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In the meantime, she’s basking in the holiday spirit with the release of her holiday album Santa Baby, which dropped Nov. 4. 

Keys recorded the album on the road, saying it was all about finding the “energy and spirit” of Christmas in July. As she put it, “It evokes such a feeling inside, and these songs are so classic.” 

When it comes to the title track, she’s all about the “playfulness” of the Eartha Kitt song.

“The way that it’s like, you don’t know who Santa is,” she said, adding with a laugh, “I remember one of the kids walked in and was like, ‘What’s going on with you and Santa?’ Because it’s definitely all about that.” 

Keys suggests listening to Santa Baby with a glass of wine or cozied up in front of the fireplace with family, while soaking up the true “meaning” of the season. “From beginning to end, it takes you on a journey,” she said. “You feel festive. You feel the warmth of the season. That’s what I’m the most proud of.”

Hear more from Keys, including the inspiration behind her new holiday clothing collection with Athleta, tonight at 11:30 on E! News.