Disclaimer: This article is solely the author's reflections on Sabrina Carpenter's strategies.
As the holidays approach, one big event in holiday entertainment is on the horizon. This time, it's Sabrina Carpenter: a rising star in pop music and television. The singer is preparing her Netflix special, A Nonsense Christmas, set to debut on December 6, 2024.
With lighthearted promotion that even involves a nod to Mariah Carey being the "Queen of Christmas"-Carpenter is positioning herself as a key player in holiday music. Would it please Sabrina Carpenter to somehow supplant Carey's place, or is all of this just a fun tribute to the famous singer?
As Carpenter readies herself for her place in this holiday tradition, the question must be asked: can she really take the crown from Mariah Carey, or will she just add her own special touch to the festive scene?
Why is the Netflix special called A Nonsense Christmas?
Sabrina Carpenter titled her Netflix special A Nonsense Christmas in celebration of her silly approach to the holiday season. This is taken from her song Nonsense, which speaks of the range of feelings that go along with young love and its highs.
Carpenter's version has lines such as:
"You'll be Santa Claus and I'll be Mrs. / I'll take you for a ride, I'll be your vixen."
This song by the original matches the lighthearted playfulness of adolescent love. The holiday remix, released in 2022, put festive undertones to these ideas. Such lines as "I think I only want you under my mistletoe" display her creativity in churning out catchy fun content that engages the fans.
Moreover, Carpenter's funny "nonsense" endings she had for her live shows in which she wrote bogus lyrics for each city demonstrate that she is an artist who loves letting loose.
In what ways is Sabrina Carpenter like Mariah Carey in 2024?
Mariah Carey first made it to the limelight with All I Want for Christmas Is You, which she launched in 1994. Carey is featured on holiday playlists worldwide, and according to many, her music heralds Christmas. Case in point? The "she is defrosting" memes are right in time for the Christmas season's musical cheer.
Carey lent pop to R&B, with the feel of old-fashioned holiday covers to set a new standard for holiday music for all these years. Then there's Sabrina Carpenter, who is coming out as the new voice for holiday entertainment with her newly-announced Netflix special, A Nonsense Christmas.
Sabrina Carpenter's promo suggests a playful competition, especially when she introduces the idea of Mariah Carey in her teaser, asking,
"Expecting someone else?"
While Carey's songs evoke memories and warmth, Carpenter is emerging with a style that blends comedy with new pop trends, very Gen Z, if you ask us. Her holiday EP, Fruitcake, shows this modern way of thinking, giving a new view on traditional themes.
The lyrics mix fun and love, making Carpenter’s style connect with younger listeners who want relatable content during the holiday season. The contrast between these two artists shows a change in holiday music for different generations.
While Carey's voice is soaked in tradition and nostalgia, Carpenter's Espresso-fueled one typifies a new generation of musicians challenging the very definition of holidays through the lens of music.
Is Sabrina Carpenter reaching for Mariah Carey's title?
Frankly, Sabrina Carpenter does not appear to want to be Carey but rather work with Carey and make new things in holiday music. When she demonstrates playful competition with clear fun promotion asking if people were "expecting someone else," Carpenter acknowledges Carey's dominance but creates her own identity.
This teaser is intended for friendly competition that might make holiday music more lively. As these artists prepare the audience for the holidays, it is clear Carpenter's freshness would complement the classic appeal of Carey.
Whether there is Sabrina Carpenter's fun or Carey's sentiment, each of these artists seems to offer something special towards holiday spirits, to invite their fans to enjoy their Christmas celebrations in their own ways.
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In this changing world, we think both can do well—one brings new excitement while the other keeps beloved traditions.
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