The soundtrack to Tyler Perry's fishes out of water Christmas story, released in December 2013, contains a thoughtful mix of classic, contemporary, and brand-new Christmas music. Here's one release that compiles favorites such as
Pearl Bailey's "Five Bound Box of Money,"
James Brown's "Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto," and
the Jackson 5's "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," as well as
Boyz II Men and
Brian McKnight's "Let It Snow" and
Kem's "Doo Wop Christmas."
Kevin Ross, fresh from a deal with Motown, contributes the barely seasonal "Favorite Thing." ~ Andy Kellman