer.