Pop/Review Kiesza & Sugar Jesus - Christmas Without You
Kiesza stormed onto the scene in 2014 with her impassioned hit "Hideaway,” which has since accrued over a billion streams; the accompanying one-shot video has been featured on several best-of-decade lists. Her debut studio album, Sound Of A Woman reached the top of the charts globally and sold over a million units. Top-tier musicians soon rushed to work with her, and the rising Canadian talent soon counted herself as a feature on releases from the likes of Skrillex, Diplo, Duran Duran, and Joey Bada$$, to name a few.
"Christmas Without You" by Kiesza featuring Sugar Jesus is an exhilarating, catchy pop tune that lends freshness to the world of Christmas songs. In this collabo, Sugar Jesus takes up a production task as Kiesza provides her powerful vocals so that they end up producing a spicy holiday track.
The song "Christmas Without You", starts on positive note as it is an uptempo feel. The most notable feature is actually Kiesza’s voice that adds warmth, feeling and a bit of nostalgia. Her expressive delivery gives an extra flavour to the cut that makes it relate with reality.
The sounds of Sugar Jesus’s productions are contemporary and funky but integrate easily with old-fashioned Christmas melodies. Infectious beat, jingle bells, and electronic embellishments combine in creating a vibrant and festive feeling. Contemporary pop sensibility combined with old world charm of Christmas music make up the perfect combination in this arrangement.
The title "Christmas Without You" lyrically centers around love and being together at this time of year. They also speak about missing home during this period, which is meant to be spent with loved ones. Kiesza’s deep delivery infuses emotions within the narrative thus giving rise to a song whose listeners relate with as if it is their own.
The song "Christmas Without You" has strength: it is breaking away from the stereotype holiday songs usually have. Although this is a holiday based song it has its universal appeal that surpasses the Christmas season. The song has an attractive beat and also, resonating ideas which listeners can still enjoy all through the whole year.
The collaboration between Kiesza and Sugar Jesus proves to be a winning combination, with each artist bringing their unique talents to the table. Kiesza's vocal performance is a highlight, and Sugar Jesus' production expertise elevates the song, creating a sonic tapestry that feels both contemporary and classic.
"Christmas Without You" by Kiesza featuring Sugar Jesus is a standout addition to the holiday music repertoire. Its infectious energy, heartfelt lyrics, and skillful production make it a pop-infused celebration of the season. Whether played during festive gatherings or enjoyed on a cozy winter night, this track is sure to bring a sense of joy and warmth to listeners, making it a welcome and memorable addition to the holiday music landscape.