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Dec 14, 2016 By Christopher Roberts Natalie Prass

Natalie Prass released her acclaimed self-titled debut album last year via Spacebomb/StarTime International. Now she has shared a brand new Christmas song, appropriately titled “Everybody’s Having Fun (It’s Christmas Time),” via an incredibly fun video for the song. The clip features Prass singing and dancing to the song in an empty outdoor parking lot, clad in a green sweatshirt with white sunglasses and red gloves. Check out those great dance moves! The song is slightly more electronic for Prass, and is almost a bit Grimes-esque. Proceeds from the song will benefit SPARC, the School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community. Check it out below, as well as a lengthy statement about the song and SPARC.

Prass wrote this on Facebook about the song:

“This holiday season is, for many of us, a confusing and frustrating one. This Christmas video is a statement on all of that. To try your hardest to be a self contained vessel of joy. To fight against what seems like a decaying wasteland of the world around you. That may seem dramatic, but I know that I’ve had to personally ‘force’ myself into the holiday spirit this year. I’m sure many others can relate. With that being said, I’m hoping this video makes you want to dance and feel free to be who you are - no matter how alone you feel or how different you are than your family or community. There’s a place in this country for everyone. Lets keep physically moving forward together with our stylish glasses on or off. Happiest Holidays and peace to you and yours.

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*** If you would like to purchase this song to be part of your Hot Holiday playlist, I will be donating ALL of the proceeds to SPARC (School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community). The song donation starts at $1.29, but if you have the means, and would like to add a little more to the amount, you can graciously do so. More details & YouTube link in the comments ***”

In the comments of the post Prass had this to say about SPARC:

“SPARC is an incredible Richmond, VA institution that’s founded on the principle that no child will be turned away because they can’t afford tuition. The school is open to all children; it has never discriminated on class, race, religion, gender identity or physical disabilities. It is the most diverse arts school in the region. The arts are critical to children for building their confidence - that statistically translates to better performance in their schooling - which will carry throughout their lives. I strongly believe if we teach and take care of ALL children, and open up their world of possibilities, then we will have a stronger community for everyone in the future. Basically Whitney said it best, ‘I believe the children are our future…teach them well and let them lead the way.’”

Also read our Pleased to Meet You Spotlight interview with Prass and our separate print magazine article on Prass.