More New Music? Christina Aguilera Teases A New Album, Mentions ‘Liberation’ Left-Overs
It may have taken Christina Aguilera six years to release Liberation, but she promised that won’t happen again. During an online Q&A with fans, the pop icon opened up about a variety of topics. She revealed her son Max has the voice to consider a career in music (as evidenced by his cameo on Xtina’s timeless “Vanity”), shared her favorite horror movie(s) (the Halloween franchise) and transformed a couple of her classic songs into porn titles (justice for “The Boys Within”). But, more importantly, the living legend also revealed some facts about new music. Chiefly, it is clear she has plans to introduce fans to some of the material that was left on the cutting room floor while creating her new LP.
When a fan asked the 37-year-old how many songs she recorded for the project, she dropped a couple of juicy details. “Quite a few actually— I had recorded a lot more & you may see them pop up on tour, on my socials, or even on a follow-up album,” she teased. Then, in all caps, she promised not to take as long to record her next opus. Expanding on her answer, the “Your Body” hitmaker provided a bit more information about why her oft-delayed labor of love took so long to record.
“Part of the reason behind #Liberation taking that long was a start and stop process with having my daughter & my schedule with The Voice, which is no longer happening,” she explained. Luckily, she is in a creative frame of mind and has rediscovered the voice within. “I am very inspired with the new direction I’m going.” It seems safe to assume some of her best left-overs will make it on the setlist for her forthcoming tour. Although she refused to confirm plans for a Bionic tribute, she promised to include new and old hits. “You’ll definitely hear elements of past & present on this tour.”
Although Xtina hopped on stage for a handful of performances around her release date, she has been pretty quiet about any additional promotional appearances. However, the siren vowed she was not done promoting the compilation. She just has plans to do things her own way. “I’m going to be giving you guys some performances of #Liberation material in my own way.” Reiterating claims she doesn’t care about sales numbers, the diva promised she was working for a different reason. “I’ve had extreme commercial success in my career & I am grateful, but I am not a number chaser— I’m a truth seeker, and to me my art will always speak for itself outside of the noise.” An iconic response from one of pop’s reigning princesses. Check out some of her best answers below!
Quite a few actually— I had recorded a lot more & you may see them pop up on tour, on my socials, or even on a follow-up album… WHICH NO I’M NOT GOING TO TAKE ANOTHER 6 YEARS TO RECORD #xtinaQA https://t.co/4gwIIElS0D
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) August 2, 2018
Part of the reason behind #Liberation taking that long was a start and stop process with having my daughter & my schedule with The Voice, which is no longer happening, and I am very inspired with the new direction I’m going.
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) August 2, 2018
I’m hearing and loving all your passion and desire for more content— I’m grateful & going to give back… I just want us to remember that at this point in my career I’m in competition with no one but myself.
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) August 2, 2018
I’ve had extreme commercial success in my career & I am grateful, but I am not a number chaser— I’m a truth seeker, and to me my art will always speak for itself outside of the noise.
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) August 2, 2018
It’s been really rewarding to be able to focus on getting back to my love of the music & not the superficial grind of the machine or cheesy commercial demands that are put on us as artists. #xtinaQA https://t.co/0xUgt64T6i
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) August 2, 2018
I’ve said yes to much in my career that I’ve felt uncomfortable with, and this time around I promised myself that it was about getting back to my truth moreso than anything else.
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) August 2, 2018
You’ll definitely hear elements of past & present on this tour— don’t want to give away any secrets but… I’m busy putting all the magic together #xtinaQA pic.twitter.com/MYNVrcc2Lr
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) August 2, 2018
This record has been about doing things on my own terms and not following a typical promotional suit. I want to do this on a more personal level for you, & I’m going to be giving you guys some performances of #Liberation material in my own way. #xtinaQA pic.twitter.com/RFJizq7JPu
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) August 2, 2018
I’d love to know your thoughts on this one… get creative ✨😏 In the meantime, movie names, food for thought…
“Cum All Over”
“The Boys Within”
“Genie in the Butthole”
😂😂😂This was fun ✌🏼 #xtinaQA pic.twitter.com/1eocliMDdF
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) August 2, 2018
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