Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Kenyon Dixon is feeling the love this holiday season, recruiting Jade Novah for his new single, “Here (For Christmas)” – the follow up to his critically-acclaimed deluxe release for Closer.
“Here (For Christmas)” finds Kenyon reuniting with Jade over an R&B-tinged instrumental for some quality time, caroling and cuddling. The song arrives just in time for the season of giving. And as evidenced by the duo’s undeniable synergy, the best present is to be present – here, or wherever your heart desires.
On the new track, Kenyon explains: “‘Here’ is already a fan favorite on Closer/Closer (Deluxe), so I knew any modification to it had to be perfect. With this urgency for nearness and quality time already being a theme in the record, I knew exactly who to call to make this song even more special.”
Kenyon, who just wrapped a nine-day international tour last month in support of Closer (his sixth studio album in the last eight years), is a torchbearer of the R&B movement. Similarly, Jade Novah (Missy Elliott, Rihanna, Demi Lovato) is just as impassioned in her efforts, composing heart-on-sleeve lyrics that speak to love, intimacy and everything in between.
Previously, the pair joined forces on “Rollercoaster” – a tantalizing, melodic score from Jade’s newest EP, Moon in Pisces. And now, they have come together for a very R&B Christmas, fully embracing the idea of love through fireside conversations and meaningful moments under the mistletoe. “I’ve been wanting to release an original holiday song for years, so I was excited when my friend [Kenyon] asked me to reimagine ‘Here’ with him as a Christmas song,” Jade shares on the collaboration.
Since his inception in music, Kenyon Dixon has developed a reputation for crafting songs that have earwormed their way into the hearts of fans around the world, allowing the R&B sensation to fully embrace the wondrousness of love one track at a time.
