Jordin Sparks Continues Successful Partnership with Epidemic Sound, Releasing Second Holiday EP "Joy”
- Today, multi-platinum recording artist Jordin Sparks, in partnership with Epidemic Sound, announce the release of her second holiday EP “Joy,” featuring four classic Christmas covers
- The EP includes Jordin's unique performances of beloved holiday favorites "Deck the Halls," "Joy to the World," "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” and "What Child Is This?"
- Building on the success of their previous collaboration, "The Gift of Christmas," Jordin and Epidemic Sound continue to captivate audiences worldwide with their heartfelt and soulful approach to holiday music
Stockholm, Sweden – Epidemic Sound, the leading soundtracking platform for content creation, and multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jordin Sparks today announced the release of their second holiday-themed EP “Joy”. Available now across all major DSPs and in Epidemic Sound's catalog, this highly-anticipated collaboration follows the success of their first project, "The Gift of Christmas".
The partnership between Sparks and Epidemic Sound continues to captivate audiences worldwide, with the tracks from “The Gift of Christmas” generating over 511 million views on TikTok and YouTube. With over 214,000 unique video creations on TikTok and YouTube, the tracks also continue to empower creators and brands to elevate their Holiday content with music from Sparks. The new EP, “Joy,” takes listeners on a magical and heartwarming journey through four classic Christmas covers, including "Deck the Halls," "Joy to the World," "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," and "What Child Is This?"
“Joy” rests on a broad foundation of jazz, classical, gospel, and hymnal influences and derives much of its abundant Christmas flavor from its adornment of chamber strings, carillon, xylophones, and sleigh bells. Sparks’s powerhouse vocal presence brings a contemporary pop verve to the centuries-old Christmas songbook. Sparks vaults into her upper register on the kinetic and festive rendition of “Joy to the World,” rising above the exultant harmonies of backing vocalist trio of Brittney Mills, TeChandra Mills, and Jasmine Mills. Fully possessed by the Yuletide spirit, Sparks and her band swing joyfully on “Deck the Halls.” On nativity ballad “What Child Is This?” and ancient hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” (which also features the Mills sisters’ backing vocals), Sparks sings intimately, marrying the warmth of the hearth with spiritual purpose.
The creation and distribution of “Joy” marks a collaboration between Sparks and Epidemic Sound’s distinguished in-house team, which spans continents and includes Grammy-winning and nominated musicians, producers, and A&Rs.
"Working with Epidemic Sound on our first project was an incredibly rewarding experience, and I thought, “let’s do it again!” They have an unmatched reach across social media that has helped me connect with both new listeners and loyal fans worldwide. Partnering with their in-house team has been a lot of fun and easy. I’m thrilled for everyone to hear our take on these timeless songs, and I hope they add even more joy to your holiday season," said Jordin Sparks, U.S. singer-songwriter.
"Jordin's legendary vocals, combined with the talent of our artists, resulted in something truly special with our first EP, which has reached over 511 million views on YouTube and TikTok alone," said John Cleary, Director of Global Music Recruitment at Epidemic Sound. "This year we’ve switched up the vibe and can't wait to share it with our community of content creators and brands, and with listeners and fans across the globe."
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About Jordin Sparks:
Jordin Sparks is a Grammy® nominated, multi-platinum singer/songwriter and actress who, in one of the show’s highest-rated seasons, garnered worldwide attention as the winner of season six of American Idol. Cumulatively, Sparks’ popular singles have sold over 10 million digital tracks in the U.S. Sparks is also a gifted songwriter. Arianna Grande’s smash single, “The Way,” was co-written by Sparks and earned her a B.M.I. songwriting award. She has toured with superstars Britney Spears, Alicia Keys, The Jonas Brothers, New Kids on The Block, and the Backstreet Boys and headlined her own tour.
Sparks has garnered two B.E.T. Awards, one American Music Award, and one People’s Choice Award. She has also been nominated for two Grammy® Awards, two MTV Awards, and one Dove Award. She made her Broadway debut starring in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway smash In the Heights and made her film debut playing the lead role in the SONY Pictures film Sparkle opposite the legendary Whitney Houston.
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About Epidemic Sound:
Epidemic Sound has transformed the soundtracking experience for global brands and professional creators, with an expansive catalog of world-class music and sound effects that's seen and heard over 2.5 billion times a day around the globe. Providing a direct license model that comes with all rights included and next-generation soundtracking tools, Epidemic Sound empowers creators to unlock more feeling in everything they create and share their stories with the world. Epidemic Sound continuously enriches its world-class catalog of music by teaming up with artists, composers, and producers to create tracks spanning all genres, while supporting them financially and creatively.
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