This is shaping up to be Diva Day on Strike a Chord. First, the wonderful video by Carly Smithson and We Are the Fallen, and now more news from one of the music world’s greatest stars, Christina Aguilera. Love her.
In addition to being a loving mom and wife, Christina Aguilera has been working on her new album for the past year. She has officially announced that the record, her fourth, will be released June 8 by RCA Records.
According to ChristinaAguilera.com, the title — ‘Bionic’ — “reflects Aguilera’s ability to take her range to new levels and use her voice in various ways never heard before.” So, how promising does that sound?
The album’s first single, ‘Not Myself Tonight,’ is a “fiercely energetic anthem” produced by Polow Da Don. The song will premiere on ChristinaAguilera.com at 6 PM EDT on March 30 and will be available on iTunes on April 13.
‘Bionic’ features songs co-written by Aguilera, along with collaborations with Sia, Tricky Stewart, Polow Da Don, Le Tigre, Hill & Switch and Ladytron. The entire album was recorded from her home studio after the birth of her son, Max.
On her Web site, Aguilera notes, “Working on this album with so many talented artists and producers that I admire was really an amazing experience. The artists I chose to work with added so many unique sonic layers to ‘Bionic.’ My intention was to step into their world and what they do combined with my own vision and sound. The results were magic.”
Can’t wait!
“I was able to explore and create a fresh, sexy feel using both electronic and organic elements with subject matter ranging from playful to introspective,” Aguilera writes. “I am so excited for my fans to hear the new sound. It is something I don’t think anyone will expect.”
Along with the new album, Aguilera has also completed production on her first film, ‘Burlesque,’ which co-stars Cher, Stanley Tucci and Kristen Bell. It will be released this fall.
