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JANUARY 4, 2002

Christina talks about followup CD
New details are emerging about Christina's upcoming followup CD. According to sources close to the singer, she has been co-producing new material with Dallas Austin (Madonna), Glen Ballard (Alannis Morrisette / Aerosmith / No Doubt), Rockwilder (Jay-Z, Redman), keyboardist Scott Storch (Dr. Dre, Bubba Sparxxx) and former 4 Non Blondes singer/songwriter Linda Perry, who recently lent a few tunes to Pink's 'Missundaztood.'
The sources have also commented that 'this is the best thing Christina's ever done.'
Christina was in Atlanta on New Year's Day to continue work on her new album with Dallas Austin. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Christina and Austin were spotted at South City Kitchen in Midtown, where they had crab cakes and she-crab soup for appetizers. For dinner, Christina munched on fried chicken with mashed potatoes and Austin ate grouper with black beans and rice with hush puppies.
Although the new album is being touted as Christina's sophomore release - her second full-length release, in fact Christina has released two big-selling recordings, including the Grammy-winning Latin CD 'Mi Reflejo,' and 'My Kind of Christmas.'
Fans who can't wait until the new CD release to see Christina perform live again can catch a sneak preview on Sunday, February 24 on NBC-TV, when Christina unveils a new David Foster song as part of her set during the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City.
Christina herself has also divulged a few clues to what her fans can expect in the following interviews with Time magazine, Details, and Rolling Stone.
- Al Gomes and A. Michelle with reports from Katrillion.com
Read the Time interview now!
The Details interview
The Rolling Stone interview

SEPTEMBER 21, 2001
Christina announces more plans for followup CD
At the press conference following the 2001 Video Music Awards on September 6, 2001, Christina told reporters she wants to create a more soulful sound on her upcoming album.
Christina said, 'I have to do something different.' Christina may be correct, as R&B influence is already being felt within the teen pop craze that helped catapult Christina and other superstar acts to the top of the charts just a few years ago. 'N Sync for instance, has recently released a deliberately more funk-oriented album with 'Celebrity'.
Despite numerous rumors about a February release, no date for Christina's new album has been set. The singer said, 'I'm really making sure that I take my time. It's like therapy what I'm doing with this album...it will be very personal.'
- MTV.com
SEPTEMBER 30 , 2001
Excitement Builds Over Christina's Followup CD
Although Christina's fans have seen many release dates reported in the press in the last few weeks, there is still no official release date for Christina's upcoming new CD.
Her spokesperson has stated, 'This is going to be a very personal record for Christina, and she has been a huge part of the writing process thus far.'
Many producers and collaborators have also been mentioned, both on news sites and on thousands of postings on Christina's message boards. But Christina does not want to give away any of the CD's many great surprises.
Christina is in the studio now recording the followup to her 12-million selling smash debut, 'Christina Aguilera.' Christina plans to release the album in early winter 2002, according to her publicist at RCA Records, and will support the new release with a world tour.
'I'm getting many, many ideas for the next record,' Christina told MTV, during an interview in June. 'I can't wait to sink my teeth into it and really get going on it, because it's going to be a whole different project. I'm really excited to get into it.'
'I want to really dig in and take my time with it,' Christina said. 'I haven't actually had a second album yet. I did the Latin album and my Christmas album - side projects all within themselves - but I'm really excited to be writing my next album, collaborating with other people and going to a different place with it. It's going to a more personal place.'
'I wanted some time to really get to know who I am after these past two years that have been so crazy - so I'd have something to really write about, so I'd know how to dig deep. I have things to say. I'm 20 now and I feel like I've been through ten years of things over the past two. It's been a really crazy two years, so I really really wanna take time and make this record personal - something that I really feel and that I'd want my fans to feel.'
In addition, Christina had planned to reach out to some high profile performers to help shake things up.
'(I'll have) a lot of collaborations,' Christina said. 'I'd love to work with a lot of different producers.'
Christina had said initially she would like to work with Timbaland, Lenny Kravitz, Gwen Stefani, and Moby. Gwen is one of Christina's favorite singers and one of her favorite songs is No Doubt's 'I'm Just A Girl.'
Christina has also said, 'I would love to do something with Shakira, even in English, and also with Marc Anthony - he would be cool to do something with in Spanish. And with Celia Cruz, who is the Aretha Franklin of the Latin world. And with India as well.'
Shelly Kearns commented on LiveDaily: 'There are a lot of wonderful things going into the album which I'm afraid I can't divulge right now. Also there are a lot of ideas that I think are really exciting which are being considered now as well.' Shelly continued, 'Things are going very well. Christina is happy and the album is just about done. Wait till you hear it. I can't wait to hear what you guys think of it. She's written most of it, arranged, produced...it's really her project. And overall, I wouldn't call it a 'heavier' sound as reported in the press It's just a bit more grown up.'
Looking for more clues to the followup CD?
- MTV.com with reports from Al Gomes and A. Michelle
Aguilera Looking For Sophomore Success
Christina Aguilera's much anticipated sophomore album is likely to be a hit with the critics and crowds alike. Boasting an edgier sound and self-written lyrics, this CD should end comparisons between Aguilera and bubblegum queen Britney Spears.
It's been two years since the release of Aguilera's self-titled debut disc - which was home to #1 hits like 'Genie In A Bottle,' 'What A Girl Wants' and 'Come On Over Baby.' This former Mouseketeer has risen to a Grammy-winning, multi-platinum pop powerhouse.
In the time since her entrance into the music world Aguilera has proven successful in both the English and Latin fields. She released 'Mi Reflejo' an album done entirely in Spanish which she says reflects her father's Ecuadoran roots. Aguilera has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry including BB King, Brian McKnight, Sting, Ricky Martin and most recently Pink, Mya and Lil' Kim on their #1 smash 'Lady Marmalade.' Not bad for a 20-year old.
While most her age are working odd jobs to pay their way through college, Aguilera is carving her niche in the entertainment business. The outlook is very good for her newest record. She has expanded her horizons musically and gained new and excited fans. There's nowhere for this young and talented beauty to go except up.
- Billboard Magazine

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