The Tinselfirs!
Draya & Will, a husband-and-wife Christmas song-writing duo, with a unique passion to craft entirely modern original holiday songs that blend genres in modern ways with classic themes. Will’s background in hip-hop, pop, and R&B as an engineer and producer teamed with Draya’s folk-pop sounding voice and story-telling blend to create a unique twist on Christmas music that is fun and modern. As Christmas Creatives, they do it all themselves from the artwork to the music to the media.
Just a couple military brats who met while working at a pizza place during their college days a few decades ago. Being misfits, it took a long time to admit their feelings to each other, but their long and twisty love story fuels their Christmas songs, making many of them Christmas love songs. For the last 15 years, Draya & Will have taken their love for Christmas, music and each other into their creativity, writing unique heartwarming, humorous and sometimes sizzling modern Christmas holiday songs in hopes of creating a delicious modern soundtrack for Christmas music lovers’ holidays.
Drawing inspiration from their own experiences and traditions, they seamlessly blend their individual strengths to craft holiday tunes that feel both timeless and totally contemporary. Draya, the “Mrs.” of the duo, often starts with nostalgic memories and stories, that often create a “naughty but nice” vibe, while her husband, Will, the “Mr.” Tinselfir, brings in his unique DJ background and modern approach to their process. The result is a catalog of Christmas music that captures the joy, nostalgia, and “extra” of the season, infused with a healthy dose of unique perspective and methodology. Together, the Tinselfirs seamlessly blend their individual strengths to create holiday tunes that feel both timeless and totally contemporary. They’re not afraid to put their own cheeky spin on classic Christmas tropes, whether it’s reimagining their vision of a modern “Santa Baby” or crafting an original ode to Jack Frost.
Fans of the Tinselfirs praise the couple’s ability to capture the magic of Christmas while infusing it with delightful, modern elements. Whether it’s an homage to classic tropes or a completely original concept, the Tinselfirs always manage to deliver yuletide tunes that are nostalgic, fresh and often surprising. It’s no wonder the Tinselfirs have become a beloved staple of holiday playlists everywhere!
One of the things that truly sets the Tinselfirs apart is their commitment to crafting entirely original holiday songs, rather than simply covering classics. Draya and Will firmly believe that the Christmas genre is ripe with creative potential, and they’ve made it their mission to contribute surprising, innovative material to the canon.
To that end, the Tinselfirs draw inspiration from a wide range of musical influences, blending elements of pop, jazz, and even a touch of rock ‘n’ roll into their compositions. Will, multi platinum producer/engineer, and the resident musical mastermind of the duo, is renowned for his ability to craft irresistible melodies and harmonies that feel both familiar and unexpected.
"We're not afraid to take risks and experiment...Christmas music should be festive, fun, cathartic, or energetic, but above all, memorable. That's what we strive for with every song we write."
Will Tweet
But the Tinselfirs’ creative process goes beyond just the music itself. Draya, the lyrical visionary, an author with a keen eye for storytelling brings a wicked sense of humor and cute sassiness to the table. Her lyrics are packed with clever wordplay, playful innuendos, and relatable vignettes that capture the essence of the holiday season.
"We love the traditional Christmas songs, but we also wanted to put our own stamp on the holiday sound…
There's so much room for new ideas and perspectives when it comes to celebrating the season. Christmas is such a magical time, but it’s also full of little moments and experiences that we can all relate to.
“Whether, getting caught under the mistletoe, enjoying the holiday festivities or keeping your cool at a family Christmas get together, I love finding ways to put those universal feelings into song."
🎄❤️🎁🎅🎄🤩Draya Tweet
The end result is a catalog of Tinselfirs Christmas tunes that are heartwarming, hilarious, and surprising while blending timeless yuletide charm with modern sensibilities. It’s no wonder the Tinselfirs have become a beloved staple of holiday playlists everywhere, a few of their most popular tracks include:
1. “Preferably Naughty” – The title track from their 2024 album, this cheeky tune puts a modern spin on the classic “naughty or nice” concept. Catchy melodies and playful lyrics make it an instant holiday earworm.
2. “Hello Christmas”- The song that is to winter holidays what pumpkin spice latte is to fall, where Christmas is ‘everything’, whether “everyone else” is on board or not. Its the title track and every Christmassy-time lover’s anthem.
3. “Gingerbreadman Run!” – An upbeat, danceable number that pays homage to those delicious gingerbread cookies that fuel the holidays and keep our bodies and those cute little gingerbreadmen running with a fun blend of holiday charm and tongue-in-cheek humor.
4. “A Lil Naughty” – This sexy, sassy song insinuates what ensue when couples get caught under the mistletoe, poking fun at the age-old Christmas tradition with their signature wit and charm.
5. “Snowy Weather” – a moody, track that paints a picture of other worldly-ness in the traditional holiday landscape. With its dark production and filters on Draya’s vocals, combined with the choir intro, it is entirely surprising and captivating, a delightful departure from traditional Christmas fare.
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