The festive season is here, and what’s Christmas without a little holiday cheer accompanied by gifts and some spirited carols?
Now Accra, has curated videos from Full Circl. Africa’s Jingle Beats Live, where hit songs from Ghana are remixed and performed live with classic Western Christmas carols to evoke the Christmas spirit in all of us.
Lasmid – Friday Night , Bad Boy & Jingle Bells
Lasmid steps up with his “Friday Night” and “Bad Boy” singles, perfectly blending them with a modern rendition of James Lord Pierpont’s “Jingle Bells” chorus (“One Horse Open Sleigh”) to bring the Christmas party straight to your door through your speakers. He is soulful with the vocals, surgical with his timing and outstanding with the delivery.
Kidi- Touch It , Likor & Little Drummer Boy
The ‘Gyal Dem Sugar’ brings sugar and ice to cool the nerves with a heated rendition of his popular hits “Touch It” and “Likor,” while the backing vocals hum Katherine Kennicott Davis’ “Little Drummer Boy” chorus. The band synchronizes perfectly with Kidi’s cue, masterfully matching the “pa-rum-pum-pum-pum” refrain, truly showcasing why this classic Christmas carol is aptly called the “carol of the drum.”
Ayisi- Grind, Antiso & Feliz Navidad
With a voice so smooth and pitch-perfect that you could almost see the tone, Ayisi proves why he is a vocal champion. He starts off with a soulful rendition of the bilingual Christmas classic “Feliz Navidad,” composed by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano. He then ignites the stage with Vision DJ’s “Grind” and climaxes with his popular hit “Antiso.”
Cina Soul Waiting, Feelings & Hallelujah
Cina Soul shines brightly with beauty and poise as the only woman in the squad, delivering a captivating rendition of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”. Although not a traditional Christmas carol, her soulful performance elevates the song to new heights, making it a seamless fit for the festive session. Cina Soul takes you to church, teaches you about waiting on love, and tenderly caters to your feelings with her voice.
KelvynBoy- Down Flat, Vero & Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
KelvynBoy goes low pitch with the 1944 Christmas classic, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” then grabs you by the ears with the grooves of his infectious Afrobeat hits “Downflat” and “Vero”, a perfect mix befitting the singer if you ask me.