Critically Acclaimed, Award-Winning Artist Rehya Stevens Delivers Her Second Christmas Album, ‘Tis the Season on November 12th

LOS ANGELES, CA (November 2, 2021) - Following the success of her all-original 2018 Christmas album Celebrate, her upcoming album 'Tis the Season embraces more of the unbridled fun displayed in her most popular seasonal song, “Jingle Jangle,” which secured seven placements in various feature films and tv shows including Noelle (Disney +), The War with Grandpa, Black Christmas, Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen (Hallmark) and more. “If Celebrate is the album you enjoy with a glass of wine by the fire, 'Tis the Season is the album you play in the morning over a cup of coffee while baking cookies, wrapping gifts - and the whole family is hanging out together with bed-hair,” says Rehya. The powerhouse singer-songwriter calls it her 'romancing the madness of the holiday season' album. “It’s sheer joy and celebration,” she says.

'Tis the Season slips eight all-new, original Christmas songs under the tree along with 3 covers of beloved classics.

Compared to Rudolph's bright-red nose, "The Old Red Sleigh" is blinding; the track is decorated with a bouncy western rhythm section, barbershop-style vocal arrangements and gritty hollow-body guitars by Gene Siegel. "Marry Me for Christmas" harkens back to the Brill Building era of Carole King/Gerry Goffin with a modern twist; the girl proposes to the guy while singing, "You're looking so tight, Mr. Right - like the star of a movie show / And I'm all dressed up in white / tonight, there's no better place to go." "Christmas is Coming Soon" features lush chamber orchestration with lyrics that seemingly fuse the stylings of "The 12 Days of Christmas" meets a festive ole' Irish drinking song. The 60’s inspired "Santa, Won’t you Hurry" blazes in the spirit of the love-sick holiday hits "All I Want for Christmas is You" (Mariah Carey) and "Baby, Please Come Home" (Darlene Love), while "Wonderland of Winter" nestles in blissful poetry as an ode to winter’s wonders with a gentle harp, lush strings and a kid’s choir to chase away your bah-humbug blues. Stevens welcomes a stellar cast of collaborators on this new collection with Grammy-nominated producer/co-writer Tom Keane (Chaka Khan, Chicago, Barbra Striesand, Nathan East, Mack Keane), Jon Kubis (DWTS, Showtime at the Apollo, Quincy Jones, Dolly Parton), Michael NOMAD Ripoll (Tommy Sims, Walter Afanasieff, Stevie Wonder, Josh Groban) and Gardner Cole (Madonna, Amy Grant). With the title track already gracing the screen in Noelle (Disney +), and Victoria’s Secret 2020 in-app holiday ad, 'Tis the Season is jingling merrily down the lane for all to enjoy this Christmas and many more to come.

Purchase and Stream 'Tis the Season on all major streaming platforms on November 12th

An all-new original Christmas album that harkens back to the treasured classics of yesteryear. Compelling vocals, poignant lyrics, elegant melodies and lush orchestrations provide a meaningful soundtrack to enrich your celebrations for years to come. Leave your name at checkout, and Rehya will personalize and sign your CD!

Album Bio

On June 13th 2013, Rehya released a 13 song album called “Vintage Love,” that delivers the gospel of her heart. With artistic maturity, Vintage Love elegantly sweeps through the genres of Pop-R&B, Dance-Pop and Neo-Soul, with Gospel influences threaded throughout. The production is steeped in soundscapes reminiscent of Quincy Jones and the era of Sophista-Pop, (which birthed timeless classics from Lisa Stansfield, Sade, Simply Red, and Swing Out Sister) while delivering effortless pop hooks and powerful dance anthems that get you out of your seat.

“My wish for Vintage Love is that it moves people to dance, think, laugh, cry, and want to make love. I hope men will be inspired to romance their women more, and demonstrate genuine respect. To women, deep respect is so sexy. We have a hard time cherishing ourselves, so when we receive it from a man, our psyche heals in a profound way." - Rehya Stevens

Producers

Vintage Love is Produced (primarily) by Alex Teamer (Colby O' Donis, Akon, Quincy Jones), with additional tracks by C Minor (The Jackie Boyz, Candice Glover, Kylie Minogue), Austrian producer Sam Vahdat, and Duane Neillson (Composer for Diamond Mine Productions; Dr. Phil, Rachel Ray, Everybody Hates Chris).

Musicians

Vintage Love features an impressive cast of some of LA's finest musicians. The title track features guitarist Michael Ripoll (Babyface, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Barbara Streisand, Aretha Franklin). The contemplative "A Little Bit Of Rain," is graced by the impeccable tones and textures of guitarist Gene Black (Joe Cocker, Tina Turner, Elton John), the effortless mastery of drummer Dave Hooper (Herbie Hancock, George Duke, Marcus Miller, Lee Ritenour), and co-writer/bassist, Larry Antonino (Shelby Lynn, Ronnie Laws, Barry Manilow). Bearing a tinge of country-soul, "Never Give Up" showcases the rhythm section of the late Joe Cocker (Gene Black/Guitars, Oneida James- Rebeccu/Bass, and Nick Milo/Keys).