Holiday Seasoning: Jimmy Fallon’s festive collab is the spice we needed

Jimmy Fallon isn’t just jingling bells this holiday season—he’s dropping beats. With Holiday Seasoning arriving on November 1st, 2024, Fallon’s not playing it safe. Nope, he’s pulling out all the stops with a mix of stars like Justin Timberlake, Ariana Grande, Megan Thee Stallion, The Roots, Dolly Parton, and more. It’s festive, it’s fun, and it’s going to turn your holiday playlist into a party no one saw coming.

Fallon’s love for music isn’t news, but this album shows he’s more than a late-night sketch king. Remember when Fallon went full-on fanboy over Jimin of BTS in the studio, practically buzzing with excitement when he caught Jimin recording Who? Fallon wasn’t shy about it—he said with full enthusiasm that the song would hit number one. But as it turns out, Fallon wasn’t just hanging around—he was actually in the studio working on Holiday Seasoning at the time!

On a sunny Monday morning (October 21st), Fallon, in classic playful fashion, decided to "unwrap" his album for us. In a short and cheerful video, he revealed the star-studded tracklist, like a kid tearing into holiday presents, each feature a new surprise from his upcoming release on November 1st. No frills, no big speeches—just Fallon doing what he does best: having fun with it.

Holiday Seasoning reveals the results of that holiday magic. And speaking of connections, Megan Thee Stallion—one of Fallon's partners-in-jingle on this album—made waves this year with her hit Neva Play with RM of BTS, proving that these musical worlds blend better than we might’ve ever imagined. Fallon is tapping into that same crossover energy to give us an album that’s playful, surprising, and catchy as heck.

This isn’t your grandma’s holiday album. Sure, there’s nostalgia with Dolly Parton’s unmistakable warmth and Timberlake’s pop perfection, but Fallon is shaking up the snow globe. You’ve got hilarious tracks like Christmas Ding Dong and Weird Cousin, and then the big collabs like It Was A… (Masked Christmas) featuring Ariana Grande and Megan Thee Stallion. It’s a full lineup of surprises, and Fallon even gets a little offbeat with New Year’s Eve Polka (5-4-3-2-1) featuring “Weird Al” Yankovic & The Roots. From traditional carols to out-there comedy, there’s a track for every holiday mood.

Here’s a sneak peek at the tracklist that’s about to take over your holiday season:

1. “Christmas Ding Dong”
2. “Holiday” with Jonas Brothers
3. “Hey Rudy” with The Roots
4. “Wrap Me Up” with Meghan Trainor
5. “You’ll be There” with Justin Timberlake
6. “It Was A… (Masked Christmas)” with Ariana Grande and Megan Thee Stallion
7. “How You Know it’s Christmastime”
8. “New Year’s Eve Polka (5-4-3-2-1)” with “Weird Al” Yankovic & The Roots
9. “Chipmunks & Chestnuts”
10. “One Glove” with Will Ferrell
11. “Merry Happy Christmas” with Chelsea Handler
12. “Coquito”
13. “Hallmark Movie” with Cara Delevingne
14. “Weird Cousin”
15. “Thanksgiving Eve”
16. “Almost Too Early for Christmas” with Dolly Parton

Fallon is clearly here to make this season bright, festive, and a little bit unpredictable—because why stick to tradition when you can turn it on its head and make it even more fun? Whether you’re decking the halls or trying to survive a family dinner, Holiday Seasoning is the album you’ll want in the background (or blasting, let’s be real). Fallon’s got the holiday spirit, and it’s contagious.