A Soulful Christmas, Volume 2

by Various Artists

A Soulful Christmas, Vol. 2: WMXD 92.3 FM Detroit Michigan collects 14 soul and urban holiday tunes, including Diana Ross & the Supremes' "My Favorite Things," Smokey Robinson & the Miracles' "Jingle Bells," Vanessa Williams' "Do You Hear What I Hear," and Boyz II Men's "Let It Snow." Instead of focusing on a particular era or sound, the compilation achieves a fairly even balance of contemporary and classic performances, mixing tracks like Marvin Gaye's "I Want to Come Home for Christmas" with Jeffrey Osborne's "Little Drummer Boy." Songs by the Four Tops, the Salsoul Orchestra, James Brown, and Johnny Gill help make this a festive and diverse mix of soulful Christmas music. ~ Heather Phares