A Christmas of Love (CD - 2007)

Personnel: Keith Sweat (vocals); Nicole Ingram, Chris "F.L.O." Conner (vocals); Wirlie Morris (various instruments, synthesizer, drum programming); Carl "Chip" Days, David Brown , Tony (background vocals).

As one of the pioneers of the New Jack Swing movement in the 1980s, Keith Sweat knows something about contemporary R&B, and his smooth, loverman sound, with just a touch of light hip-hop flavor, is all over CHRISTMAS OF LOVE, his 2007 holiday release. With the exception of "The Christmas Song," Sweat steers clear of traditional material, opting instead for narratives of romantic love placed in a holiday context such as "Be Your Santa Claus" and "Under the Tree." Sweat's singing sounds as good as it did in the '80s, and this disc should provide a soundtrack for lovers looking to generate a Yuletide spark. minimize