The Real Problem With Christina Aguilera

[@aintnootherfan]

I don't encourage any hate towards Christina. Overly harsh and negative comments are gonna get deleted. Same goes for comments regarding her family and appearance. I intentionally don't mention commercial success, charts etc. as I find these irrelevant to the discussion. This is a look from a fan's perspective.

[@kylesaludares2359]

2:16 replied on this comment not because I'm an xtina stan but because your sound effects made me die... die laughing. Again, you deserve Oscars! 😍 and please... continue making great contents! Edit: This video is very very very saddening for fans to be honest.. Feeling that your idol takes his/her fans for granted.

[@ronanyomu5967]

Do the same vid but on Nicole schezinger and fergie

[@quemcantaoconto3172]

Her gift is one of a kind in my opinion, and she used it in the ways we see... And I agree with your point of view, also AND I'm no one here

[@Salsero12]

You said you outgrown her style so.... She is no prisoner. Wtf 🤣

[@aaronxalapa]

commercial success it is relevant, no one wants to lose money...

[@miakaelvira9556]

Honestly every since Bionic, it really feels like Christina haven’t been the same. It’s almost like she lost something and it breaks my heart. I’m a major fan of hers and wished there was much more promo for her last album. I really enjoyed it and felt like she had a nice recharge. We’ll see once the pandemic is over what she’ll have going on

[@jeromewilson1048]

Honestly, I think ain’t no other fan hit it right on the head when he said it seems she became a slave to her style. She’s suffered from it and continues to suffer from it but she still wont change and it’s affected her career. Another big thing is it seems she’s lost confidence. Many people agreed that when we heard Bionic and Liberation, it sounded like she lost confidence halfway through. And that lack of confidence is noticeable in more than just her music.

[@khanhdoattitude]

​@@jeromewilson1048 She's far from a slave to her style. She plays around with more styles most artists. She's just not committed to promoting her music appropriately. Bionic is a dance electronic record and she chose Not Myself Tonight + You Lost Me to be singles, crazy! Liberation should have been a full Hiphop / RnB record. Like I Do is a bop and totally deserving of the Grammy nomination. B2B and prior she always played a character to fully embrace a moment / era in her music but after that she dropped this commitment. Musically, she's still playful and experimental but this doesn't translate to her image or promotion.

[@jeromewilson1048]

@asava17 She’s not as hungry and I think her “failures” really did a number on her.

[@jeromewilson1048]

@@khanhdoattitude When i say she’s a slave to her style, I mean she wont get proper training, and thus she limits herself. And from what i hear, Bionic was mostly all ballads, they came in later and added songs like not myself tonight (which i hate). So the album didn’t have a sense of continuity. Also, just my opinion, is was far too sexual and i think the real beauty of the album got lost in that. To really have a great album and a great era you need to fully embrace a theme and aesthetic. She doesn’t seem to do that anymore because she seems to lack full confidence in it, giving us songs she thinks are more mainstream and what she thinks people will want to hear, rather than really tell a story from her heart.

[@jgg5812]

Yeah, she kinda lost her passion for music after the bionic fiasco and all she went through in 2010/2011. Lotus should have been her comeback album but she let it flop with the lack of promotion, feuds with other artists and terrible looks. I think she boycotted herself on purpose and said fuck you to her label and the music industry

[@jeraldisme]

When it comes to mentioning Mariah, y'all need to stop with this "not as successful as she used to be" mess. At her level of celebrity, she has nothing to prove anymore. She's still successful. She has a legacy and a devoted fan base and Lambs are literally born everyday. She already did what had to be done

[@felipecabreratoro]

We need a whole video about MC

[@grossartus]

True despite she not popping #1 songs she's still successful and she got finally AIWFC #1 after decades

[@JoLeeRey]

Truth! 💜

[@eleeveeayees3425]

@@felipecabreratoro this is true, some of her fans are really young.

[@clayhammond9768]

You nailed it when you said Xtina is a prisoner of her own vocals. She leans heavily into a dark, covered sound that she augments with run after run, and it's become almost artificial and certainly unnecessary. She's like a caricature of herself, and I think she's forgotten what her real voice is like. The last time I thought she was in her element was Burlesque, and I loved everything she did there. She needs better music to sing, and she needs someone to give her permission to tone it down and find her real voice again. In the meantime, ima sing some Back to Basics and go back to waiting.

[@dayan9500]

The last time ive got interest in her song was Say Something after thats it just meh. I start to thinking that the industry doesnt wanna really support her because her weight isn't appealing for the show

[@chi8772]

@@dayan9500 what’s wrong with her weight?

[@dayan9500]

​@@chi8772I already wrote it

[@winnied87]

Yes, something about retro style that works with her vocals well. Stripped was good, too.

[@rondelmoore7130]

I agree

[@olimunleashed6916]

Totally agree, i also feel Xtina cannot get over the stripped era ( her best era ) and she is always trying to recreate it with all of her albums now, first single is always a sexual song; NMT/YB/Accelerate, then there is always a ballad on her albums that she is always comparing comparing to beautiful; Hurt/You lost me/Blank Page, and her interviews are always so repetitive, she always talk about female empowerment, the domestic violence she experienced as a child, how she always tries to find the beauty within imperfections and starts talking about stripped, fighter and beautiful, how she takes times between records to live her life and then she names britney/MMC. Those are the only topics she ever discusses in all her interviews, she never talks about anything new, to a point that i was a huge fan at one point but then i stopped watching her interviews cause they were all the same,i recently watched her interview with andy cohen and nothing has changed

[@wabz180]

you are so spot on. i couldn't have said it better myself.

[@mysteriousbluehat2035]

I think the reason is because she is semi-retired. She just work on her own term and when she feels like it.

[@IDontWantThisStupidHandle]

Agreed. The main argument seems to stem from the idea she, as a successful artist, NEEDS to provide her fans with more content. That is not the case. She deserves praise for her work whenever she puts it out (and whenever it is praiseworthy) -- she should not be tied to our expectations.

[@jeromewilson1048]

@@IDontWantThisStupidHandle When you say “I have a lot of good things coming for you guys soon!” And totally reneg on that, then yeah, fans will be rightfully upset. Not about her having to do anything, its the fact that when she says she is gonna do something and doesn’t or could easily do something that would help her with what she’s trying to do and doesn’t, then thats where the problem lies

[@IDontWantThisStupidHandle]

@@jeromewilson1048 Unlike many artists who promise something "real", "raw", and "liberating" -- her album actually contained music that was like that. I don't fault an artist for taking her time -- especially at that level of commercial success where there are hundreds of other people standing in the way of the album's release (producers, publicists, her "team", etc). Albums are CONSTANTLY pushed back through no fault of the artists recording them, and there are also times when you create something just to find it doesn't work, and you need to go back to the drawing board.

[@jeromewilson1048]

@@IDontWantThisStupidHandle Yeah sometimes things happen and projects dont come to light but Xtina doesn’t quite have that excuse. She’s been in this industry for minute, she knows the deal. I belive she has a home studio, many connections, and she is a very rich bitch. If she really want to put out a project she can fund it herself. If she wanted to do something to invigorate her fan base, she would be dropping covers or getting out there performing. Thats how I can tell the ones that really want it from the ones that don’t. Alright, label is fucking around, let me get on KZbin and do a cover. I’ll get in IG live and engage with fans. Ill have my social media person set up only fans or something and post there. The ones who are hungry for it will create art by any means. I’m happy for you that you seemed to love liberation, for me, it was alright. Lyrically it bit sophomoric, and emotionally she seems to keep it kinda vague, never going into too much depth. For someone of her age and level of talent and where she should be in her life, I expected more. And if you cant guarantee its coming soon, don’t say its coming soon.

[@jeromewilson1048]

@@IDontWantThisStupidHandle Also, it doesn’t take four years to put out a good album. If you have a good team, a clear vision, funds, and you actually have something real to say, you could put a great album out every other year.

[@huhuhuhurricanestreamwow7937]

A colab of britney and xtina with both of them having relaxed vocals would be so iconic and beautiful

[@alokinrainborn]

Amen amen amen 🙏🏻

[@saintperth3978]

Yesss...2 of the biggest Pop Stars in 90s will be everyone dream to collab. Maybe 2 songs one with (Dance Pop and a Ballad).

[@gotosleep2876]

I WISHH!!

[@atolm1]

Really? That makes no sense. That's like when mariah was asked if she would collab w jlo and she said she didn't know what that would sound like (i.e. bi%h please!) Don't ask VOCALISTS to sing with lipsyncers, it's offensive.

[@Synchronicety]

they are so mighty, they just don't know

[@JaoRaffa]

Great video! It hurts my feeling as an Brazilian fan that she'd never performed here with neither of her tours. She's huge here in latin america, it's about time to apreciate us more

[@mathdirrty]

Como o novo álbum vai ser em espanhol, penso que ela fará tours pela América Latina e América do Norte (quando a situação do Covid-19 estiver estável) É triste ser fã e não ter conteúdo para consumir, mas ao mesmo tempo, acho que ela sabe o que é melhor para ela. Os verdadeiros vão sempre aguardar com o carinho de sempre

[@dontellahfonne]

I've been a Christina fan since Genie and went into "stan mode" from about 2008-2013ish, but I've been around for each album era (expect Liberation). It was a combination of things that made me stop following her career closely, I still love her music but being a hardcore fan of an artist is exhausting. The most frustrating things sometimes is other fans, because they have these great expectations of what the artist should do and that influences other fans, and then gradually everyone begins expecting things that were not promised in the first place. In Christina's case, it is always the issue of "the next album" which is YEARS of fans hyping up the next record, speculating a release month/year/date, only to be wrong time and time again, followed with lots of complaining. Then when the album finally does come out, it either underwhelms, underperforms or is not "promoted enough" or whatever. I find it best just to be a casual fan of Christina, I enjoy her much more when I'm not focused on her every move career-wise.

