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A Different Christmas

A Different Christmas is the debut extended play by American singer-songwriter Bryson Tiller. It was released through RCA Records on November 19, 2021. The EP features guest appearances from Kiana Ledé, Justin Bieber, Poo Bear, Tayla Parx, and Tiller's daughter, Halo. It marks the first time that Tiller has worked with any of the featured artists on the EP. Production was handled by Tiller himself, Poo Bear himself, Teddy Walton, Carter Lang, J-Louis, Cool & Dre, Emoko, Nes, the Audibles, Sasha Sirota, Oliver "Junior" Frid, and Jeff "Gitty" Gitelman.[1] The project debuted and peaked at number 194 on the Billboard 200 for the chart week ending December 4, 2021. The EP was supported by one single, "Lonely Christmas", which features Justin Bieber and Poo Bear, and was released alongside a music video with the release of the EP.

A Different Christmas
EP by
Bryson Tiller
ReleasedNovember 19, 2021
Length18:20
LabelRCA
Producer
Bryson Tiller chronology
Anniversary
(2020) 		A Different Christmas
(2021) 		Bryson Tiller
(2024)
Singles from A Different Christmas
  1. "Lonely Christmas"
    Released: November 19, 2021

Background and promotion

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On November 10, 2021, Tiller announced the project. Within the post, he stated that it was inspired by fellow singers Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande and their Christmas music that they have released previously.[2] The tracklist was revealed exactly a week later, on November 17, 2021.[3] Tiller told Essence that he came up with the project when thinking about how it feels to spend Christmas alone and it is specially made for his fans who are spending the holidays by themselves.[4] It was also inspired by past events in his personal life. While creating the project, he recalled that he thought about how it feels to spend Christmas alone, which he has done that before.[5] His purpose of the EP is to let his fans know that they are not alone for Christmas even if they are spending it alone. He also wanted to be on different instrumentals than what he regularly sings on.[6] All seven tracks from the EP consist of a "combination of soul samples with his patented trap-like snares [drums]".[7] The lead and only single, "Lonely Christmas", featuring Justin Bieber and American singer-songwriter and record producer Poo Bear, was released with a music video on November 19, 2021.[8]

Track listing

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A Different Christmas track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Be Mine This Christmas"
3:23
2."Cold December Interlude"
Cool & Dre1:19
3."Presents" (featuring Kiana Ledé)
  • Ekofo
  • Nes
2:40
4."I'll Be Home For Christmas"
Tiller1:36
5."Lonely Christmas" (featuring Justin Bieber and Poo Bear)
3:50
6."Ain't a Lonely Christmas Song" (featuring Tayla Parx)
Oliver "Junior" Frid2:52
7."Winter Wonderland" (featuring Halo)
Jeff "Gitty" Gitelman2:36
Total length:18:20

Notes

Personnel

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Musicians

  • Bryson Tiller – vocals (all tracks), songwriting (tracks 1–3, 5, 6), production (track 4)
  • Teddy Walton – production (track 1), songwriting (track 1)
  • Carter Lang – production (track 1), songwriting (track 1)
  • J-Louis – production (track 1), songwriting (track 1)
  • Anthony Newley – songwriting (track 1)
  • Leslie Bricusse – songwriting (track 1)
  • Ben Lusher – songwriting (track 1)
  • Cool & Dre
    • Cool – production (track 2), songwriting (track 2), programming (track 2)
    • Dre – production (track 2), songwriting (track 2), programming (track 2)
  • Michael McCary – songwriting (track 2)
  • Shawn Stockman – songwriting (track 2)
  • Rayshon Cobbs – songwriting (track 2)
  • Kiana Ledé – vocals (track 3), songwriting (track 3)
  • Ekofo – production (track 3), songwriting (track 3)
  • Nes – production (track 3), songwriting (track 3)
  • Walter Kent – songwriting (track 4)
  • Kim Gannon – songwriting (track 4)
  • Justin Bieber – vocals (track 5), songwriting (track 5)
  • Poo Bear – vocals (track 5), songwriting (track 5), production (track 5)
  • The Audibles
    • Dominic Jordan – production (track 5), songwriting (track 5)
    • Jimmy Giannos – production (track 5), songwriting (track 5)
  • Sasha Sirota – production (track 5), songwriting (track 5)
  • Tayla Parx – vocals (track 6), songwriting (track 6)
  • Kam Parker – songwriting (track 6)
  • Oliver "Junior" Frid – production (track 6), songwriting (track 6)
  • Halo – vocals (track 7)
  • Felix Bernard – songwriting (track 7)
  • Dick Smith – songwriting (track 7)
  • Jeff "Gitty" Gitelman – production (track 7), bass (track 7), guitar (track 7), piano (track 7)
  • Cody Sommer – drums (track 7)
  • Ian Roller-Garelick – saxophone (track 7)
  • Sean Shackelford – trombone (track 7)
  • John Panos – trumpet (track 7)

Technical

  • Jaycen Joshua – mixing (all tracks), mastering (tracks 5, 6)
  • 808 Ray – miscellaneous production (track 2)
  • DJ Riggins – assistant engineering (tracks 3–7)
  • Jacob Richards – assistant engineering (tracks 3–7)
  • Mike Seaberg – assistant engineering (tracks 3–7)
  • Josh Gudwin – miscellaneous production (track 5), vocal production (track 5), recording (track 5)
  • Ben Rice – miscellaneous production (track 5)

Charts

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Chart performance for A Different Christmas
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[9] 89
US Billboard 200[10] 194
US Top R&B Albums (Billboard)[11] 20

References

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  1. ^ Marie, Erika (November 19, 2021). "Bryson Tiller Delivers "A Different Christmas" Ft. Justin Bieber, Kiana Ledé & More". Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  2. ^ Aron A. (November 10, 2021). "Bryson Tiller Announces Christmas Project Inspired By Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande". Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  3. ^ "Bryson Tiller Reveals 'A Different Christmas' Tracklist". November 17, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  4. ^ White, Brooklyn (November 19, 2021). "Bryson Tiller Gives Details About His New Project, 'A Different Christmas'". Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  5. ^ Hines, Morgan (November 19, 2021). "Bryson Tiller's new Christmas album featuring Justin Bieber is the holiday update I needed". Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  6. ^ Fadel, Leila (November 21, 2021). "Bryson Tiller emotes the bitter-sweetness of the holidays in 'A Different Christmas'". Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  7. ^ Rose, Jordan (November 19, 2021). "Bryson Tiller Shares Holiday Project 'A Different Christmas' f/ Justin Bieber, Kiana Ledé, and More". Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  8. ^ Kaufman, Gil (November 19, 2021). "Justin Bieber, Poo Bear Join Bryson Tiller For a Very 'Lonely Christmas'". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2021. At least that's the jingle bummer vibe on Bryson Tiller's not-so-jolly new yuletide single "Lonely Christmas," which dropped like a lump of polished pop coal on Friday morning (Nov. 19).
  9. ^ "Bryson Tiller Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  10. ^ "Bryson Tiller Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  11. ^ ""Bryson Tiller Chart History (Top R&B Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
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