Chance The Rapper and Jeremih blessed the culture with a new gift on Christmas Day, while others in the genre capitalized on the most lucrative time of the year. The holidays have always been recognized as a quarter with the best sales percentages, as consumers purchase music to gift to others. You also have the classic products, such as “All I Want For Christmas” and “Jingle Bells,” deliver their usual surge of streams right now.
Both a-listers and emerging acts take advantage of the holiday season to grow their popularity. This year is no different from the past, except, of course, the new faces. It’s a time for giving, right?
After a helluva return in 2025, Chano keeps his holiday tradition going with Jeremih. Then, you have a lot of new artists, such as Star2, Dayymein, and Boss Loc rose to close out 2025, while DaBaby and other rap superstars aid in the introductions. Wasting no time at all, here’s all the music you might have missed this week.
Chance The Rapper & Jeremih Are “Secret Santa” Once Again For Christmas
The longtime collaborators return for their annual tradition of spreading holiday cheer in Chicago with the latest installment in their Christmas mixtape series. Taking it back to Soundcloud, where it is only available, the duo continues to provide fans with that signature Chi sound over catchy tracks about the meaning of the holidays. Chano’s return in 2025 has been nothing short of amazing, with the latest mixtape being the best gift yet.
Star2 Shares His “Lessons” With The Streets
The crossover artist speaks to himself in the latest album. In it, he confronts past mistakes with raw honesty and hard-earned confidence, inviting listeners into a journey from distraction to purpose, from instant highs to long-term vision. “As you get older you learn to focus and prioritize and to sacrifice,” he said in a press release. “You learn to love yourself first and stop chasing love and stop chasing people who are not for you. I would tell my younger self, ‘Never give up on your dreams. Stop chasing: love, people, quick money. Instead, chase your dreams and your best life.’ Finally, love is a process. Sometimes we have to move on. Sometimes love comes later. Life teaches us to be patient. Which is possibly the biggest lesson of all.”
Boss Loc Says The Love For “Munch Crunch” Is Irresistible
Addressing toxic relationships, the East St. Louis artist examines the intensity of an unstable relationship by comparing its highs and lows to the rush and consequences of a dangerous habit. Through this framing, the song highlights how certain connections can feel compelling despite clear warning signs. The production features heavy bass and atmospheric melodies that support the narrative, giving him space to reflect on choices, patterns, and the internal pull that keeps someone returning to a relationship that is difficult to leave behind.
Swifstyle Sits Down For Some Good Ol’ Fashion “Sex Therapy”
As one of R&B’s most inventive new acts, the latest single delivers a lustful experience that has been missing in the genre in recent years. It follows a risqué narrative in which the artist takes on the role of a therapist navigating an intimate session with a female patient, where professional boundaries flirt with temptation. The track highlights his ability to balance narrative depth, club-ready energy, and bold thematic choices, blending humor, sensuality, and tension into a record that resonates with modern R&B audiences while honoring the foundational artists who inspired him.
Dayymein Proves Why He’s The Hottest New Rap Star Coming Out Of New York In “22”
Craving out his own lane to the top of NY hip-hop right now, the latest release is about making a statement. Songs “Van Cleef Chaser” and “2017” have already become album standouts, with both quickly amassing millions of streams. Other songs like “Let Go” show a more reflective side, tapping into emotion and real-life experiences, while Stay Awake brings urgency and late-night energy that mirrors the grind behind the scenes. Each track adds another layer to the story, making the full body of work worth sitting with from start to finish.
Star Bandz Steps Out With Chance The Rapper In The Chi-Town Cold Just To “Touch The Ground”
The 17-year-old emerging star links with the city’s biggest star for a must-hear collaboration that is a hometown anthem that feels both inevitable and electric. Since Lollapalooza, the up-and-coming rap star has built tremendous momentum with hits like “DIE,” “Naw Yeah Fr,” “2 Gravy.” However, the latest single, may be her career-defining moment.
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