[@imapisces0308]

This is me to a t. It sucks because (not to compare) Mariah still gives us good music and is consistent and does her best to give us her all and make the fans happy. I think Christina goes through the motions. If you are gonna take a break come back hard to let us know you are back.

[@jgg5812]

She has lost many many fans during the last decade. I remember the meltdowns during the 6 year gap between Lotus and Liberation because it was lie after lie and an absolute lack of connection with fans. At some point we thought she was almost retired. It was hard. And then came Liberation which didn't quite match the expectations (specially after releasing Accelerate...). She really needs a huge comeback. The 2010's were terrible for her as a solo artist, hope the 2020's will be better

[@AS-zj4jv]

I disagree about Mariah - she's even bigger now as an artist in the essence of her legacy, rather than chart performances. All I Want For Christmas Is You is poised to become the biggest song ever in music history as it just gets bigger and bigger each year.

[@lvlimua]

I agree with you. Tbh of you ask international fans they will recognize more of Mariah's songs instead of xtina

[@despairingleonardo]

@@lvlimua ya. xtina is far less famous compared to MC. Mariah has tons of no.1 classics and the albums sold much much more. MC's singing appeals to more people while in Xtina's case that people either love her or hate her singing. It's more extreme.

[@SvobodovaEva]

@@lvlimua Idk, Mariah was never a big star in Europe, as far as i remember. Xtina on the other hand had massive popularity here.

[@Reikyellah]

@@SvobodovaEva “Europe” ... more like in the UK lmao

[@gerachannel]

@@despairingleonardo Mariah in Latinoamerica is kind of famous but Christina was a massive hit and people still know her a lot, i think is similar in Europe.

[@LordDarma]

Christina Aguilera has matured and came to a point that she is contented of what she has and not. There will come a time on our age that we don’t care about attention, fame or even normal people like me just want to stay at home and don’t go out with friends. The most important thing is she is happy, got a peace of mind, and living the life she wanted for her family. She had her time and she truly knows that. I am not disappointed at Xtina I miss her doing music but if she wants her life to be this way and she’s happy then I am happy for her/

[@emmalauriston4983]

I hope that were the case but I doubt it. Which is why we're having this conversation to begin with

[@despairingleonardo]

Pretty much agree with all the things u said. I have been thinking she can be more active to the fans by utilizing the social media , especially during Covid 19, like put out some cover, small online concert for free, live stream answering fans questions and so on.

[@aintnootherfan]

Fans would love it! Like it doesn’t have to be much, people would love a quick casual cover posted on her yt channel or a Q&A live

[@sashkaulanov]

I'm ready to pay!! 😁🤣 but there's no concert to purchase 😁

[@ChristinaMariaAguilera]

You know how her q&as have been. Her basically answering everything we've known about for years. In recent times, the only somewhat interesting interviews she had were with Andy Cohen...

[@LitrallyAJ]

@@ChristinaMariaAguilera She is really good at taking interesting questions and not answering them lmao. She would just talk about her "truth".

[@Salsero12]

Christina did a lot during Covid. Come on now.

[@ajayyy6060]

I need a Mariah/Xtina collab 😭 I’ve been wanting one for awhile, even in 2020 their mua/friend (Kristofer Buckle) said they have great respect for each other so atleast they aren’t feuding anymore

[@denverz9626]

I want that pink and x collab

[@reng935]

Mariah won't do that and we all know that. Haha!

[@ajayyy6060]

@@reng935 Well we all thought that Mariah wouldn’t collab with Ariana...

[@reng935]

@@ajayyy6060 oooh good point.

[@dinasilva9263]

I'm a LAMB and a FIGHTER so i definitely would Love, Love, love, that collaboration...❤️

[@genieinavocal685]

I can't agree more, her company really didn't do a lot of publicity for her new music. In addition, since the beginning of the epidemic, Christina has very little interaction with fans. Nice video!

[@brendasprankle9394]

Christina is a beautiful woman, fabulous singer, professional. I do not need anyone to tell me how or who she is. I love Christina. She is the best. SO gifted. Miss her. Come out and sing.

[@impassionskin]

I think we've all matured enough collectively as a fanbase to acknowledge a lot of these things as being true. One thing that should have been mentioned is she has been funding a lot of her projects herself (such as videos), starting with Bionic. She should reach out to collaborators. Maybe things will change now that she is managed by Roc Nation.

[@bioniXking]

she got lost after bionic, disconnected forever with her artist within, Nina Simone once said that when an artist lost his connection with singing he would never be able to recover it, or something like that, xtina never found Maria truly 😔

[@bohlalenchabeleng1370]

I didn't know Nina Simone was a prophet 😳

[@robangel0816]

It’s true, and what made Bionic so sick was the collaborations. She needs to keep doing that. Do a Rock album. Work with artists available on her new label, Alicia Keys! GRIMES! ANY producer would be humbled to work with her, her voice is a true instrument.

[@JoaquimInverno]

Bionic is awesome! Honestly I never understood the hate

[@michaelvaughn3703]

@@robangel0816 Hell no! We need LESS collabs. Liberation was full of collabs. If you take away the interludes and the collabs there’s literally only 4-5 songs with just her on it.

[@robangel0816]

@@michaelvaughn3703 I meant producers, on Bionic she worked with M.I.A, Goldfrapp, Le Tigre, Ladytron, Sia, etc.

[@maxie_is_well5521]

Finally someone put words to my unspoken thoughts..i remember the Liberation era being like yaasss Xtina is back and after some 5time being like 'wait why isn't she being pushed everywhere? Shouldn't this be a bigger deal than it is? I mean its friggin Xtina?' Plus the album was a really awesome body of work in my books

[@mijalakis3]

She has alienated her fans a lot. She is still one of the best singers out there, she is not 18 anymore but today's 18 year Olds can't sing like she did so... I still support her and I know there is more there than what she has been releasing lately, maybe she is a bit lost and needs to reconnect with her roots instead of looking for a successful single. She tried on her last album but it was lacking still specially when we know what she is capable of. In my opinion Stripped and Back to basics are 2 of the best albums released in the 00s with Confessions of a Dance floor by Madonna, The Emancipation of Mimi by Mariah Carey. Legendary albums for legendary women

[@joshracing55]

And another thing she’s always comparing her albums like a stripped 2.0 too, I am really praying and hoping that with her new label roc nation Will promote the hell out of her and keep her busy

[@sikerslalatm3147]

Lol you don’t have to sing like her to show that you are talented as a singer. Everyone sings different

[@TheSaintbx]

@@joshracing55 I’m so sick of the Stripped worship. It’s an amazing album, can she ever top it??? I wish she had that drive again. I remember an interview she made during Back to Basics where she said she took down every award she’d ever won when making the album. To keep that hunger alive. Where’s Maria???

[@takemyhand1988]

@@TheSaintbx I feel like if she get really hurt again.

[@KrisBryant99]

​@@joshracing55 I think the main issue with Aguilera is that she strayed too far from her Latin roots after the first album to become more like Brittney Spears.

[@SonsOfAlan]

I love Christina with all my heart. It's been hard to watch her become her own worst enemy after 2010. She's been through a lot but I feel she's coming out stronger now. We love u Tine

[@Iheartmusic301]

I’m a fan and I will always be. Saying that, I respect her decision and private life. Who am I to demand her making more video or touring etc.? I mean I don’t even have children and sometimes I can barely keep my shit together. I saw her in the Netherlands during her Liberation tour and it was mind blown.

[@Ryan_K535]

I would not say I am a fan of Christina, but she is hella vocally talented. She has inspired many and many singers to come. However, we must be objective. That is why I fully agree with you. Such a powerful fandom (hi fighters ♥️) should be kept satisfied. I love how you expressed your opinion respectfully, and as always thank you for your videos! 👌

[@ilb473]

The artist doesn't owe anything to people. She releases new music - you pay money and get it. She's touring - you pay for ticket then go and see her singing live. That's the deal. She doesn't owe anyone anything else. It's not like we payed her money and then didn't get our CDs or like we bought tickets but she cancelled her show (although that happens sometimes). If she's releasing new music, then she's doing everyone favour. If she's not, then she's living her life which she has every right for. Or maybe someone should become her conservator making her work hard? Do not we try to get another huge artist from conservatorship? I am Xtina's fan and it's not at all hard for me to stay like this.

[@cprado225]

I have to somewhat disagree with this and I am a big Xtina fan. I feel like any artist no matter who they are owe their fans the best performances or albums. The best that they can give. That's what the fans are expecting and paying for. She is extremely talented and I absolutely love her though. Don't get me wrong about that.

