Song of the Day: Rudolph the Rednose Reindeer – DMX

Guys. It’s finally here. The track that will be known forever as the most classic Christmas song of all time. “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah? Move out of the way. “Blue Christmas” by Elvis? Step aside. “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by the Jackson Five? Good, but not as good as the new best Christmas song of all time (I’m not exaggerating).

DMX’s rendition of “Rudolph the Rednose Reindeer” is the new top dog.

After free-styling Rudolph back in this viral 2012 video, DMX has finally recorded a full track with an instrumental backing. It’s glorious. It’s not a particularly long take on the song, but it’s packed with DMX’s trademark enthusiastic call-outs like “C’mon!”, “What!”, and that low growl we all know and love.

No, DMX, you will go down in history.

So throw it on at your next Christmas party. Or maybe on the beach in July. No one will complain and if they do, they’re wrong.

P.S. I’m exaggerating a bit, but seriously tell me this isn’t awesome. Also, if you haven’t seen the jaw-dropping Reading Rainbow theme song/DMX mashup, well, here ya go.