A LaFace Family Christmas was a way for Laface records to release an album that would showcase their up-and-coming roster. This is an interesting album because it introduced the world to some artists that would go on to become major international superstars.
Track 2 features an artist that LaFace introduced that same year named Toni Braxton. Her rendition of "The Christmas Song" was my favourite until Bootsy Collins released his in 2006.
Tracks 3 and 7 feature a group that was coming off a successful debut release but was nowhere near as big until after their sophomore effort that made them the most successful girl group in history. Below is the video for track 3, TLC's "Sleigh Ride."
Track 4 features a group that I believe was just put on the record to get exposure. The song is really good but barely references Christmas. This CD is their first feature recording on LaFace as their debut album would be released the next year. They would go on to be one of the top hip hop groups of our time, with their most successful single being called genius as it's not hip hop. Go figure. Here is Outkast's first ever single, "Player's Ball."
And finally, track 8 ("This Christmas") features an artist who would also release his debut album the next year. Though this album had some success. It wasn't until his second album "My Way," that Usher became an international star.
Come back tomorrow to see who's in the top 3.
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