[@naosoumarcelo]

Yeah, the lack of content is what bothers me the most! She has a home studio FFS! As a fan, I would love huge album releases with high-budget videos and thousands of appearances like in the past, but I know these days are in the past. Nowadays nothing would make me happier than a surprise EP or short album recorded from home as a gift to her fans" "Hi, fighters, I've been cooking some magic in my home studio, thank u so much for your unconditional support, hope you like it, xoxo!"

[@CreativeTeamGMA7]

Real talk here are, Family over career is good., She Doesn't care charts or being there with new and mediocres...Not being controlled is a freedom....She's so talented , artistic and versatile.. Truth is Fans are not fully supporting her.. Downloaded song illegally.... Fans are also the problem...

[@gabreldelaney]

Exactly agreed

[@merrychristmasiiyouera8365]

OH WE ARE READY FOR THIS DISCUSSION I LOVE XTINA BUT WE HAVE TO HAVE THIS DISCUSSION ❤️ Edit: YESSSS I WISH SHED INTERACT WITH THE FIGHTERS MORE YALL ARE SUCH A LOYAL FANBASE AND YALL DESERVE IT

[@Solo-vh9fm]

It sounds like Christina is insecure and tries to be private like Beyoncé is. The problem is she doesn’t have that audience to go back to like Beyoncé does after taking breaks and it might be she takes the audience that she has for granted unlike someone like Mariah (I’m not trying to be negative here). I think this insecurity is shown in her constant changes of appearance and lack of touring. The fact she did start touring again and gave every song her all shows that she does want to engage with her fans, and at least she’s still singing the vast majority of her songs 100% live, unlike a lot of other artists...

[@iversonlopez8538]

Well people like bash mariah so she really just likes to interact with her fans

[@lydob2471]

Faxxx

[@prettietingz5994]

Whats the point of bringing Mariah up here?

[@Solo-vh9fm]

@@prettietingz5994 I was just using it as an example. That’s on everyone else if they’re offended

[@samuelking9497]

I caught that shade at the end

[@cokacolalight4896]

I agree with everything you said. Another problem for me is her lack of effort during live shows. She is great when she does ballads but she is no longer entertaining during faster songs. Bad or no dancing, walking up and down the stage while out of breath and having the background singers sing most of your choruses and also during Vegas she even had CD vocals playing in the background sometimes... it was dissapoinging. If she wants to be out of shape and just stand there then release a ballad album and focus on that.

[@ff2ff263]

I will never forget how SIA said back in 11' during a Q&A how badly the backlash of Bionic affected Christina.

[@mariahxlambily2022]

Because she is an artist first and foremost, not just a puppet.

[@Necrodancer555]

omg where did she say it? I'd like to watch the full interview

[@emianna4936]

please link interview!!

[@TheSaintbx]

We are all curious!!!

[@ruebenromero2497]

Which Q&A

[@bioniXking]

2007 Australian Interview Interviewer: Have you reached the level of success you want? Aguilera: No, I've yet to pursue so many more goals but for me it's all about to stay hungry and creative. 👆🏻 where's that Aguilera 😔?

[@alexsummers9684]

I truly do miss that era. She had just released B2B and was enjoying so much success, publicly and personally. I wonder if her divorce and family problems (her father) contributed to her present mentality?

[@higorbueno3761]

As one of them I really appreciate you mentioning Brazilian fans I’m waiting my entire life for a opportunity to see her live :(

[@freeinghumanitynow]

Aguilera is a great example of an artist who never found an actual genre. Vocally, she shines on contemporary pop R&B joints but she's way too into the cheesy techno dance. Her fans refuse to admit that she's musically aimless.

[@griik1236]

After Bionic. She was not the same. She was not as hungry and driven like before. I understand her personal struggles at the time might haven takem a big toll on her. Now, she is just lax and more carefree. She could release an album and just call it a day.

[@LuizHenrique-ze9em]

I think that the fact that she rules her career and the record company, makes her laziness increase. She has reached a stage in her life when she can do what she wants, as long as she wants. As a fan I also feel the same feeling expressed in the video. She has so many Brazilian fans, faithful who are crazy about her and in 22 years she didn't even have the courage to do a show there. Sometimes I think she is insecure, afraid that her concerts will not show up or gain visibility, as she spent a long time missing from the media and the world. I am Brazilian, and I am still waiting (with little hope) for a show from you. It would be the biggest dream in my entire life. I get crazy just thinking about her singing live, with her unique and powerful voice. She has to understand that we value her a lot, time goes by and the best vocalists grow old. Mariah, celine, she ...

[@iagotorres8903]

Br aquii e concordo demais, quando ela expandiu a X tour pra ir até o Mexico quase morri com a possibilidade dela ir pra America do Sul e, claro, pro Brasil, sabia, as vezes acho q a Christina tem ranço com o Brasil por caisa daquela entrevista do fantastico onde o reporter esculacha ela, sla, vai q algum amigo pu proximo dela soube e contou pra ela ahushsshs

[@prettietingz5994]

She is part of roc nation now, i hope that would make her hard working again

[@LuizHenrique-ze9em]

@@iagotorres8903 é triste. A última esperança que teremos será em 2022. Esse ano ela lançará um álbum em espanhol, e quem sabe ela talvez note Argentina, Brasil...

[@sailorfan86]

She never performed in Brazil????

[@LuizHenrique-ze9em]

@@sailorfan86 Unfortunately not.

[@JohnMagnificat]

Christina was one of the last vocal queen. She just arrived after the Vocal trinity (Celine, Mariah, Whitney). Unfortunately that period finished . The actual music industry has taken an another direction. Apart from Ariana ( but her music has changed a lot recently) there are no real vocalists nowadays in the terms as it was for Christina and the divas before her

[@JordanWilliams-ix2td]

Sweetie, there's Morisette Amon, Keke Wyatt, Jazmine Sullivan, Jojo, Tori Kelly, Jessie j, Katrina Velarde. All vocalist who sing circles around the popstars even Ariana. Lets not get on gospel singers that's a whole other breed. You just focus on mainstream singers.

[@andresn695]

@@JordanWilliams-ix2td most of them started in the late 90s... so this is not a valid point point lol

[@fao6783]

TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU, I THINK YOU WERE RIGHT AND IT IS THE BEST OBJECTIVE COMMENT I HAVE READ !!!

[@vinhle5858]

Andrés N Tori, JoJo, Morisette and Jessie J did not start in the 90s, so your point is invalid.

[@JohnMagnificat]

@@vinhle5858 they are sure great singers and vocalists but have they sold millions of albums as it was for the Vocal trinity ? This is the point. The industry has changed

[@itsmehimsanson]

I am a huge loyal Christina Aguilera fan but she is the type of artist that takes her time to develop and release music, the touring part in certain countries is not possible as much as the fans wants her there she can’t however is being told that she will release a Spanish or part Spanish album so as a latino I can’t wait to listen to those, going back to the touring is not that easy for her to tour wherever she will love to perform is not a freedom like that or maybe is not about freedom either is about something we don’t know or can’t assume. As a fan, I appreciate everytime she does what makes her the ducking Christina Aguilera her unique more iconic runs and singing skills is what makes her and yeah like you said her music is never a problem she is a beast and very creative and still makes great pop music that’s just not appreciated and have you instead of pressuring her to drop content question how does she feels she drops iconic pop songs and they end up being flops? Do you want to wonder how over she might be over it, she is Christina Aguilera the world should automatically like her music just as they like other pop artist music that’d not as good, it’s a matter of things that are out of her hands, she is a legendary vocalist and that will live up for history as a fact, she knows that and is not that she doesn’t care about us is that you said it yourself she proved herself a long time ago, she drops music to please us not to make hits and when she drop music is always music we will love as fans and that for me is more than enough, that’s just my opinion as one of her biggest huge enormous fans. That lady is my idol ❤️

[@luizafaco]

In "Maria" and "Twice" is where we can really see her passion and artistry, but besides that the Liberation album was a mess. Ever since Bionic she's lost: vocally, conceptually, visuals, everything. It's a shame, Stripped and Back to basics were both so iconic and had such a big impact in pop culture.

[@adamsamess2163]

The fact that I could (and have had to resist the urge) to make THIS EXACT VIDEO except flipping it for Celine instead of Christina. They’re kind of in the same boat, except Celine is constantly performing, where as Christina didn’t for a very long time, they share A LOT of unfortunate similarities in their careers currently

[@jae8378]

im sorry i tried to take this comment seriously i rly did but THE PFP 😭😭

[@didixtar2863]

Celine is in a completely diferente level; she’s a living legend; Christina, as much as I love her, is not there, at least not yet.

[@alexsummers9684]

I do agree but Celine does belong in a different era. She's practically a living legend and a legacy artist. She does not need to release any more albums (although if she did, we would all be happy). She's part of the 90s divas (Whitney, Mariah,...) and she's had such an incredible career. Christina, on the other hand, still has so much to give in my opinion. The fact that she only released 3 albums (and a christmas album) during the prime years of her career is quite disappointing. She waited too long between Back to Basics and Bionic, which greatly contributed to her losing impact in the music industry. Take her peers, Britney or Beyonce, for example, they consistently released great bodies of work during their best years, accumulating fans from different generations not just those who have followed them from the beginning.

