Christina Aguilera is throwing a party, and it’s not just for any old occasion – it’s the 25th birthday of her iconic debut album! Yes, that’s right, the album that gave us all a reason to dramatically lip-sync “Genie in a Bottle” in the shower while pretending to be trapped in a very glamorous yet metaphorical lamp has officially hit the quarter-century mark. Can you believe it? Neither can your inner ’90s kid.
To celebrate, Christina, the reigning queen of vocal acrobatics, is teaming up with Spotify for a special anniversary bash. But this isn’t just your average “throw some confetti and eat some cake” party. Oh no. She’s releasing a re-imagined version of the album’s biggest bops. Think of it as the album’s glow-up – same songs, but with a little extra flair, kind of like running into your high school crush 25 years later, but now you’re the one with a six-pack and a successful career.
Mark your calendars for Monday, September 23, when Christina will drop this live studio extravaganza. And as if that weren’t enough, she’s bringing along a couple of famous friends to join the fun: Sabrina Carpenter and MGK. Yes, you heard that right. The “Mi Reflejo” diva, a Disney darling, and a rapper with a penchant for pink nail polish, all under one roof. What could possibly go wrong (or more importantly, what amazing chaos might ensue)?
And don’t worry, in between the musical magic, Christina will spill some behind-the-scenes tea about the making of her debut album. Will she reveal what it was like to sing “What a Girl Wants” before anyone knew what she really wanted? Will she share if she ever actually met the genie from the bottle? We’ll just have to wait and see.
So, grab your glitter, your platform shoes, and your most dramatic hand gestures, and get ready to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the album that taught us how to demand what we want, turn to whoever we want, and, of course, come on over, baby. 🎤🎉