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From The Vault: Christina Aguilera – ‘Lovely’


Be part of us at present as we rejoice the twentieth anniversary of a basic Pop album.

This week’s From The Vault is the simple standout observe from Christina Aguilera’s coming-of-age album, ‘Stripped.’ We offer you ‘Lovely’.

Serving because the second single from Aguilera’s 2002 blockbuster album, ‘Lovely’ is a Soulful Pop ballad with Rock sensibilities. It was written and produced by Linda Perry, who initially needed to make use of the music for her personal singing profession.

A really profitable observe for Xtina – it peaked at #2 within the US and reached the highest of the charts within the UK, Canada, and Australia. It shortly grew to become an empowerment anthem for a lot of and to today it’s extremely regarded by the LGBTQIA+ neighborhood, in addition to by advocates for physique positivity.

Directed by Jonas Âkerlund, the visible for the one was a transparent departure from the boisterous first single ‘Dirrty.’

Viewers discover the songbird sporting black in an empty residence, whereas numerous scenes of tormented younger individuals are interwoven. It was well-received, notably due to its normalized and non-sensational portrayal of queer individuals.

Earlier this week, the diva launched one other model of the video, this time specializing in the consequences social media can have on the psychological well being of the youth.

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Xtina’s vocal prowess earned her respect from her debut. But, with ‘Stripped’ and significantly this music, she let her voice be heard in one other manner. Certainly, she wasn’t afraid to deal with delicate points and converse her thoughts, and again then it helped set her other than her competitors.

20 years on, ‘Stripped’ stays an impeccable effort that’s nonetheless recent and trendy each sonically and thematically.

Timeless music, timeless expertise.

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