[@adamsamess2163]

@Lara The Ring Fabian Celines stage in her English career started to dramatically shift in 2003, only a 2 year difference in comparison to Xtina. Far far less album releases, far far less album promotion, less overall releases and effort and she went into overdrive with pointless Vegas shows

[@jorgesoler7753]

@@adamsamess2163 pointless??

[@omgnobrain]

She was and still is my idol, Stripped got me through some insane times as a teenager. But in this era of social media, I agree that her platforms are very empty. What bugs me most about her instagram for example, is that you can tell she's not the one posting. It's some intern or staff. It makes it feel like its her business account, not a personal one. Doesn't reply to comments, doesn't do lives, nothing spontaneous. And its such a shame, because she seemed way more engaged with her fans when social media didn't even exist. Who remembers the taxi tour she did to promote Stripped, for example? Dunno man, we all wanna see more of her, still love her to death but just wish she wasn't so gated.

[@politecat4236]

Stripped Live in NYC special is on KZbin! I love the taxicab part! Agree 100% with your post. I hope she will get more into social media with her young team members as an influence

[@mgdkns6678]

I can totally relate to you, girl. Same as you, Stripped was pivotal in my teenage years and it got me through really dark times. I absolutely love also B2B and Bionic was good too, in my opinion. But after Bionic................... wtf happened?! What affected her most( in my opinion) was her divorce form Jordan, which happened after Bionic. Christina never got the same after the divorce. While she was with Jordan she was a totally different person, and after she met this Matt guy she literally changed in a big and not so great way. While she was with Jordan she had great albums out, she looked really beautiful and in shape, took care of herself, toured the world successfully, she had her own image and style, was covering magazines worldwide, doing campaigns with Versace, Stephen Webster, etc. After this Matt guy everything went downhill. Say what you want, but with her huge talent it is pretty odd that in 10 years she never got back even half of the success and relevance she used to have. It seems that some people encouraged her to stay home and bake cookies instead of killin’ it in her career... Jordan really had a great impact on her creatively, and it is plain and clear to see looking at the facts and the difference between the before and after their relationship... I don’t care much about her having an Instagram huge presence, as long as she puts out great projects. She does neither. I like DiCaprio’s movies, I couldn’t care less about what he posts on his insta honestly. But he delivers in his work so I stay a “fan” and happy to see his next work. Christina does neither that much. Her management seems clueless too. I feel like she has not very good influences around her or people that don’t really want to see her win.

[@LitrallyAJ]

Also I think that long ass billionaire tour she did from 2013-2017 is a good example of how much she does not care. She would rather do easy one off gigs that pay millions than give back to her fans. It's a literal pandemic and she is STILL finding a way to do the Billionaire Tour. Surely she can't be THAT busy that over the last year she couldn't livestream for an hour singing a couple songs.

[@annamaraj8425]

Absolutely great video! Thank you so much. I'm an die hard fan since 1998. All I can say is: to be a Xtina fan is exhausting. I can feel she doesn't care about her own fanbase. She loves us but she doesn't care.... It's killing me..

[@gabrielmatos4624]

Those videos of her saying she's been working on a body of work for years ALWAYS get me like 💀💀💀💀 That was a great analysis, loved the video! I don't consider myself a fighter properly, but I do like a lot of Xtina songs (Bionic is a true masterpiece and my favorite album of hers, btw) and I have so much respect for her, both as an artist and as a person, and I think you made some valid points here. The lack of new content, presence on social media, live performances... Is something that I, as a huge Britney & Avril fan, truly understand how frustrating can be. As fans, we hate to see our idols' work fly under the radar, to feel like they have gone underappreciated by the mainstream public, despite being extremely talented. I hope she makes a huge comeback and that in the next era she feels more excited about promoting the singles & album (with, of course, the help of her label and management because let's be honest, we are fools to think that ALL of that depends on the artist ONLY).

[@graysang5386]

liberation is a masterpiece. it has lotsss of bops that never got that chance to be heard other than fighters

[@cameronrobinson7400]

Nah. That wasn’t it..

[@graysang5386]

@@cameronrobinson7400 gtfo tasteless

[@MP_Guz]

the problem is not Xtina's music and especially not her voice. It's how her eras were handled. after 3 big eras she released Bionic in 2010, honestly I'm surprised she doesn't hate the record considering her label forced her to change its concept and it was received so badly her fandom was abandoning her and her label only focused on promoting the lead single. i don't think it's a bad album (Xtina is not capable of making a bad album -unless we count just be free- ), but considering how badly it was handled I'm not surprised it did this bad in terms of success and reception. after the horrendous Bionic era, the divorce and the tragic 2011 I believe her following album, Lotus, was basically the tool she used to blow off her steam, this is why the record has many different emotions and sounds: several happy song, sad ones, deep ones, songs where she makes fun of haters, songs about how she wants to sing like she prefers etc. I believe this was her perfect album for a comeback especially given the radio friendly sound it had, but it was a hard time for her she wasn't fully focused on delivering her usual live vocals or push the era like she used to and the fact the label barely pushed the project until they abandoned it so early didn't motivate her either. Liberation era... i don't even know, she seemed lost and that's probably why she had that huge gap before releasing. Honestly it's like she lost her usual motivation to deliver the energy and passion she used to deliver during her first eras because everyone abandoned her.

[@mariahxlambily2022]

Honestly I think she just got used to her comfortable lifestyle and who are we to tell her what she should do or not? I mean yes we are the reason why she can afford to take long breaks but at the end of the day we pay for what she offers us and we always want to buy her gorgeous voice. Yes I wish she'd promote more and release more often but maybe her long breaks are the reason why she's still sane in this overwhelming industry.

[@TheSaintbx]

Her photos on Instagram wearing a dress in the pool drinking wine in the daylight should say it all.

[@jedmartins]

I agree with everything you said, I’m 35 and I’ve been a fan since 1999 and it’s hard watching other fan bases getting music all the time, videos or just simple content and we get barely nothing. I love xtina to death but now feels like half of my life I’ve been waiting for things that never gonna happen.

[@cameronrobinson7400]

Unless they are somewhat new no one is music all the time. Especially from industry vets.

[@19879thomas]

I feel like Christina is the type of singer that doesn't necessarily follow other artists when it comes to promotion (sometimes it seems that even management doesn't really push her material). She is also the kind of singer that experiments a lot with sound, image etc. and doesn't fit the mold of "consistency". From her debut album, Stripped, Back To Basics, Bionic, Lotus,Liberation...her collaborations...she really isn't the kind of singer that can be fit into one genre so I guess that in terms of fans that can affect perhaps her fan base (except hardcore fans).

[@DanielDegagne]

I think a lot of this type of conversation (with any artist) just comes down to expectations people have from their idols. The ideas of how one spends their time, what they create, what is an acceptable way to interact with their audience, how they promote their music or where they tour, how often, etc. comes from industry standards and comparisons with other artists who are different people with different teams. I personally appreciate the way Christina conducts herself with her work as I personally do feel that I can see and respect the truth she carries in doing what she wants and delivering when the moment comes. A lot of what she expresses and what I feel from her really mirror my own life and the way I see things - example, living my authentic truth, taking time away from everything and everybody to be with me, letting go of expectations from others on how to live my life, slowly cultivating projects for whatever time is right for them to see the light of day, etc - I just really can connect and resonate with messages that come from her, both directly, musically, and from my own speculations. It’s much less of ‘what do I want as a fan?’ and more ‘does this resonate with me right now?’ if that makes sense. And if it doesn’t resonate, that is a personal feeling based on how you connect with something. But ten years ago, I would probably hold the same sentiment as I did want to see my favourite artists doing new things all the time because I was so enamoured with them. So I understand the perspective of evaluating ones actions through the lens of a fan wanting more. But since you asked for thoughts - I appreciate her as an individual doing what she wants and sharing pieces of her truth along the way in whatever way makes sense for her as it should always be up to her and nobody else to decide what that looks like. ❤️

[@Clonehalle]

I couldn't agree more 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@sarin82]

I remember that back in 2006, Christina was the bomb. She topped the charts worldwide at that time and her album Back to basics was hot property. But after that she took a hiatus and started a family, a greatest hits album was released in 2008 but fans had to wait until 2010 for her to release new material. In the meantime artists like Katy Perry and Lady GaGa stepped up and became the new teen idols and by the time Christina released Bionic, she already cooled down and became old news. That's how ruthless the industry is, if you no longer want to be the top performer, you''ll get replaced just as easy and that's what happened to Christina IMO; after she gave birth she no longer fitted the image that the record labels gave her and she got replaced by younger models.

[@ericvisser6200]

Liberation is a decent album, but in contrast to the long wait and so many empty promises along the way, I can say that after being a fan since Stripped this was the first time I was ever disappointed with music from her, the album is very short, has many collaborations in which she sounds like the featured artist. I don’t know, it just was a huge let down to me. I feel like after all these years she should have come back ready and with some of her best work. I also saw her live on the X Tour, her vocals were fantastic but the show was short, she barely sang full songs, it just felt messy and incomplete especially because I’ve seen the Back to Basics tour twice. I just don’t think she is as passionate about music as she was in the 00’s, I agree with you that there’s much more potential for her when it comes to success today but I’ve also accepted and learned to take everything she says with a grain of salt, I’ll be happy and supportive when she drops music, but I’m not gonna expect too much anymore, especially when it comes to promotion or longevity.

