Tiffany Young On Her 'Naughty And Nice' New Single And What's On Her Holiday Playlist
'Tis the season for cozying up, binging cheesy rom-coms, and listening to holiday music on loop (seriously, Christmas songs are unavoidable this time of year). While most artists put their
unique spin on the jolly classics, few disrupt the holiday vibe with memorable original tracks of their own. Yet
Tiffany Young, holiday enthusiast, isn't afraid to take a risk.
On Friday (November 30), the pop star dropped her "sweet and cool" new holiday single, "
Peppermint." The sultry song is a strong showcase for Young's velvety vocals as she coos, "You've been waiting to unwrap me / In your arms is where I'm happy."
But "Peppermint" is more than a display of Young's sweet-and-sensual musicality and flirtatious wordplay; it's a gift for her fans. "I just wanted to give all of that love back."
"It's certainly inspired by my love of staying in, snuggling up by the fireside, and wearing pajamas all day," Young mentioned of the "naughty and nice" track, which she also co-wrote. "Christmas, for me, was more special once it was celebrated staying in with a loved one, or loved ones, soothing and listening to music."
Young's love of holiday music is no secret — this year, she began listening to Christmas music in September — so MTV News asked the "Teach You" singer to break down the key tracks on her Christmas playlist.
Mariah Carey, "All I Want For Christmas Is You"
"It's just timeless. It's one of my main go to songs to listen to even once it's not Christmas. I remember being young If I first heard it, and my sister was habitually playing it. It's a song that I
performed any time If I was in Korea. It's just routinely been very special to me. It reminds me of family member and my bandmates, being on stage with them. It's so sweet, and yes it just gets you in your feels."
Wham!, "Last Christmas"
"I'm huge George Michael fan, and that version is a classic. I get festive pretty early, and that's the opening song on for me. I remember shooting my December cover in September, and I was listening to that on set. 'George Michael' is all I need to mention
Babyface, "White Christmas"
"Actually, the complete Christmas with Babyface album is going on my playlist. I love that album. The way he arranged all of those classic songs — it's smooth, it's sexy, it's cool, and it's all of the things I love. I like listening to full albums throughout the holidays. I play one every other hour."
Judy Garland, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
"It's so classic. It brings all of those colors and memories to my mind. It makes me think of visiting Santa While I was younger. That version is routinely nostalgic. I was listening to it earlier! And Judy Garland's version is my preferred
Frank Sinatra, "Jingle Bells"
"It was 2014, and I was on tour getting Christmas songs ready, and I was listening to a lot of Frank Sinatra. I habitually left this song on While I was stretching, which is weird! I just played this one all of the time on tour. I really love the classics. As soon as you listen to these songs, it brings you back, nevertheless it also inspires new ideas and ways you hope to sing it. It makes you wish to make more. That's what I love about this song; it inspires me."
Michael Bublé, "It's Starting to Look a Lot Like Christmas"
"I love this sound and arrangement. It was put with each other so well, and it's something that I would like to try. It reminds me of walking in the snow. I remember listening to this one a lot on tour as well. His tone and delivery — and that fashion of singing — is routinely going to be timeless."
("My bandmates loved my Christmas playlists," Young added.)
*NSYNC, "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays"
"This just reminds me of being a teenager and having crushes. I remember holding onto that CD — I listened to it continuous. I would listen to the radio just for the chance of hearing this song. It reminds me of my life before I went to Korea. I still remember the cover!"
The Jackson 5, "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"
"That song was habitually on Whenever I was a kid. I would unwrap presents to that song. It reminds me of my grandpa and Christmas morning and eggnog. It brings me back to this sense of childhood innocence. I thank my mom for giving me her music taste. She would routinely play this album."
Tiffany Young, "Peppermint"
"It's very current and right now and me. I wanted it to be a gift to my fans and each person who wants to appreciate snuggling in and listening to a sweet-and-cool kind of song. The songwriting process began off with me throwing out any winter-related words possible, also it snowballed into 'Peppermint.' I wanted it to be more laid-back and relaxed compared to all the other productions that I've done. I really focused on the tone of my voice, and I put in some Korean so that all of my fans could feel connected."
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