As fans of "The Voice" amp up for a new season of the hit singing reality competition series, the show's resident big-voiced judge, Christina Aguilera, is getting ready to work on her next album, a follow-up to 2010's coolly received Bionic.
In a new promo for the show, which kicks off on February 5, Xtina opens up about what she's looking forward to on this next LP. "I'm recording my next album right now, and I'm really excited because I find myself in a very introspective stage of my life," she said. "I've learned so much, have experienced so much, in leaps and bounds, and it's a journey of growth for me, continuously throughout my career. I'm excited to put it all down on paper through my lyrics and my voice. And come from a very, very truthful and honest and raw place."
At this point, Christina's done a bit of it all musically. She's never been one to let genre define her, always keeping fans guessing what the next phase of her musical evolution will involve. Her 2006 release Back to Basics was a retro-leaning homage to pin-up girls and the boys they love, while Bionic looked forward with a futuristic, sonic flair (and even harked back to her "Dirrty" days thanks to sexy, naughty references).
Maybe the best next move for Aguilera would be to get back to basics, strip down all the futuristic pomp and circumstance and play with her voice over sultry ballads and light-hearted pop ides. But who knows what she might be cooking up. Regardless, we're excited to hear it.
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