[@PedroIracheta]

I get what you say... I saw her live for the 1st time during the X Tour and even though I enjoyed the show I felt it was rushed and didn't have a concept. Most of the time she sang shortened versions of her songs, lots of quick changes with no interaction with her and the show was only 1 hour long.

[@ericvisser6200]

@@PedroIracheta This!!! I feel like it was just her dancers on stage and backdrops playing for 40% of the show. Vocally she slayed though. So gooood. But the show itself was a bit underwhelming because she barely sang full songs everything was shortened and rushed

[@mgdkns6678]

You are totally right- I was a huge fan in her Stripped, Back to Basics and even Bionic era, but after that I can also say it is disappointing what music she put out. Some nice song here and there, but as a body of work it was a total let down. What affected her most ( in my opinion) was her divorce form Jordan, which happened after Bionic. After that her downhill started. Christina never got the same after her divorce. While she was with Jordan she was a totally different person, and after she met this Matt guy she literally changed in a big and not so great way. While she was with Jordan she had great albums out, she looked really beautiful and in shape, took care of herself, toured the world successfully, she had her own image and style, was covering magazines worldwide, doing campaigns with Versace, Stephen Webster, etc. After this Matt guy everything went downhill. Say what you want, but with her huge talent it is pretty odd that in 10 years she never got back even half of the success and relevance she used to have. It seems that some people encouraged her to stay home and bake cookies instead of killin’ it in her career... Jordan really had a great impact on her creatively, and it is plain and clear to see looking at the facts and the difference between the before and after their relationship... Also her management is pretty pathetic.

[@iamjojoandtoristan643]

I HONESTLY HOPE CHRISTINA SEES THIS VIDEO😭

[@MarcosVeigaOfficial]

Really good concept for this video. I am a true Xtina fan and I feel like she’s missed the opportunity to release and bless us with new content over this decade. I hope there’s a new album coming.

[@graysang5386]

the bionic tragedy affected her a lot. it's like she lost her drive

[@ff2ff263]

It really did. Both SIA and Claude Kelly said it affected her badly. During all that backlash she was also going through a difficuly divorce. It must've been traumatic because she was never really the same after that.

[@visualhatefvck]

So true and so sad, cuz in the end...this must be her most powerful record ever. It's such a great body of work! 🙏🏻

[@3whitebutterflies]

@@visualhatefvck agreed! Bionic is my all time fav of hers

[@ninahagen8193]

Yes, It's such a pity because Bionic was amazing!!! It's so sad she only got compared to lady gaga.

[@mgdkns6678]

@@ff2ff263 Can someone explain to me what was the “tragedy” with Bionic?! I understand that maybe it wasn’t her most successful work, but it has really great songs on it, and image wise it looked great, her reinvention and all. What was so “terrible” about it?! I really don’t get it. And what affected her ( in my opinion) was her divorce form Jordan, which happened after Bionic. Christina never got the same after the divorce (not because she had a not well received album). While she was with Jordan she was a totally different person, and after she met this Matt guy she literally changed in a big and not so great way. While she was with Jordan she had great albums out, she looked really beautiful and in shape, took care of herself, toured the world successfully, she had her own image and style, was covering magazines worldwide, doing campaigns with Versace, Stephen Webster, etc. After this Matt guy everything went downhill. Say what you want, but with her huge talent it is pretty odd that in 10 years she never got back even half of the success and relevance she used to have. It seems that some people encouraged her to stay home and bake cookies instead of killin’ it in her career... Jordan really had a great impact on her creatively, and it is plain and clear to see looking at the facts.

[@obec_18luv19]

Let's be honest here, she got lost after she got divorced with Jordan and never found her way back and that was the bionic era at the same time :(

[@mgdkns6678]

That’s exactly what I was saying!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jordan definitely had a great impact on her creatively, she put the best albums and projects out while she was with him, she looked her best, she had her own style and individuality, she took care of herself , toured the world etc. I don’t know what this Matt guy is doing, but it seems she went downhill since she got with him. And till this day never got back. Wth?!

[@craiyg______xtinaswigmaria6471]

i would have liked to see an insta live for when the pandemic started last year, when other celebs like mariah, cardi b were going live. idk a cute Q&A with some performances. but no she has to do private concerts instead :(

[@SvobodovaEva]

She never appears in public anymore unless she has money from it. :(

[@ChrisMarrin]

I know these are sensitive times, but I don't think anyone has to apologize to give constructive feedback and respectful opinions. And that is what you did. I really liked hearing your point of view.

[@nickford2692]

Well, to say things about Christina (Fighters, don't come for meee!) is that she's done her contribution to music during her very first appearance in the music scene and during the Stripped and Back to Basics era.....she was at the peak of her career at that time. But, we got Ariana Grande in replacement because that is the taste of music for the millennials. I mean, 2003 was my birth.......which means, I was born during the "Dirrty" days when Christina was "X-Tina". My favorite was "The Voice Within", it helped me a lot to just keep going with life no matter how hard it would get. Sure, "Reflection" was only the warm up, but, it seems that the people of today when they hear "Christina Aguilera", they think, "oh, is that 'Moves Like Jagger', 'Say Something'", etc, etc... It doesn't matter if you hold on to nostalgia or go with new stuff, all I care is that she's done something for music. Period. But, to be honest...I may not be a fan of Christina Aguilera but of Michael Jackson's career (still, don't turn on me, you Christina fans), but she is ALSO one of my nostalgic favorites as a kid. I used to be spellbound by her singing. Heck, even planned to sing "I Turn To You" in my style of singing using Christina's voice to make a duet version. So, to the Fighters...here's a kiss and a hug from a Moonwalker fan (a fan of Michael Jackson). Just remember, there is also part of me who is also a FIGHTER too. A humble FIGHTER you might say with a FIGHTING SPIRIT. I still give all my wishes to Miss Christina Aguilera and her fans a good luck for many more years to come.....may the genie make all your wishes come true. Sincerely yours, a Moonwalker fan to a bunch of Fighters.

[@watcherx2592]

"I don't hate Christina" Makes video of 11 mins criticizing the way she does everything - Christina is 40 years old. She's had commercial success many times and now, weather we like it or not, she does things at her own pace. She makes music when she wants and the pace she wants. She's not an industry puppet. Do you not remember how the label controlled her in the debut era? How hard she worked for Stripped and B2B? Then she had a child and her focus changed. Life happened, people's priorities change weather we like it or not. Stop comparing her to what other singers are doing. She could do those things if she wanted, that's NOT who she is or wants to be, else she'd change it. Ya'll act as though Christina is the only artists music you listen to? If you want that kind of content, go to artists who do that kind of content and stop complaining on how this woman runs her life and career. She doesn't owe fans her life, so stop acting so entitled. Yes I'll admit it;'s hard to wait between albums and sometimes I do get frustrated and wish things were better and we'd get more but then I remember it's the way she wants it to be and if SHE's happy with how things are then that's all that matters. At the end of the day, Christina makes music as how own pace because that's what works for her. She's in control of her music and career and I'm fine with that. Look at what this industry did to Britney, they destroyed that girl once they were done using her for money, and at one point, she was everywhere being painted in the worst way until, well the world saw the result. Looking at that as one of many examples, I can't blame Christina for being as reclusive as she is because given the chance they would do it to her as well and that's not something I want to see either. So I rather she do things her way and know she's happy, than be getting all the content you mentioned, and then learning she's miserable because of it. Would I love things to be better? Of course as a fan I would, but then at what cost would we get that? We live in an age where the media has gotten worse with dealing with celebs, not better and I just know that if she were front and center like she used to be in the 2000s now, they would criticize her and make up more lies rumors etc which could hurt her career given how quickly things spread now, cancel culture etc. and as fans we know all too well that there are haters just waiting for her to do literally anything to find fault with it. I think the way the industry is now and well as the fact that she is older, has shifted her priorities. She still loves music but is okay stepping back and not doing as much as others, because she feels comfortable with the way things are. If she wasn't, we know she's the kind of person that would do something about it. As fans we need to somes look at her as more than an artist. Yes its hard and the long waits between music and content is hard, but at the end of the day, she's happy and living her life and I much rather that than her having all the success in the world and being miserable sad and depressed behind the scenes. She controls her life and career, and as a fan I have to believe that she and only she, knows what's best for her, and if and when she wants better or more, she will do it.

[@yes1yes0]

Exactly, she doesn't owe her fans anything. We should care about her well-being first, this industry is brutal.

[@mgdkns6678]

Lol the problem isn’t that she doesn’t put music out or how rarely that happens. It’s that what she put out in the last years wasn’t great music and it was below what she could deliver. Her management seems clueless and she doesn’t seem that interested to go hard. She seems to sing because she loves it, but not to make an impact. Other singers that are way less talented than her are much more relevant nowadays. Her priorities may have changed, but what she put out after Bionic isn’t groundbreaking or well thought out. That’s all.

