A Dipset X-Mas
Jim Jones · 2006
41 min · 10 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop
A festive blend of gritty street narratives infused with holiday cheer and playful banter.
Why this album works
This album stands out as a distinctive entry in hip-hop's holiday music landscape, offering a fresh take on Christmas classics through a gangsta rap lens. Its novelty garnered attention within the genre, leading to subsequent attempts by other artists to create similar themed projects.
- Best for
- festive party atmosphere with friends playful banter for lighthearted vibes steady pacing for holiday gatherings
- Context
- Released in early 2006, 'A Dipset X-Mas' marked Jim Jones' transition into the holiday-themed album realm following his successful solo debut, 'On My Way to Church,' in 2004. At this point, Jones was solidifying his place within the Dipset collective while experimenting with thematic projects that showcased his unique style and charisma.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Drake· Beyoncé· Miley Cyrus· LL Cool J· Jennifer Lopez· Lana Del Rey· Mariah Carey
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dipset X-Mas Time Standout 4:01
- 2 Have a Happy Christmas 4:10
- 3 Wish List 3:15
- 4 Ballin' on Xmas Standout 3:35
- 5 If Everyday was Xmas Standout 4:59
- 6 We Get Money 4:35
- 7 Too High 4:22
- 8 City Boys 4:13
- 9 We Fly High (remix) 4:26
- 10 Letter to the Game 3:43
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