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Album

Back to Basics

Christina Aguilera

About “Back to Basics”

Back to Basics is the fifth studio album by Christina Aguilera. According to Aguilera, the album is a mix off old-school jazz and soul with a modern touch. The album is mostly based on past events (ex. her 2005 marriage with Jordan Bratman) and uses an alter-ego; Baby Jane.

The album reached #1 on the Billboard 200 with 346,000 sales. The album has five singles; most notably “Candyman” and “Ain’t No Other Man”. The album was nominated for a Grammy and “Ain’t No Other Man” won Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 2007.

As of 2013, the album has sold eight million copies worldwide.

“Back to Basics” Q&A

  • What have the artists said about the album?

    It was a tribute record for me to pay a personal nod to the great artists & originators of music — from soul to blues to jazz & beyond — that greatly influenced me as a young girl & impacted how I not only listen to music, but more importantly how I FEEL it.

    –via Twitter (August 8, 2021)

  • What has Aguilera said about the videos and artwork that came from the album?

    The videos & artwork were so personal to me — appreciating and embodying the classic old Hollywood cinema feel that has also visually inspired me. There is so much incredible art and so many stories, talent, voices, musicianship and creativity that pushed boundaries and paved the way for artists today. And it’s sad that much of it gets lost or unheard through generations. So it was and is very important to me to always shed light & appreciation for all who came before and keep their spirits & work alive. Authenticity was something you couldn’t fake back then. Integrity means everything to me. There are so many special stories and meaningful moments pieced together within these records. Further dissection for another time.

    –via Twitter (August 8, 2021)

  • What has Aguilera said about releasing the album as a double album?

    Looking back, it was brave to make a double album of material when in pop it’s encouraged to simply keep it simple and churn it out.

    –via Twitter (August 8, 2021)

  • Is there a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album?

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