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EP by American R&B singer

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. Sold exclusively at American retail company

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, it was released on October 13, 2009. Produced by Joe himself, it marked his first

project, including three cover versions of Christmas standards and three originals songs, one of which had previously been recorded with R&B group

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featuring Joe and

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, as well as another rendition performed by R&B group Black Coffee featuring Joe.

Critical reception

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editor Andy Kellman called the EP a "pleasant surprise for Joe's fans."

Track listing

Charts

References

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