American singer Christina Aguilera's recording career began in 1994 at the age of thirteen, following the cancellation of The Mickey Mouse Club . Between 1994 and 1995, Aguilera recorded a series of songs, which were eventually released as a demo album under the name Just Be Free in 2001, after her career had already begun. Aguilera then moved to Japan and recorded a duet with Japanese singer Keizo Nakanishi titled "All I Wanna Do" for Nakanishi's sixth studio album Spinning (1997). [1] [2] Aguilera then returned to the US and, in 1998, signed a contract with RCA Records. She was selected to perform the song "Reflection" for the soundtrack of the 1998 Disney animated feature Mulan . Throughout the rest of 1998 and early 1999, Aguilera resumed recording for her debut album.
Christina Aguilera would be released on August 24, 1999. It was preceded by the US number-one lead single, "Genie in a Bottle". RCA Records was determined to solidify Aguilera as the next pop sensation which lead to the album the album featuring the distinct teen pop sound of the late 1990s. Aside from "Genie In a Bottle", Christina Aguilera also features "What a Girl Wants", which was originally recorded by French singer Ophélie Winter and a cover of All-4-One's "I Turn to You" and "Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)" [note 1] . "What a Girl Wants" became Aguilera's second consecutive number-one single in the US, with "Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You) enjoying similar success. "I Turn To You peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. [3] [4] [5] Aguilera continued her teen idol image into 2000, when she released her first Spanish-language project, Mi Reflejo , which consists of mostly Spanish-language versions of songs from Aguilera's debut, [6] and a Christmas album titled My Kind of Christmas , which is a compilation of covers of Christmas standards and one original dance-pop-oriented song. [7]
Aguilera was displeased with her sound and image, calling it inauthentic, resulting to the termination of her manager Steve Kurtz's services. eventually Irving Azoff was hired as her new manager and Aguilera began to take control of her image. [8] In 2001, Aguilera alongside Pink, Mýa and Lil' Kim recorded a rendition of LaBelle's 1974 single "Lady Marmalade" produced by Missy Elliott and Rockwilder. The song was selected to be featured in the soundtrack of Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge! (2001). The video portrayed Aguilera in a more mature and sexual image than previously. RCA Records originally hesitated to let Aguilera record the track, due to it being "too urban" but she managed to record the song anyway. [9]
Stripped was released on October 22, 2002. Aguilera took creative control on the album and co-wrote most of the songs. The record incorporates elements of a wide variety of genres, including soul, hip hop, rock, and Latin. [10] The lead single, "Dirrty", faced controversy for its sexual nature. "Beautiful" is a piano ballad written by Linda Perry, and received acclaim for its positive message. Other singles included "Fighter", "Can't Hold Us Down", and "The Voice Within". Lyrically, Stripped addresses topics like sexism, sexual liberation, self-esteem and the physical violence she endured as a child. Stripped received mixed reviews from contemporary critics, but has become one of Aguilera's most acclaimed albums.
In 2006, Aguilera released her fifth studio album, Back to Basics , which is inspired by 1920s-1940s jazz, blues, and soul, [11] and yielded three international singles: "Ain't No Other Man", "Hurt", and "Candyman". [note 2] Four years later, Aguilera released her sixth studio album, Bionic , which sees influences from electronic music, [12] and included the international singles "Not Myself Tonight" and "You Lost Me". [note 3] Her seventh studio release, Lotus (2012), is primarily a pop record with dance-pop and rock styles. [13] Aguilera's eighth studio album, Liberation , followed in 2018 and received critical acclaim. [14] [15] In 2022, Aguilera released her ninth studio album, a Spanish-language record titled Aguilera in three parts, titled La Fuerza , La Tormenta and La Luz . [16]
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My Kind of Christmas is the third studio album and first Christmas album by American singer Christina Aguilera. It was released on October 24, 2000, by RCA Records. The album was recorded from late 1999 to mid 2000, while Aguilera was touring to promote her first two albums: Christina Aguilera (1999) and Mi Reflejo (2000). My Kind of Christmas contains cover versions of Christmas standards, such as "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "Angels We Have Heard on High", as well as several original recordings, which incorporate dance-pop elements. The album was produced by Ron Fair, the Matrix, Robbie Buchanan, Barry Harris and Chris Cox.
"Beautiful" is a song recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera for her fourth studio album, Stripped (2002). It was released as the album's second single on November 16, 2002. A pop and R&B ballad, "Beautiful" was written and produced by Linda Perry and discusses inner-beauty, as well as self-esteem and insecurity. Aguilera commented that she put "her heart and soul" into the track, which she felt represented the theme of Stripped.
"What a Girl Wants" is a song recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera for her self-titled debut album (1999). Written by Shelly Peiken and Guy Roche, the song was completed and pitched to RCA Records executive Ron Fair as "What a Girl Needs"; it was renamed "What a Girl Wants" and given to Aguilera.
"Nobody Wants to Be Lonely" is a song by Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin from his sixth studio album, Sound Loaded (2000). Martin re-recorded the song along with American singer Christina Aguilera in December 2000. The album version was written by Desmond Child, Victoria Shaw, and Gary Burr and produced by Child; the duet received additional production from Walter Afanasieff. The duet was released by Columbia Records on January 16, 2001, as the second single from the album. A mid-tempo pop song and power ballad with elements of flamenco and Latin music, it is about heartbreak and longing.
"The Voice Within" is a song by American singer Christina Aguilera from her fourth studio album, Stripped (2002). The song was written by Aguilera and Glen Ballard, with production handled by Ballard. It is a piano-driven ballad that talks about trusting oneself and one's instincts. "The Voice Within" was released as the fifth and final single from Stripped on October 27, 2003, by RCA Records.
