Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Background information
Birth name
Christina Maria Aguilera
Also known
as
Christina Aguilera-Bratman,[1]
Xtina[2]
Born
December 18, 1980 (1980-12-18)
Staten Island, New York, United
States
Origin
Wexford, Pennsylvania, United
States
Genre(s)
Pop, R&B, Jazz, Soul, Blues,
Gospel, Pop-Rock, Electro
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, philanthropist
Years active
1990–present
Label(s)
RCA Records
Website
Official website
Christina María Aguilera (born December
18, 1980) is an American Pop/R&B singer
and songwriter. Aguilera first appeared on
national television in 1990 as a contestant on
the Star Search program, and went on to star
in Disney Channel’s television series The
New Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994.
Aguilera signed to RCA Records after record-
ing "Reflection"[3] for the film Mulan. She
came to prominence following her debut al-
bum Christina Aguilera (1999), which was a
commercial success spawning three number
one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] A
Latin pop album, Mi Reflejo (2001), and sev-
eral collaborations followed which garnered
Aguilera worldwide success but she was dis-
pleased with her lack of input in her music
and image.[5]
After parting
from her management,
Aguilera took creative control over her
second studio album Stripped
(2002),[6]
which received mixed reviews and produced
substantial
sales.
The
second
single,
"Beautiful", was a commercial success and
sustained the album’s sales amidst contro-
versy over Aguilera’s sexual image.[7][8][9]
Aguilera’s third studio album Back to Basics
(2006), included elements of soul, jazz, and
blues music, and was released to positive
critical reception. Her fourth studio album is
tentatively
set
for
release
in Summer
2009.[10]
Aside from being known for her vocal abil-
ity, music videos and ever-changing image,
musically, she includes themes of dealing
with public scrutiny, her childhood, and fe-
male empowerment in her music.[11] Apart
from her work in music, she has also dedic-
ated much of her time as a philanthropi