Merry Christmas Lil' Mama cover

Released 10 years ago

Merry Christmas Lil' Mama

Jeremih · 2016

57 min · 17 tracks · contemporary R&B

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends holiday themes with R&B, featuring strong vocal work but uneven pacing.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a spoken word intro that sets a reflective tone before transitioning into upbeat tracks.
  • Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies, with Jeremih often alternating between lead and background vocals.
  • The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a contrast to the earlier, more energetic songs.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cozy holiday vibes with friends
  • short bursts of festive cheer
  • playful tracks for seasonal gatherings
  • warm melodies for winter nights

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums
  • want serious, introspective themes

Where this album fits

Stylistic neighbors
Trey Songz· PartyNextDoor· Bryson Tiller

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Return 2:17
  • 2 All the Way 3:24
  • 3 Snowed In 4:04
  • 4 Family For 3:26
  • 5 Held It Down 3:02
  • 6 Ms. Parker 3:30
  • 7 Joy 4:09
  • 8 Let It Snow 3:24
  • 9 Stranger at the Table 2:45
  • 10 One More Cry 4:09
  • 11 Are U Live 3:40
  • 12 Who’s to Say 4:28
  • 13 I’m Your Santa 3:22
  • 14 Chi‐Town Christmas 1:57
  • 15 Big Kid Again 3:46
  • 16 Let Me Bang 1:54
  • 17 Stranger at the Table (piano version) 3:45

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