"Reflection" is a song written and produced by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel for the soundtrack of Disney's 1998 animated film Mulan. In the film, the song is performed by Tony Award winner, Filipina singer and actress Lea Salonga as Fa Mulan. An accompanying music video for "Reflection" was included as a bonus to the Disney Gold Classic Collection DVD release of the film in February 2000. Reflection has received highly positive reviews, with critics highlighting its emotional writing and Salonga's vocals.
"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys for her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003). Inspired by the 2001 death of singer Aaliyah, the September 11 attacks, and other events in the world and in Keys' life, the song is about "how material things don't feed the soul". It was released as the second single from The Diary of Alicia Keys on February 17, 2004, by J Records. The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 photograph Le Violon d'Ingres.
American singer Christina Aguilera has released nine studio albums, two extended plays (EPs), six compilation albums, one soundtrack album, 54 singles, and 17 promotional singles. To date, Aguilera has sold around over 100 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling female music artist of all time. Billboard ranked Aguilera as the 37th Greatest Hot 100 Women of All Time and the 44th Greatest Billboard 200 Women of All Time. In the United States alone, Aguilera has sold 18.3 million albums. Through the RIAA she has 18.6 million certified albums units and 10 million certified digital singles units. Aguilera is recognized as the 20th best-selling artist of the 2000s. She has also achieved 10 number one hits on Billboard's Dance Club Songs. In the United Kingdom, Aguilera has sold over 3.3 million albums and 6.1 million singles.
"Hurt" is a song by American singer Christina Aguilera from her fifth studio album, Back to Basics (2006). It was serviced to US contemporary hit radio stations on September 17, 2006, as the album's second single, and was released for purchase in November. Written by Aguilera, Linda Perry, and Mark Ronson, and produced by Perry, the song is a pop ballad with lyrics describing how the protagonist deals with the loss of a loved one and was inspired by the death of Perry's father.
"Candyman" is a song by American singer Christina Aguilera from the second disc of her fifth studio album, Back to Basics (2006). "Candyman" was planned to be released as the second single from Back to Basics; however, RCA Records decided to release "Hurt" instead. Subsequently, the track was released on November 19, 2006, as the third single from the album. "Candyman" is described as a pop and jazz song that imitates swing music whose lyrics are about sex.
"Keeps Gettin' Better" is a song by American singer Christina Aguilera from her first greatest hits album, Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits (2008). It was released as the album's lead single on September 22, 2008, by RCA Records. The song was written by Aguilera and Linda Perry, with the latter producing the song. After giving birth to her son Max, Aguilera looked to "come up with something new and fresh", developing a "futuristic" era of her career. "Keeps Gettin' Better" is an electroclash and electropop song, and was inspired by the likes of Andy Warhol and Goldfrapp. Its lyrics portray Aguilera as a superheroine.
Bionic is the sixth studio album by American singer Christina Aguilera. It was released on June 4, 2010, by RCA Records. Inspired by Aguilera's taste for electronic music, Bionic is characterized as an electropop, futurepop and R&B record. The first half consists of electronic songs incorporating synthesizers and electronic beats, while the second half displays a balladic production. The album's main themes include sex and feminism.
"You Lost Me" is a song by American recording artist Christina Aguilera from her sixth studio album Bionic (2010). It was written by Aguilera, Sia, and producer Samuel Dixon. "You Lost Me" was released on June 25, 2010 by RCA Records as the third single from Bionic. The track is a down-tempo ballad that talks about an unfaithful man, who has left Aguilera's world "infected".
"Something's Got a Hold on Me" is a song by American singer Etta James. The song was written by James, Leroy Kirkland and Pearl Woods, while production was handled by Leonard and Phil Chess. It was released in 1962 as the third single from her 1962 self-titled album as a 7" vinyl disc. Musically, "Something's Got a Hold on Me" is an R&B track with elements of soul, blues and gospel. Upon its release, the single was an R&B hit, peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot R&B Sides chart.
"Blank Page" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Christina Aguilera, taken from her seventh studio album, Lotus (2012). It was written by Aguilera, Chris Braide and Sia, with production done by Braide. Aguilera had worked with Furler on her previous two albums Bionic and Burlesque, both released in 2010. Following the release of Lotus, Aguilera revealed that Furler is one of her favorite people to work with and that she is very inspiring.
"Just a Fool" is a duet recorded by American singer songwriters Christina Aguilera and Blake Shelton for Aguilera's seventh studio album, Lotus (2012). The track was written by Claude Kelly, Wayne Hector, and its producer Steve Robson. "Just a Fool" was sent to contemporary hit and hot adult contemporary radio stations in the United States by RCA Records as the second and final single from the album on December 4, 2012. The song is a country pop ballad which discusses the pain of a break-up.
American singer Christina Aguilera has released five video albums and been featured in thirty-three music videos, five films, thirteen television programs, and seven commercials. Aguilera achieved early fame in 1993 and 1994 when she appeared in the Disney Channel television series The New Mickey Mouse Club, which co-starred her contemporaries Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Ryan Gosling. In 1999, she rose to prominence with her eponymous debut album, whose singles "Genie in a Bottle", "What a Girl Wants", "I Turn to You" and "Come On Over Baby " all received their music videos. The videos for the Spanish versions of the four singles were subsequently released in conjunction with the promotion of Aguilera's 2000 Spanish album Mi Reflejo. In 2001, Aguilera appeared in the music video for "Lady Marmalade", a collaboration with Mýa, Lil' Kim, and Pink, which earned two MTV Video Music Awards for Video of the Year and Best Video from a Film at the 2001 ceremony.
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