Christina Aguilera’s Top 10 Hit Songs and Discography

Christina Aguilera is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress. She possessed a strong vocal talent from a young age, and, in 1993 at the age of 13, Christina joined the cast of Disney’s Mickey Mouse Club. At the age of 18, Christina signed a record contract with RCA Records and released her first self-titled debut album Christina Aguilera in 1999.. In 2002, Christina released the album Stripped, which signaled more artistic maturity, and creative control than her first album.

Aguilera is known for her octave-jumping vocal range. Christina’s songs range from soulful ballads, to catchy and uptempo dance tracks that blend a variety of musical genres such as R&B, soul, jazz, pop and Latin influences.

In 2008, Rolling Stone named Christina as one of the greatest singers of all time. Christina has collaborated with artists such as Ricky Martin, Maroon 5, Cher, Kelly Clarkson, Pink, Pitbull, Lady Gaga, and Andrea Bocelli. In 2010, she starred in the movie musical Burlesque. She was also one of the first judges and mentors on the NBC singing competition show The Voice.

Christina’s singles are among some of the most popular songs of the twenty-first century. Some of Aguilera’s most notable songs include:

1. 1. “Reflection” (1998): This single is from the soundtrack to Disney’s animated feature film Mulan, and was one of Christina’s first notable tracks. Aguilera shows off her signature powerful vocals in the song, which talks of accepting and revealing your true self to the world.
2. 2. “Genie in a Bottle” (1999): “Genie in a Bottle” was Christina’s lead single on her first album, and the song became an instant hit. The song and music video are reflective of the popular “bubblegum pop” style that was widely popular in teen music at the time.
3. 3. “What a Girl Wants” (1999): Just like “Genie in a Bottle,” this second pop hit from Christina’s first album had a catchy bubblegum pop sound. The vocals showed off Aguilera’s dynamic range, leading to comparisons with famous singer Mariah Carey.
4. 4. “Come On Over Baby (All I Want is You)” (2000): This was the third single from Christina’s first album to hit number one on the Billboard charts, and is notable for its catchy chorus. Christina helped to write the song’s hip-hop-influenced breakdown section.
5. 5. “Lady Marmalade” (2001): This hit single was a cover of Patti LaBelle’s hit song “Lady Marmalade,” which was adapted and re-recorded for the soundtrack of the 2001 film Moulin Rouge. Mya, P!nk, and Lil’ Kim, each take a verse in the song, with Christina singing its final, show-stopping verse.
6. 6. “Dirrty” (2002): The 2002 hit song “Dirrty” showcases Christina belting in a gritty tone about partying, dancing, and having fun at a club. The accompanying music video solidified Christina’s revamped image from its bubblegum pop beginnings and garnered a lot of attention for being provocative.
7. 7. “Beautiful” (2002): This powerful ballad is an anthem for everyone who has ever struggled with not feeling accepted, wanted, or beautiful. It is accompanied by a poignant music video that brings the song’s emotional lyrics to life.
8. 8. “Can’t Hold Us Down” (2002): Christina collaborated with Lil’ Kim on this powerful hip-hop-infused celebration of feminism. It became notable for its confrontational lyrics addressing gender inequality and double standards.
9. 9. “Fighter” (2002): This track sheds light on Aguilera’s traumatic relationship with her father, making it one of the more personal tracks on Stripped. Christina’s brash tone in “Fighter” was a stylistic twist that she added to match the lyrics to the song; gritty, raw, soulful, and from a gut place.
10. 10. “Ain’t No Other Man” (2006): This uptempo track from Christina’s Back to Basics album has funk, blues, and jazz influences. The song incorporates big band musical styles from the 1930s and 1940s, giving the song an older yet modern and unique feel.

Christina Aguilera has a varied and impressive discography from her decades-long music career. Some of her albums over the years include:

1. 1. Christina Aguilera (1999): This self-titled debut album was Christina’s first release from RCA Records, boasting a number of the popular hits from her “bubblegum pop” phase like “Genie in a Bottle,” “What a Girl Wants,” and an earlier cover of the song “Reflection” from the Mulan soundtrack.
2. 2. Mi Reflejo (2000): Christina’s second studio album was a Latin pop release, containing spanish-language versions of five of her debut album hits (“Genie in a Bottle,” “Come on Over Baby,” “Reflection,” I Turn to You,” and “What a Girl Wants”), in addition to four original songs and two covers. It hit number one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums, and solidified Christina’s success as a Latin crossover artist.
3. 3. My Kind of Christmas (2000): Chrstina’s third studio album was a Christmas album, containing renditions of classics like “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “Angels We Have Heard on High,” along with a collection of dance pop holiday originals. Christina recorded this album while touring and promoting her first album.
4. 4. Stripped (2002): Christina’s fourth studio album heralded her evolution from a wholesome teeny-bopper to a more mature, provocative artist who was exploring her sexuality, finding her voice, and asserting more control over her career. This album is also famous for showcasing Christina in the role of her gritty, brash, and sexual alter-ego XTina. Christina was executive producer on the album, which boasts some of her most famous and powerful songs like “Dirrty,” “Beautiful,” “Fighter,” and “Can’t Hold Us Down.”
5. 5. Back to Basics (2006): In Christina’s fifth studio album, she explores the eclectic influences of her natural sound including old school jazz, rhythm and blues, as well as hip-hop and urban elements. This album contains the tracks “Ain’t No Other Man,” “Candyman,” “Slow Down Baby,” and “Oh Mother.”
6. 6. Bionic (2010): Aguilera’s sixth studio album, Bionic, infuses elements of trance and techno beats into many of the tracks, giving the music a futuristic feel. The tracklist features songs like “Woohoo,” “I Am,” “You Lost Me,” and “Not Myself Tonight.”
7. 7. Lotus (2012): This album is a more personal work that draws inspiration from Christina’s real life including her work and her divorce. Christina was executive producer on the album, which includes tracks like “Your Body,” “Let There Be Love,” and “Just a Fool.”
8. 8. Liberation (2018): Aguilera released this powerful album that blends musical elements like soul, trap, reggaeton, and hip-hop after taking a six-year break from recording. The album contains tracks that address feminism and individuality, perpetuating and encouraging rawness, freedom, and truth.

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