Q: What was it like recording a Christmas project, and how was this experience different than recording a regular studio album?
A: It was a lot easier to recrord It’s Christmas! The emotion of each song was easy to capture because I grew up on so many of them, so I was already familiar with the sentiment they bring. (It was also different having a lit-up Christmas tree in the studio as I sang).
Q: If you had to describe your new Christmas project—It’s Christmas (Sparrow)—in one word, what would it be?
A: Diverse.
Q: What are you most looking forward to this Christmas?
A: Guilt-free desserts!
FAVORITES…
Christmas Food: Sweet potato pie.
Christmas Tradition: Going to the movies to see that year’s Christmas blockbuster debut with my mom and brother.
Christmas Carol: “Silent Night.”
Christmas Album: Christmas with Yolanda Adams.
Christmas Movie: “Miracle on 34th Street.”
Christmas Present to Give: Varies with each person. For some it’s electronics; for some it’s clothes; others are particular [and] would rather have gift cards to choose what they like.
Christmas Present to Receive: Gift card…guess I’m particular.
Mandisa’s brand-new Christmas record is titled It’s Christmas (Sparrow). For more info, visit mandisaofficial.com.
