Martian Xmas

Martian Xmas
Studio album series by
Released2007–2025
Recorded2004–2025
GenreHip-hop
LabelsLegendary Entertainment
Domination Recordings
Feelin' Music
Urbnet Records

Martian Xmas is a series of winter themed studio albums by Canadian rapper, singer and producer Moka Only. The first release was Martian Xmas 2004 on January 9, 2007. Later in 2007, he released Martian Xmas 2006 and 2007. Martian Xmas 2005 remained unreleased until 2015.[1][2] The series has totaled 22 releases, the most recent in 2025.

The series is loosely based on the holiday season, and has sampled a number of Christmas related sounds including Alvin and the Chipmunks, German caroling,[3] a Peanuts special,[4] and sleigh bells.[5]

Album listing

  • Martian Xmas 2004 [3]
    • Release date: January 9, 2007
    • Label: Legendary Entertainment
  • Martian Xmas 2006
    • Release date: December 11, 2007
    • Label: Legendary Entertainment
  • Martian Xmas 2007 [6][7]
    • Release date: December 11, 2007
    • Label: Legendary Entertainment
  • Martian Xmas 2008 [8][9]
    • Release date: December 9, 2008
      Reissued: 2009
    • Label: Legendary Entertainment
  • Martian Xmas 2009 [10]
    • Release date: December 15, 2009
    • Label: Domination Recordings
  • Martian Xmas 2010 [5][11]
    • Release date: December 7, 2010
    • Label: Legendary Entertainment
  • Martian Xmas 2011 [12][13]
    • Release date: December 22, 2011
    • Label: Feelin’ Music
  • Martian Xmas 2012 [14]
  • Martian Xmas 2013 [15]
    • Release date: December 10, 2013
    • Label: Urbnet Records
  • Martian Xmas 2014 [16]
    • Release date: December 2, 2014
    • Label: Urbnet Records
  • Martian Xmas 2005 [2]
    • Release date: December 11, 2015
    • Label: Urbnet Records
  • Martian Xmas 2015 [2]
    • Release date: December 11, 2015
    • Label: Urbnet Records
  • Martian Xmas 2016 [4][17]
    • Release date: November 29, 2016
    • Label: Urbnet Records
  • Martian Xmas 2017 [18]
    • Release date: December 15, 2017
    • Label: Urbnet Records
  • Martian Xmas 2018 [19]
    • Release date: December 14, 2018
    • Label: Urbnet Records
  • Martian 2019 [20]
    • Release date: December 20, 2019
    • Label: Urbnet Records
  • Martian 2020 [21]
    • Release date: December 18, 2020
    • Label: Urbnet Records
  • Martian Xmas 2021 [22]
    • Release date: December 10, 2021
    • Label: Urbnet Records
  • Martian Xmas 2022 [23][24]
    • Release date: December 9, 2022
    • Label: Urbnet Records
  • Martian Xmas 2023 [25]
    • Release date: December 15, 2023
    • Label: Urbnet Records
  • Martian Xmas 2024 [26]
    • Release date: December 6, 2024
    • Label: Urbnet Records
  • Martian Xmas 2025 [27]
    • Release date: December 12, 2025
    • Label: Urbnet Records

References

  1. ↑ "Martian Xmas 2005". mokaonly.bandcamp.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  2. 1 2 3 "The Find's definitive guide to Christmas". The Find Mag.
  3. 1 2 Turenne, Martin (2005-08-18). "Moka makes a move". The Georgia Straight.
  4. 1 2 Juon, Steve (2017-01-10). "Moka Only :: Martian XMAS 2016 – RapReviews". Retrieved 2026-03-23.
  5. 1 2 Adams, Gregory (December 19, 2010). "Moka Only Martian XMAS 2010". Exclaim!.
  6. ↑ URBNET (2007-12-15). Moka Only - Martian Xmas 2007 Commercial #1 (Video) – via YouTube.
  7. ↑ "Moka Only - Martian Christmas 2007". UGSMAG. 2007-12-09.
  8. ↑ "Martian Xmas 2008 by Moka Only", Apple Music, 2008-12-09, 16 songs, 36 minutes
  9. ↑ "Martian Xmas 2008 by Moka Only". Spotify. 2009. 21 songs, 45 min 34 sec
  10. ↑ "Moka Only's 'Martian Xmas' sampler". The Find Mag. 2009-12-01.
  11. ↑ Talken, Chi Chi (December 20, 2010). "Moka Only - Martian Xmas 2010". scratchedvinyl.com. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
  12. ↑ Robin, Max (2011-12-19). "Future Classic: Moka Only "Martian Xmas 2011"". Music Is My Sanctuary.
  13. ↑ Crudo, Ben (December 28, 2011). "Moka Only - Martian Xmas 2011 (interview)". F as in Frank.
  14. ↑ Adams, Gregory (December 12, 2012). "Moka Only 'Martian Xmas 2012'". Exclaim!.
  15. ↑ Adams, Gregory (December 10, 2013). "Moka Only 'Martian Xmas 2013'". Exclaim!.
  16. ↑ Adams, Gregory (December 2, 2014). "Moka Only 'Martian Xmas 2014'". Exclaim!.
  17. ↑ Warner, Andrea (December 20, 2016). "The Darcys, Sloan, the Pack A.D., Moka Only, more: 2016 indie Christmas playlist". CBC.
  18. ↑ Talken, Chi Chi (December 12, 2017). "Moka Only - Martian XMAS 2017". scratchedvinyl.com. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
  19. ↑ Talken, Chi Chi (December 19, 2018). "Moka Only - Martian XMAS 2018". scratchedvinyl.com. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
  20. ↑ Talken, Chi Chi (December 20, 2019). "Moka Only - Martian 2019". scratchedvinyl.com. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
  21. ↑ Talken, Chi Chi (December 21, 2020). "Moka Only - Martian 2020". scratchedvinyl.com. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
  22. ↑ Talken, Chi Chi (December 14, 2021). "Moka Only - Martian XMAS 2021". scratchedvinyl.com. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
  23. ↑ Talken, Chi Chi (December 12, 2022). "Moka Only - Martian XMAS 2022". scratchedvinyl.com. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
  24. ↑ "FYI Schedule of Upcoming Releases, Dec. 8, 2022 | Billboard Canada". ca.billboard.com. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
  25. ↑ "Martian Xmas 2023 (press release)". Urbnet. December 8, 2023.
  26. ↑ "New & Upcoming Canadian Releases: Hit Country Rocker Cory Marks Returns, Maddie Jay Announces New Album | Billboard Canada". ca.billboard.com. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
  27. ↑ Lapierre, Megan (2025-12-19). "Here Are the Canadian Artists Who Released Holiday Songs This Year". Exclaim!.