The Hightails, the genre-blending R&B collective known for their velvety harmonies, mood-rich soundscapes, and distinctive “Sweet Cheetah Music" identity, proudly announce the release of their twelfth studio mixtape: "Sweet Cheetah Music, Volume 12: 25 Gifts."

Arriving as a festive gift to fans around the world, the new project is a Christmas holiday special featuring 25 unique tracks, merging timeless classics with brand-new original holiday songs — each infused with The Hightails’ signature blend of soulful vocals, lush arrangements, and dynamic grooves.

Following the success of "Sweet Cheetah Music: Volume 11 – Need Your Touch," the group returns with a winter-themed musical celebration designed to capture the warmth, nostalgia, and joy of the season.

"Sweet Cheetah Music, Volume 12: 25 Gifts" is crafted as a musical advent calendar — every track its own “gift.” The mixtape glides through a spectrum of holiday moods, including:
 

• Lush, candle-lit R&B ballads reminiscent of '90s and early 2000s soul

• Up-tempo funk-infused Christmas grooves with glittering basslines

• Reimagined Christmas classics, each lovingly arranged with Sweet Cheetah Music flair from the Serengeti Gang.
  
  The result is a cohesive, heartwarming, and sonically rich holiday experience that stands apart from typical seasonal releases.
  
  The Hightails designed this tape as a true celebration of community, family, generosity, and musical joy. The group, long known for blending soul, R&B, gospel, and Afrobeat production, approached this project with extra intention.
  
  “We wanted to make a holiday collection that feels like you’re sitting beside the fireplace with your favorite people,” says Accel, a member of The Hightails. “Every track is one of the 25 gifts— we wanted this mixtape to feel like the soundtrack to the season."
  
  "Some songs make you dance. Some make you reflect," Big Gait, a member of the Hightails said. "Some feel like pure nostalgia. But all of them are wrapped in that Sweet Cheetah Music sound our fans love.”
  
  Listeners can expect appearances from the signature elements that define The Hightails catalog:
   

• Stacked, buttery harmonies

• Vintage-soul inspired chord progressions

• Smooth storytelling

• Contemporary production with analog warmth

• Festive instrumentation including bells, strings, and gospel harmonies

Infectious rhythms wrapped in emotional depth

"With 25 tracks — one for each day leading to Christmas — we think this mixtape is going to become a classic staple in your Christmas collection," Lil' Rush, a member of The Hightails.

The mixtape offers unprecedented variety while maintaining a unified holiday theme. The Hightails describe it as their most ambitious and heartfelt holiday project yet.

"We really wanted to continue our legacy of creativity with this one. Some of our flips of holiday classics are sure to surprise you," Brisky of The Hightails said. "We love to push limits sonically and when the whole gang is on the same page of our music book, I feel like our sound cannot be topped. We get in the booth under I.D. Swagger's direction and production — and the magic, it just happens. I love the results. I think our fans will too."

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The Hightails also tapped into the talents of Zambq Zania, uprising R&B sensation on the track "Christmas In The City." 

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"I've been working with I.D. Swagger in the studio and snatching up all the DION Beats I can get my hands on. When he offered the opportunity to work with The Hightails on a Christmas track for their holiday album I literally pounced at the chance," said Zambq Zania. "What I.D. Swagger and The Hightails are doing right now is amazing for music and I am so ecstatic I get to be part of the Serengeti Gang and DION Beats story." 

 

Zambq Zania has song background on previous Sweet Cheetah Music mixtapes and had featured solo verse appearances on a few tracks that are now recognized as mixtape fan favorites.  

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Since launching their now-celebrated Sweet Cheetah Music mixtape series, The Hightails have carved out a distinguished space in modern R&B.

Volume 12 builds on their momentum, showcasing their ability to honor tradition while introducing new musical textures and emotional layers. Fans can expect to hear velvet-smooth vocal arrangements showcasing The Hightails’ signature harmonies, Gospel-tinged moments that are uplifting and spiritual, and playful and modern holiday bops perfect for festive gatherings.

"Sweet Cheetah Music, Volume 12: 25 Gifts" is available on YouTube, with exclusive special Christmas visualizers rolling out throughout the season.


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ABOUT THE HIGHTAILS

The Hightails are a dynamic R&B and soul collective known for their lush harmonies, rich arrangements, and unmistakable “Sweet Cheetah Music” sound — a fusion of classic soul sensibilities and modern musical storytelling. With a growing fan base and a catalog filled with soulful gems, the group continues to push the boundaries of creativity while staying true to the emotional depth that defines their music.