25 Songs of Christmas, Day 5: Toni Braxton, “This Time Next Year”

Here at Soul In Stereo, we’re counting down to Christmas by featuring our favorite holiday tracks. Here’s today’s Christmas classic:

I gotta show love to my dude Sope Soetan (@SopeSoetan) for sharing this one from Toni Braxton’s Snowflakes album. Sometimes we get so wrapped up the Motown Christmas classics that we overlook more recent hits. Don’t sleep on this one.

“This Time Next Year” is far from merry and bright, it’s actually quite sad. Still, Toni sounds amazing. Check out this bittersweet banger.

Want to add your favorite Christmas songs to our monthlong playlist? Simply drop them off at soulinstereoblog@gmail.com, on our Facebook page, on Twitter @etbowser, or stop by the comments section. Merry Christmas, playas!