Christmas Time, Africa Incorporated provides Holiday Soul Into Hip Hop Energy!

Freedom Thursday celebrated the holidays with a blend of genres, starting with warm jazz blues and soul, featuring artists like Ramsey Lewis and Ella Fitzgerald. The show progressed to R&B and hip hop, incorporating Kanye West and Mariah Carey, maintaining a festive spirit while showcasing musical diversity and balance throughout its runtime.

ChuckDiesal

December 25, 2025

1–2 minutes

Africa Incorporated landed right in the spirit of the holidays with a carefully paced journey across genres and moods. The first hour leaned into warmth and reflection, opening with jazz blues and soul selections that carried the feeling of togetherness and late night comfort. Ramsey Lewis Gregory Porter Ella Fitzgerald Robert Glasper and Faith Evans set a smooth foundation that felt intentional and timeless.

As the show unfolded the energy gradually shifted. R and B holiday favorites blended into contemporary sounds before sliding into hip hop territory. Kanye West Chance the Rapper Jeremih Cookin Soul and Mariah Carey added edge and nostalgia without losing the seasonal feel. The second hour brought more bounce and rhythm while keeping the heart of the holidays intact.

This Africa Incorporated was about balance. Smooth into energetic. Reflective into expressive. A reminder that the holidays can hold soul jazz hip hop and everything in between without losing their meaning.

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A Chicago Native, I grew up on the North Side in Chicago’s iconic Lincoln Park. Empowered with a host of diverse experiences that I expressed through my work, I began climbing the corporate ladder through sales and quickly learned my passion for marketing would evolve into my own consulting, event planning, & catering business!! I love Traveling, especially if it’s outside of the U.S. Bike Riding, video games, music, and all new technology, YES I’m a gadget boy! I write from my sight and my experiences!!