Although holiday songs may never change, it's always refreshing to see new artists recreate the classics.
It seems like radio DJs only play 15 songs over and over again, so we're here to give you the lowdown on the ones that you can still bear after a hundred listens, as well as the others that you'll want to turn down.
It's time to take a short study break and let loose with some energetic tunes and upbeat lyrics.
The combination of Caillat's calm, happy songs and Mraz's spunky stage presence proved to be "A Beautiful Mess," minus the mess part.
"Watch The Throne" and "Carter IV" are both solid listens – neither one falls flat under enormous hype and expectation. But which project stands out between the two to claim rap supremacy in 2011?