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10 Facts About Run-DMC’s "Christmas In Hollis" - Mental Floss

It took a little convincing, but in 1987—fresh off their smash hit album 'Raising Hell'—Run-DMC agreed to record a holiday song for the star-studded charity album 'A Very Special Christmas.' ... read more

Rev Run: The Story Behind "Christmas In Hollis" - AllHipHop

But by far, Hip-Hop’s most popular Christmas record is “Christmas in Hollis” a 1987 hit for world famous rap group Run-DMC. The group, now members of The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, is known ... read more

Greatest Rock & Roll Christmas Songs, Holiday Songs - Rolling Stone

They’re mostly right, but every once in a while a Christmas miracle happens — and a great holiday song gets produced. Some of the best examples come from 1963’s Phil Spector’s Christmas Album. read more

Exclusive | Rev Run was high when he wrote 'Christmas in Hollis' - Page Six

Rev Run of Run-DMC was eating breakfast and getting high when he wrote the legendary festive rap “Christmas in Hollis.” He told us of the 30-year-old track, “I was in my new house that I ... read more

Run-D.M.C.’s ‘Christmas In Hollis’ at 30 - Billboard

To this day A Very Special Christmas remains one of the best-selling holiday albums on the market, thanks in part to the album’s sole original track: Run-D.M.C.’s “Christmas in Hollis ... read more

Why Run-DMC didn’t want to make ‘Christmas in Hollis’ - New York Post

Joseph “Run” Simmons’ verse centers on spotting Santa Claus in Hollis, while DMC captures his own childhood Christmases, with his mom “cooking chicken and collard greens” at home. read more

Rev Run Reflects on His Legendary Career, ‘Christmas in Hollis’ and Why He Loves Bruno Mars - The Wrap

Though Rev. Run first boasted of this back in 1985 on the title track to Run-DMC’s “King of Rock” album, he continues to be an iconic presence in hip-hop music and an enduring TV personality. read more

Readers' Poll: The Best Christmas Songs of All Time - Rolling Stone

In the mid-1980s, Run-DMC could do no wrong. They were the Kings of Rap, the Kings of Rock and even the Kings of Christmas. This song was released on the 1987 A Very Special Christmas compilation ... read more

Best Christmas songs of all time: These will have you rockin’ around the Christmas tree - WNCT

Best Christmas songs of all ... “Christmas in Hollis ... modern holiday bop written and performed by Run DMC, this song features a rap mashup mix over samples of “Frosty the Snowman,” “Joy ... read more

Best Christmas songs of all time: 30 favorites for your holiday playlist

Kurtis Blow 'Christmas Rappin'' (1979) Before Run-D.M.C. gave us "Christmas in Hollis," Kurtis Blow was busy making Christmas safe for hip-hop, dismissing a reading of "Twas the Night Before ... read more

Best Christmas music: The 10 best songs of all time, ranked - For The Win

8. All I Want For Christmas Is You - Kelly Clarkson. No, not the one you're thinking of. We'll get there, trust me. Kelly Clarkson absolutely slays this cover of Vince Vance & The Valiants's 1989 ... read more