Already 6 years Christina Aguilera has not released an album and 2018 is the time. The previous release of Lotus (2012) was not able to be made a smooth footing to give birth again as a singer. In Liberation, which has a lot of hip hop, Aguilera invited Kanye West, Anderson. Paak, Mike Dean, and Che Pope as producers to help polish this album.
"Accelerate" which was also helped by Kanye West, as well as the Ty Dolla Sign collaborator and rapper 2 Chainz with its staccato rap style uniquely intertwined with Aguilera's much-explored singing. For those of you who have followed the journey of hits Aguilera, of course, a little embarrassed by the concept presented.
But this track eventually becomes a fun and fresh come back. Not releasing albums and 2018 is the time. The previous release of Lotus (2012) was not able to be made a smooth footing to give birth again as a singer. In Liberation, which has a lot of hip hop, Aguilera invited Kanye West, Anderson. Paak, Mike Dean, and Che Pope as producers to help polish this album.
"Sick of Sittin '" which carries the raw funk rock n' roll element which is full of Aguilera's loud shouting is quite interesting to listen to. Not only is this a color that is quite different from Aguilera's previous music, this track also has a solid groove.
"Fall In Line" as a song about female empowerment was delivered very modestly with a singer who was no less superior in vocal, loud, namely Demi Lovato. The harmonization of these two equally powerful vowels is truly extraordinary and is used in the right portion.
Today, a pop album is less complete without the touch of songwriter Julia Michaels. Of course he was present to help Aguilera, writing the song "Deserve". A track with the Michaels-style lyric narration with reggae and electronica.
You will find Aguilera's sweet and sexy side on "Pipe", when she collaborates with the mysterious XNDA. This track is a sensual and easy listening "sleep invitation" track, a bit reminiscent of Whitney Houston's album era My Love Is Your Love which is truly feminine.
While "Masochist" tells the story of a fragile woman's condition after separation from a painful relationship, she is chanted and emotional.
The right choice of collaborators, diverse and up to date arrangements, and sound quality that is still a strong fang, are more than enough for a come back. It's safe to say that Liberation successfully delivered Aguilera back to this competitive music industry.