AceShowbiz - R&B singer Ray J is offering up his top tips to having a very "sexy" Christmas - put on some romantic music and snuggle up in front of the fireplace.

The 28-year-old star, who names Whitney Houston and Kim Kardashian among his former lovers, insists he's an ace at wooing women, especially during the holiday season. And he's even recommended listening to Houston's records to get into the mood.

He tells Usmagazine.com, "I think hanging out in a cabin by the fire with some marshmallows, listening to Christmas music, sipping some champagne with snow all outside - that's sexy to me. If it's just you and your girl... get into your zone! It's always good to set the Christmas holidays with some nice music. I recommend that Whitney Houston Christmas CD (One Wish: The Holiday Album)... for the holidays - listening to somebody like her or some R&B. Some of that old Michael Jackson or Donnie Hathaway."

And if music doesn't work, Ray J insists no expense should be spared to pamper a partner. He adds, "Diamonds are always a good thing to get a girl for Christmas. Something really nice like a Mercedes with a big bow on top!"