Song
Christmas in Hollis
by Run-DMC
Christmas in Hollis is a 1987 song by Run-DMC, 3:21 long. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Christmas song themes.
Released 1987 Length 3:21
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Christmas rap song by Run-DMC, recorded for the 1987 Special Olympics benefit compilation A Very Special Christmas. It tells a holiday story set in the group's home neighborhood of Hollis, Queens.
Performance tips
- Split the verses between two rappers like Run and DMC for maximum fun.
- Stay on the beat and keep the delivery clear and punchy; storytelling matters here.
- Hype the crowd on the hooks and shout-outs; this one is pure party energy.
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Christmas in Hollis" karaoke