Celebrate The Holidays With Coko: SWV Member Unleashes Holiday CD
By Njai Joszor |
Posted on 10/04/08 | Filed Under: R&B News, Coko
Coko Clemons, known as the lead singer of 90's R&B sensation SWV is set to celebrate the Holiday season with her latest release, A Coko Christmas.
Featuring 14 special guests including American Idol Alum George Huff, David Caton, Lady Tibba and Sir Jalen, "A Coko Christmas" follows the singer's Grammy nominated gospel debut, Grateful, released in 2006.
Serving as a segway for her soon-to-come second studio album, "A Coko Christmas" is set to hit stores Oct. 14.
For those who have followed Coko through her career they will
rediscover SWV-inked Christmas tunes “Oh Holy Night,” “This Christmas,”
and “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) from their
1997 release of A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS.
Coko also reached back to her first gospel album to share holiday
inspired tracks “Holy” and “Grateful”. The title track offers an
R&B influenced beat with a spiritual overlay while “Holy”
highlights her silky voice laced over such a powerful and majestic
tune. Both share in universal appeal and translate gracefully during
the Christmas and holiday season.
Some new tinsel is sprinkled onto the project, presenting original
and remixed Christmas songs produced by David Caton.
Starting the album
off is the jazzy standard and single “We Thank You” which features Deon
Kipping; American Idol finalist, George Huff, joins for an appearance
on “Give Love On Christmas Day”; “The Greatest” is the up-tempo,
techno-pop dance tune; however, the most memorable track on the album
would undoubtedly be “Silent Night” where Coko is joined by her mother
and gospel singer, Lady Tibba and youngest son, Sir Jalen. Just as the
song ends Coko asks “Jalen can you sing this for mommy” and as the five
year old sings “Silent Night, Holy Night” the awe inspiring moment
showcases three generations of musical talent.
Coko Clemons, known as the lead singer of 90's R&B sensation SWV is set to celebrate the Holiday season with her latest release, A Coko Christmas.