[@cameronrobinson7400]

This is the problem with fans. What if every artist did crap like this? No one made go to the press and tell people she’s close to releasing anything. If an artist is “more” than an artist fans are more than consumers who have every right to be as passive as the artist is about their work as they too go through life changes. If they don’t have money to buy tickets artists should be comfortable with venues at lower attendance numbers and find solace in the fact that fans shown up for decades and that they might be happier and healthier watching from a distance. If she took 5 years to skirt around creating something it should be acceptable if fans took 5 years to skirt around getting around to buying it. I wish I could play in the NBA and decide when to play or run a business only to ponder that if at some point will I ever be comfortable enough to replenish merchandise, all while being under contract. By this logic, it would actually be in a label’s best interest to drop her and for her to retire and release her own music in her own time as a hobby.

[@Iamniko__]

Xtina isn’t trying to be like anyone else, so I don’t get the Beyoncé or Mariah references, but she is still one of the top selling female artists of all time. I think that Xtina is “semi-retired” she’s lived a long career and I think she wants to do music in her own time now.

[@Ignasimp]

You don't have to be trying to be like someone else to be compared to others. The comparisons here were complitelly understandable and fit the video.

[@DeadGiveAway.]

She only wishes to be like them. Xtina is a mushroom beneath the shade of giants like Mariah or Beyonce.

[@fabianhendricks2542]

Christina has such a beautiful voice but she really need to express herself better vocally and needs to stop with oversinging her songs .Mariah carey is still a brilliant singer and is still very successful she definitely doesn’t need to prove herself to anyone 🦋

[@ceelo3719]

Mariah is a Christmas artist. Her albums no longer sell.

[@takemyhand1988]

@@ceelo3719 Didn't Christina have a Xmas album? Didn't every diva have a Christmas album? They could have gotten successful but they didn't. Also Mariah had one of her most acclaimed album and the fact that she has a tight family with her fans means more than sells which Mariah is good at.

[@badandboujee4087]

I think we all need to accept that she just doesn’t care anymore. Her career is filled with soo many mistakes from being poorly managed. I’ve given up completely & stopped wasting money on her brand.

[@wildnfearless9840]

She just released a new EP

[@JORDANLEWISFILM]

I have all of her albums but I will never buy another one without at least 3-4 singles and music videos. She has most recently proven that if she actually CARES ENOUGH she will drop videos for something. Tired of supporting albums that she doesn't.

[@badandboujee4087]

@@wildnfearless9840 Where is the Santo performance? Didn’t she give the first & second single one performance each lol 😂 .

[@wildnfearless9840]

@@badandboujee4087 Yeah, I don't know

[@joanne8317]

Omg thanks for putting the effort in this video! It is really important!

[@Cal1212MORE]

The problem, as someone has already stated is that she it ‘semi retired’. Too many mistakes have been made in her career since the bionic era. Firstly, the album (bionic) that we got, was not the album she originally made. The album we were suppose to get was Light and Darkness and was meant to be filled with collaborations with the like of Goldfrapp. However due to the success of Lady Gaga, it is blatantly obvious that the label got involved and thus songs like Not Myself tonight, and other R&B/pop songs got mixed into the tracklisting, pushing out the original content. I would love to hear the vaulted songs from bionic. The singles were wrong and there was no need for a standard and deluxe edition. Lotus was rushed and awful. Im sorry but it was. The production quality sounds cheap, like it was mixed by an unqualified sound engineer. Her vocals were over processed on half of the songs and generally speaking it sounded like a collection of Rihanna/Katy Perry rejects. Furthermore there was no promo or tour during both of these eras. She RARELY leaves California or the States in general. Even more oddly when she toured the world for Liberation, she done NO tv or press. I think 2011/12 was last time she has done press in the UK, or Europe. Liberation was a good album, but wasn’t great and again there was literally no promotion. All celebrities need HYPE. All of them. She has no hype. Her fan base is diminishing and shes been gradually flopping now for a longer period of time than she actually had success.

[@mgdkns6678]

I totally agree with everything you’ve said! I grew up with Christina’s music , and Stripped and Back to Basics are favorites of mine till this day. But as you’ve said, after Bionic ( which I honestly like, the ballads especially are lovely to me) she put out mostly awful music and projects not really thought put at all. She seemed amateur-ish and putting stuff out just for the sake of realeasing something, anything! Say what you want, but I truly think that her divorce from Jordan is a big reason why all of this happened. While she was with him she put out her best work: Stripped, B2B and Bionic( which I personally enjoy, also the aesthetics of it). While she was with Jordan she looked her best, she was a beauty, was in shape, put great albums out, had her own style, toured the world successfully , covered magazines, did campaigns for Versace and Stephen Webster, put perfumes out,etc. After she met this new Matt guy, dude, she is literally another person. In my opinion this guy doesn’t have the best influence over her creativity and even more than that. It seems he encouraged her to be a stay at home mom and eat all the cookies because “I love you anyway” type of bs. She put out only crap albums, even physically the difference is huge, or in terms of style and individuality . She looks like a platinum Kardashian now. With Jordan she was thriving and flourishing. Ever since this “new” dude she never got to where she used to be, not even half way there. Wth. It gets me frustrated because she could have been one of the best, but nobody really cares about her anymore, only her fans from her Stripped or B2B era. It’s partially her fault, partially her management, but I DEFINITELY think her man has the most to do with it, because her decline started exactly when they got together and ever since then she continued on that route.

[@michaelcarroll7883]

You didn’t lie. Her albums recently were disappointing. Liberation should’ve had a different lead single.

[@henrykernodle]

I understand your point and everything you said. BUT, I also understand Christina. Her life was always FULL of things to do, specially from 2000 to 2006, God knows what they go through when they’re touring and all that. So taking that break from 2006 to 2010 was completely understandable for me, specially Christina who lived a troubled childhood and worked a lot since she was a little girl! Then she released bionic, that legendary album and was received with bunch of bullshit! Two years laters lotus… and I don’t even need to say something about it, right? So yeah… the break from 2012 to 2018, I understand it too! And about the interaction during quarantine, I wanted that too, god knows how much I wanted that! But you guys have to remember, Christina comes from a time where there was no social media, she’s not into it and the little she tries to be online she does it for us fans, because it is clear that she doesn’t feel comfortable with it, she said it already! Plus she was working during this time and gave us some great performances!!! And I’m really excited for what’s next!

[@theresacottone]

This is a really good assessment. Stripped was a very important album to me as a teenager and young adult (still important to me). I've watched her as an artist pretty much from the beginning and it would be nice to have more content. However, knowing her family history and how hard it was for her growing up, it makes a lot of sense that she would value her family time so dearly. We need to separate the "artist" from the "person" and respect that she is concentrating on herself and her mental health. We all need to remember that she received a lot of the same harassment as Britney did in the 2000's and was the punching bag for many a gossip site and tabloid. She, very wisely, approaches social media with caution knowing how if unchecked it can turn into something dark. Also, as a "vocalist" she is taking care of her instrument. Years and years of touring, singing difficult songs night after night takes a physical toll. She knows that she can either pace herself as needed, or push herself too far and then be forced to sit out. She's decided that it is better to take care of her voice and share quality vocals when she can, than try to push and push. The overall theme seems to be sustainability. Knowing when to go and when to stop. It might not be the best "business" decision but she already has as much as she needs. Some things are more important than "success" (which she has already proven 100 times over).

[@mgdkns6678]

@@theresacottone I was a huge fan in her Stripped, Back to Basics and even Bionic era, but after that I can say it is disappointing what music she put out. Some nice songs here and there, but as a body of work it was a total let down. What affected her most ( in my opinion) was her divorce form Jordan, which happened after Bionic. After that her downhill started. Christina never got the same after her divorce. While she was with Jordan she was a totally different person, and after she met this Matt guy she literally changed in a big and not so great way. While she was with Jordan she had great albums out, she looked really beautiful and in shape, took care of herself, toured the world successfully, she had her own image and style, was covering magazines worldwide, doing campaigns with Versace, Stephen Webster, etc. After this Matt guy everything went downhill. Say what you want, but with her huge talent it is pretty odd that in 10 years she never got back even half of the success and relevance she used to have. It seems that some people encouraged her to stay home and bake cookies instead of killin’ it in her career... Jordan really had a great impact on her creatively, and it is plain and clear to see looking at the facts and the difference between the during and after their relationship... Also her management is pretty pathetic. She had almost zero promotion. The fans she has are from her old days and are still waiting and hoping for some body of work that will do her level of talent justice. Otherwise we are fans for her 2-3 good albums that were decades ago out. She stayed too long low-key and not delivering anything great and people lose interest.

[@theresacottone]

@@mgdkns6678 The quality of her work isn’t the same. That is 100% true. I see Bionic kind of like a dividing line in that. There are a lot of songs on that album I like and a lot I wasn’t loving. But I stuck with it. Lotus wasn’t the great comeback I hoped for and I haven’t really followed the more recent work in the same way. I think the divorce did have a big impact on her and it’s possible that Matt (who I don’t know anything about) isn’t inspiring her as much creatively. I think realistically it’s probably a combination of factors. The kids and partner choice could be a big part. But after an album or two that didn’t hit the top numbers she might not have the same access to top producers. The current hit makers might be saving their best work for the “new it girl” (Ex. Ariana Grande etc.) Then there’s also just burnout. She might not have as many fresh ideas. Which is a standard that female pop stars are held to way more than their male counterparts. No one complains if Maroon 5 is churning out the same song again and again (even if it’s catchy). Constant reinvention is exhausting. Only she knows. And as long as she’s happy and healthy we can be disappointed but I’m also happy to just cherish the work that I did get. I think we are all just fans who want to support our favorite artists.

