By: Staff
GloRilla Spreads Holiday Cheer with Kehlani on Festive New Single “Xmas Time”
GRAMMY-nominated powerhouse GloRilla (CMG/Interscope Records) brings the season alive with the release of “Xmas Time,” a dynamic collaboration with the soulful Kehlani. Directed by the visionary duo Maxx and Madison, this celebratory performance bursts with holiday magic as Kehlani’s heartfelt hook weaves a message of unity and joy. Meanwhile, GloRilla’s lively verses, brimming with gratitude and wit, radiate under a dazzling cascade of snow.
“Happy Holidays to you and all your kinfolk / And happy holidays to those who couldn’t make it / Flew to the North Pole just to snatch these bracelets / I got ice for ages, hope your Christmas feels the greatest,” GloRilla raps, blending humor with warmth. Midway through the song, an electrifying beat shift takes center stage, allowing her commanding delivery to shine. “Certified trick, I get it from my dad,” she declares, once again proving her unmatched versatility.
This month, Billboard crowned GloRilla the Hottest Female Rapper of 2024, a prestigious accolade that caps an extraordinary year. She also earned the title of AP’s Breakthrough Artist of 2024, cementing her meteoric rise. Her debut album GLORIOUS stormed the charts, debuting at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, with the biggest first-week sales for a female rapper this year. Tracks like “Yeah Glo!,” “TGIF,” and “Wanna Be” featuring Megan Thee Stallion have solidified her place in rap’s upper echelon, while collaborations like “WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME” featuring Sexyy Redd and Tyler, The Creator’s “Sticky” have showcased her broad appeal.
In 2024 alone, GloRilla snagged two GRAMMY nominations for her double platinum anthem “Yeah Glo!” in the Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance categories. She also notched her second Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 hit as a featured artist, continuing her streak of unstoppable achievements.
GLORIOUS has become a staple in year-end “Best Of” lists, earning acclaim from Rolling Stone, NPR, Billboard, Rap-Up, and UPROXX. Her smash single “TGIF” topped TIME’s list of Best Songs of 2024, while tracks like “Yeah Glo!” and “Wanna Be (Remix)” received nods from Vulture, Pitchfork, and The New York Times.
GloRilla’s star power also extends beyond music. This year, she graced Rolling Stone’s Musician on Musician cover alongside the legendary Busta Rhymes and thrilled fans with a surprise appearance at TDE’s Christmas Concert & Toy Drive.
With two groundbreaking projects under her belt this year—the chart-topping GLORIOUS and the fan-favorite Ehhthang Ehhthang—GloRilla has solidified her status as a trailblazing rap icon capable of churning out hits at an astonishing pace.
Get ready to celebrate the holidays in style—stream “Xmas Time” now and experience the magic for yourself!
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