WAR release '(Yes It's) Christmas' video

WAR
RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR
‘(YES IT’S) CHRISTMAS’

THE COLLECTION 1977-1994
NEW 5LP & 5CD BOXSET
OUT NOVEMBER 29TH 2024
PRE-ORDER HERE
Today (Nov 12th), the legendary SoCal street band WAR are ushering in the festive season with a brand-new music video for their first-ever original Christmas song, ‘(Yes It’s) Christmas’.

Released last year as a standalone single, the song blends the band’s signature sound with festive cheer. The new video captures iconic Christmas celebrations from across America, including footage from WAR’s live headlining performance at the 2023 Hollywood Christmas Parade. ‘(Yes It’s) Christmas’ is offering everyone a unique twist on the traditional holiday anthem this year.

Like many tracks from the multi-platinum-selling band, ‘(Yes It’s) Christmas’ began as an extended jam, which producer Jerry Goldsteinsculpted into the final song. Frontman Lonnie Jordan’s lyrics manifest a laid-back, warm-weather vision of Christmas, where kids of all backgrounds dream of Santa bringing presents and the joy of the holidays.

Best known for their timeless classics like ‘The Cisco Kid’, ‘Low Rider’, and ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends?’, ‘(Yes It’s) Christmas’ adds something new to the season's soundtrack, building upon sonic staples like bells while also treating listeners to WAR’s unique instrumentation, including a guiro, making this new festive favorite instantly recognizable as a WAR tune.

Delivering their iconic, genre-blending mix of R&B, funk, jazz, and Latin influences against the backdrop of various holiday traditions – from the palm tree-lined streets of Hollywood, California, to the skyscrapers of New York City – ‘(Yes It’s) Christmas’ invites everyone to kick off the season with the band that has brought us unforgettable hits for generations.

In addition to the festive season, WAR will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of Why Can’t We Be Friends? in the New Year. After racking up over 20 gold, platinum, and multi-platinum records, earning three Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations, four No.1 albums, and more, the band is set to receive their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2025, continuing to spread their message of harmony and inclusion all year long and in the years to come.

On November 29th 2024, WAR will release two new boxsets, each capturing the band at the height of their most dynamic era.The Vinyl 1977-1994andThe CD Collection 1977-1994 both feature five definitive albums. With newly remastered audio by award-winning engineer Bernie Grundman, Platinum Funk(1977), Galaxy(1977), The Music Band(1979), Outlaw(1982) and Peace Sign(1994) all come together in one beautiful package.

After performing in the UK for the first time in 16 years at the Royal Festival Hall for Meltdown Festival earlier this year, WAR will make a live return to the UK in 2025 and have been announced to headline theMostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festivalin July 2025.