[@mgdkns6678]

@@theresacottone I agree with you. I don’t see Christina ever being a pop sensation again... she is 40 and pop is a game for the very young. I think. There is Madonna, but she is in a league of her own. But given the fact that she has a phenomenal voice I think she could deliver great music, without following the route of pop fun stuff. Her audience outgrew that too, in my opinion. I could see her simply performing, maybe something like Adele or Lana del Rey. Not focused on crazy stuff or dancing too much, but on her voice and talent. I think part of the problem is that she still clings on to a younger identity and pathos. She still appears as a sexy and naughty woman in her videos, but I doubt her audience views her as such. I surely don’t see her as the same Christina from her wilder days. She is not believable as such anymore. To me at least. Something is off and she seems all over the place. Like people can’t really understand where she comes from anymore and what she “sells”. It’s just that her whole persona is not really well thought out and not really well translated into a product anymore. Dunno. JLo has way less talent and she is at the top of her game. She also stayed very congruent over the years so people don’t feel confused and know exactly what they will get. She has her place and is very stable in it. The fact that she kept super fit , as Madonna did too, weights hard on why she is still very lucrative and successful even at her age. Christina needs a clearer vision and a better team that can execute that vision and actually promote it after(!!!!).

[@theresacottone]

@@mgdkns6678 that's a good point. There are other options for performance that are more lowkey. And she is still trying to push a "sexy" image that can come off as trying too hard to be her former self. She's still very attractive but subtly can go a long way. This is a common practice for a lot of celebrities, some who do it better than others. I think all you're saying is pretty fair and nuanced.

[@vocalsbycyrus]

I understand your points, I just feel like Christina is basically retired at this point and only made Liberation for the fans rather than for the art or charts. Miley is the same promotion wise, she only makes 1 or 2 performances of the first single (more only Wrecking Ball) then after that she forgets about the album 💀

[@alexsummers9684]

I don't follow a lot of news surrounding Miley but I think she's doing a pretty good job promoting her new album (which is my fav!!). She's very active on insta twitter and even tiktok

[@davidcastro5937]

Bionic was a traumatic experience... She changed after that. The last time she did something huge was Say Something... But I think her new spanish album it's gonna be very successful. It seems like she got her ambition back.

[@emianna4936]

I doubt it. She is 40 years old now, half Ecuadorian and she still never learned Spanish!!! Soooo disappointing!!!

[@evanwong2139]

You should know the fact that she have been already successful since 1998. Many of others want to be as successful as her. She doesn’t need to make anything “huge” to proof that she is great.

[@realSimoneCherie]

As much as I live for Christina I can’t help but understand if she isn’t comfortable releasing a bunch of fluff content. Singing on stage Christina doesn’t mind being vulnerable but she’s never comfortable doing that in like an interview or something. Social media encourages us to bear our whole hearts and personalities for likes but that’s a scary thing for some people. She’s always been a very guarded person which I relate to. There’s so much for people to pick apart these days it’s easier to just share the things you are 100% confident about.

[@winnied87]

That's a smart move. The industry seems to have ruined lives for many artists. Christina decided to go her own way and live a life she wants to while singing when she feels like it.

[@junibochne5780]

I'm Brazilian and we miss her so much

[@lilinova1229]

I love Christina... I think you're right. We need her more on here... her music is insanely good

[@lobaetoile8440]

It seems to me that she lost her confidence, and with it, her joy and desire for music. At least for making new original music. It may be an unpopular opinion, but I personally think an artist doesn't owe anything to their fans, nothing but one thing: trasparency. She should anounce her official retirement, if that would make her feel at peace. And stop lying or making empty promises only out of fear and avoiding confrontation. I wouldn't hold it against her, she has been in an industry that consumes you, since she was a child, she's a allowed to retire. Maybe only perform when she feels like it, for special events she genuinely wants to attend. Having loyal fans is indeed a priviledge, but fans support because there's art that has gained their love and admiration, you don't support to get something in return nor as a charity or pity project. A person's life is their own, what they wanna do with their lives is something no fan has any right to control. Don't get me wrong, when a famous person is thankful for their fans, tries to connect with them and give back, that's a beautiful thing and it can create a community. But, no one is entitled to another person's future actions, future work, creativity or life. Fans deserve her to be honest though, and they also have the right to stop supporting whenever they want. Plus, creativity can not be forced. It's much more painful when a singer stops caring but keeps releasing new material that simply doesn't have the same quality standards or doesn't have a soul or any genuine emotion... Seing an artist's artistry that was once great, just brutally declining and rooting... It's sad, angering and, sometimes, pathetic. That's much worst than them being open about not wanting to keep releasing new material, or wanting to change jobs and focus only on hosting/being a TV personality or teaching or acting, or some other work field.

[@ernesfonse]

Christina has matured on so many levels. Personally she has grown. Musically and vocally, she is at the level no one in the current music industry is. Xtina is a powerhouse with the vocal agility is the industry. She has been very active for the past three years. She does it her way. Please just let her be if you are a truly fan and enjoy her music.

[@KevinWiyarnanda]

Hey, a fighter since 1998 here! I completely agree with your point about how she's a prisoner of her own vocal style. Her voice is TRULY versatile and yet she chooses to highlight her raspy belts when performing live. I would love to hear a more laidback record filled with tunes like "Pipe" and "Like I Do". She should join forces with the likes of SG Lewis, KAYTRANADA, and Thundercat (weren't they rumored to be working together alongside Janelle Monae too in late 2017?!).

[@km19931101]

To conclude, she just put her family and money before her fans.

[@JORDANLEWISFILM]

No disrespect to her Latin EP era, but where is all this energy to make music videos suddenly coming from? After 10+ years with hardly any being put out, she released 3 back to back for an EP. 😒

[@ricm2703]

You cannot throw the blame on Christina. It comes down to management and RCA has not been managing her properly. Now that she is under Roc Nation, i think we are in for a treat . She's looking fantastic,her voice sounds amazing,she seems happy and her energy is back. Even on tour you could tell she's getting back to Christina Aguilera. Plus fighters are always asking for new material yet they don't support her. Liberation is one of her best body of work and yet fighters did not come out and make that album #1. They did not even support her two songs from Mulan aka loyal brave true and reflection 2.0!

[@Clonehalle]

Christina had similar success in that regard with "Moves Like Jagger" and "Say Something." She didn't heavily promote those but her being on them helped those songs to be huge hits.

[@shadyKpopFan]

Christina needs to watch this video

[@SirDave]

I agree with all this. Being a real friend, and/or real fan is telling your fave the truth, and that's exactly what this is.

[@darnellmajor9016]

Personally I don't think Aguilera mostly knows who she is as an artist. It's like she's trying to satisfy one trend after the next as if she THINKS that's what we want to here. Almost as if she's doing it innocently because she wants to fit in somewhere. But after a while you start to realize that it is your perception that's driving these choices. Also keep in mind that it was PINK that aired so many grievances about Aguilera ranging from taking big parts in Lady Marmalade to using Linda Perry who Pink had first. So it's like Aguilera wants to fit in somewhere rather than letting her craft breathe and grow.

[@onlychristina8392]

Christina Aguilera is more driven 2021-2022 she is working hard right now.

[@franciscopartida2737]

First of all, congrats on the well formulated video. Only because you clearly seems to be pretty objective in the matter, I'm going to bother writing the following: 8:08 If an artist doesn't seem to care, why would you? Should should NOT! You should have never cared that much to begin with. That's their life. At 5:50 you seem to understand that artists are also just human/people with other priorities other than their art. Comparing them to other artist who are doing more is a total contradiction to your own argument and an insult to the others. Some people are more resilient to pressure or simply just have other priorities. I'm not JUST defending CA on this but every single artist out there with entitled fans who seem to be under the impression that these people owe them something. These fans have made an emotional connection with these artists based on the art they've consumed that is one sided. They have their own lives, their own families, their own loved ones, they don't know you, they don't owe you.

[@aintnootherfan]

First of all, thank you! And now, about what you said Whether we like it or not, the truth is that artists want us to care. Our favorite artists don't necessarily owe their fans anything, but it goes both ways. Fans don't owe them support/time/money. Fans are a big part of why musical artists of such a calibre have a privilege of taking long breaks and being able to devote all their time to their families. And being a singer is, I'm sorry, a job. If fans feel like their favorite artist doesn't really care, then fans are allowed to the same; distance themselves and lose interest. I'm not encouraging any obsessive, stan-like behavior but I think it's good to have some sort of expectation from our singers

[@franciscopartida2737]

@@aintnootherfan Again, it sounds like you overall have the right idea when it comes to what artists can expect from their fans if they are "neglected" so to speak. I have to disagree about being a singer is a job because you're comparing it to a conventional job. They sing, they get paid; that's true, but CA and many other artists have been "working" since they were children. There are literally laws against child labor and these singers are often left unprotected by them. These child stars are made to "work" a lot at a very young age. So why can't they also retire at a very young age or take long vacations or work as they please? The only reason most people don't do it is because they cannot afford to. They can, so why shouldn't they prioritize their family or themselves? And you're right, fans don't owe them support. So don't. It's literally a business transaction; they make an music, you pay them, you listen, you enjoy it, you got your money's worth. Honestly, I totally get it because I used to think like that when I was much younger but people really need to let these people just live their lives. Fans complain about what happened to Britney, for example, but that was only possible because they were there to consume all the tabloids thanks to the "I have to know all about my artist" mentality.

