HMI Artists Share Their Favorite Holiday Songs

STORY BY: WIKIMIZIK • DEC 25TH, 2016

Nothing gets us in the spirit like holiday music. That got us wondering what jams and traditions make our artists merry. So we asked.



"Power Surge"

He needs no introduction. Your hips are definitely familiar with his grooves.

Favorite Christmas song
Nwèl La by Frap La. Not because I made it, but because I actually really enjoyed making that song and have great memories from that and shooting the video. Another song would be "Rockin Around The Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee. And of course all the Frank Sinatra classics.

Favorite holiday memory
2014. Celebrating my first Christmas with my son.

Favorite holiday tradition
Eating soup joumou on January 1st.


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