[@soideuxloe]

i feel like she have that mentality "i once was a big star in late 90s to early 2000s along with britney, ect so i don't need to work as hard" type of way but she doesn't realize that her audience is not the type of audience beyonce has. so basically taking a long break is just gonna make a lot of fan leaving the fandom which won't help either.

[@TheEarthRealm]

7:20 - Christina has been in the industry just as long- performing on Star Search at age 8, and also starring on Disney's _The Mickey Mouse Club_ as a child.

[@ramilomb6142]

Yessss I hope to see her live 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@Ana-zm7ox]

i'm not a fan of her, but i understand y'all cause i've been through the same for the last two years i hope you get what you've been waiting for her, great video btw

[@lmnop29]

i was personally offended that "fall in line" didn't become a chart-topper 😤

[@pauleldridge350]

Well about liberation i never believed she spent so many years for recording. She just threw it together the last time just to put sth outhere. She just wanted to reintroduce her older material to New audiences and start performing again as live performing is more relavant than the actual album sales as a matter of streaming and all that. I dont know but the empowerment songs that she does resonate the most, to me at least whenever i Listen to fall in line i shit myself everytime, and this one she admitted she had it longer in the vault as well as unless its with you. The other songs on liberation were last minute, there were t bangerz but as an album it was consistent and pleasant to listen to

[@Clonehalle]

The songs she did with Kanye were also older and in the vault

[@jebsengamido2465]

totally agree on this 100%, fan here from the Philippines I can sense that we will get something new in the next quarter :) we will be well fed with a Latin Album first then the English album after a short span

[@cvjjhfsdgh]

Your video was very on point. Well done. Coming from a fan that was there from the very beginning!

[@ilb473]

Apart from everything, I'm genuinely shocked that in 2015 she looked almost the same as in 1999

[@tasoslts3480]

7:50 :" Europe, UK and North America". UK is in Europe xDD. But yeah, I completely understand you, you are right one what you say. Sometimes I feel a bit like that for Celine, that she could have had released some more albums instead of waiting so long, that her albums were marvellous and didn't get the attention they deserved due to lack of promotion. But definitely not comparable situations. Celine is an older generation, a living legend with immeasurable contribution to worldwide pop music and culture, Christina is a newer generation and in the last decade she could do much more than she did, and is definitely not at Cèline's legend level (and I doubt she will ever be).

[@aintnootherfan]

I said it like that, because I've seen phrases like "European leg of the tour" and "UK leg of the your" used separately, but UK is very much in Europe lol

[@tasoslts3480]

@@aintnootherfan Ah Lol, great job on your videos, keep up (I would also appreciate more Celine in there, love her)!!

[@jerry6463]

Same, I love her SOOO much and adore her old music, I used to listen to Stripped and Back to basics again and again. Vocally speaking, as someone who's had a few years of vocal training, I think her biggest problem is actually her tongue placement. Her tongue is placed quite far back to give this artificial 'fullness' that I think is inefficient and unnecessary, it just makes her voice a bit muffled. I know she wants to imitate Etta James and other sings who sing with really full voices, but that's not what these singers were doing tho...... and it's just a specific technique that can be learned easily with vocal coaches. Over the years I think she's also been using a lot of very full chest voice and distortion which I like in moderation, but she should get a coach to start mixing again to hit those high notes. I fully believe she can hit F5 and above in a mixed chest voice easily if she gets the vocal placement right and allows the muscles for her head voice to do the work. But more importantly, her new songs haven't really connected to me as much as her old songs. I love when she shows off vocal agility and high notes, but it has to be in a suitable context and spaced out, or else the entire song just becomes a vocal exercise. I think she should really look within herself right now and see what she wants to tell the world, and collaborate with song writers that can help turn them into beautiful songs that really resonates with our hearts. The world already knows she can do the craziest runs, but I think what we really want are soulful songs that we can cry to, laugh to, and connect with emotionally. I also feel like she can get a bit defensive about her music and vocal style, and probably doesn't listen to most producer's opinions. But after a few mediocre albums I think she should be honest with herself that her music just isn't as good as it was, and perhaps seek out people whom she respects for their honest opinions. I think she tends to overcomplicate things for herself and really needs someone to simply and strip away the unnecessary ornaments. But regardless, she's had a crazy successful music career already and she really has nothing else to prove to the world. I'm just a selfish fan who loves her voice and wants to hear some new amazing music from her! Most importantly, hope she's enjoying and living her best life!

[@ernesfonse]

Xtina is my favorite vocalist. She forever be.

[@CreativeTeamGMA7]

She created music but fans DIDN'T support her 100 percent. Download song illegally Mocked her weight, make up or how she wears So toxic and bland fans are also A PROBLEM.

[@NawiTheCore]

3:40 That's a really *STUPID* thing to say. Beyoncé doesn't perform on TV either (except for the occasional award show performance; generally 1 or 2 per era), does that mean Beyoncé doesn't love her fans? As artists age and have kids, it gets harder and harder for them to do a ton of performances and travel like they did when they were young. Christina did a lot of appearances in the Liberation era. She reacted to some of her old videos for Billboard, she reacted to covers of her songs for Glamour, she did an interview for SiriusXM, she did a photoshoot and interview for PAPER magazine, she did a prank video on Jimmy Kimmel, a subway concert on Jimmy Fallon, etc. What more do you want, dude?

[@Fantabbydozy2608]

She’s massively talented but all her songs sound the same because of her style. She over sings and it’s a shame because the girl doesn’t need to do that. We already know she has insane vocal range and control. We need melodies, not warbling. Another thing about her and I don’t want to sound like a hater but she’s just not very likeable. She doesn’t come across as genuine or vulnerable at all. She has an unpleasantness that radiates from her and I don’t know what it is. In interviews she just doesn’t seem interesting or that she acknowledges her flaws. She comes across as a bit of a diva and people largely don’t like that. Hate to compare her to Britney because that’s been done to death but you watch interviews with Britney and you can’t help but root for her. She was vulnerable and likeable. Christina just doesn’t have that I’m afraid.

[@DarkSoul43517]

Yea and look how britney being a nice Lil naive vulnerable girl took her to. Even she regrets being like that.

[@missy6110]

She is phenomenal. My fave albums are Stripped and Back to Basics. I agree that she should put out more content.

[@McDirrty]

I can only speak for myself. I'm a huge fan of hers since the album Stripped (it might be because those were my teenage formative years), and respected her ever since. It was a beautiful mix of vulnerability and strength I came to admire about her. Back to Basics album was her most emotionally and vocally mature material, where she showed her grown woman side. When it came time for the album Bionic, she lost me a bit. I remember feeling confused about the leading single and album as a whole. There were some amazing ballads on that album, some of her best work yet, but it made no sense to me - at the time we still had no idea that her marriage was falling apart, and she was going through a rough period. Besides those ballads, most of the other songs on the album were overly sexualized, and the project as a whole seemed kind of a desperate attempt at portraying false self-confidence. And once the personal struggle became obvious, the album hype has already passed. Not enough people connected with the mixed messaging of the material - and album consequentially commercially failed. Then came time for the next album - Lotus, the one that came after her first commercial flop. For the first time since I became a fan, I saw that she had no clear concept of it - musically or visually. It seemed forced, like she needed to prove to the world that she can make a quick comeback - using a popular tv show that she was on (The Voice). Again, some nice ballads, plus few catchy songs, nothing personal or substantial. When that album became even less commercially successful than Bionic, then came the long wait for her next project. And it was too long of a wait. But one thing changed - I came to expect less, or at least not too much. Liberation album was exactly that, not pretentious. I liked the visual low or no makeup representation, and the Fall in Line single was first in a long time that I understood instantly. She finally realized that there's nothing left to prove to the world, she is a successful singer with both critical and commercial acclaim. No success comes without ups and downs. I also matured in the meantime, and I realize there's more to just sales and numbers. There's life! I'm actually looking forward to this album in Spanish. So far so good with the first two singles... she's showing matureness again and it's promising.

[@drewlewis-robson7516]

As amazing as Christina's voice is, she unfortunately fell into the habit of 'over singing' keys, words and chords, and ultimately became a bit of a parody of herself. I think initially it was her trademark, but now after 20 years, it can come across as slightly annoying and jarring! She has a voice that is unmistakeable and super powerful, but I feel that she is at a place where she needs to find the right music and songs to display both in a manner that feels fresh and yet familiar.

[@winnied87]

It's her way to sing and we all have a choice to listen or not to listen. Why should Christina not use her voice anyway? Also, she has some songs with more mellow tones like Change. Still, her strong vocals are her trademark. What could not have worked well was albums with heavy dance beats like Bionic or Lotus. She is her best with r'n'b or rockier music. Musical production during Back to Basics era fit her incredible well.

[@maicolacostalemos]

I will always love her but she need to work more, new dancers, new choreographies, renew ... and the costume in her tour were horrible!!! But she is incredible