Christina Aguilera is the latest high-profile superstar to head to the lights of Las Vegas for her very own residency.
While promoting upcoming dates after the Dec. 30 opening at the new Voltaire Belle de Nuit at the Venetian Resort, Xtina talked about how the show's planning, production and performances “fueled” her creativity, which she now looks to one new studio album.
It has been about six years since she released her last English-language album, Liberation (2018), which included the singles Accelerate, Fall in Line and Like I Do.
As a result, fans are probably craving a range of new songs to include in playlists.
The resurgent Aguilera also talks about her professional wish list, which she says is constantly growing and evolving, in a new interview with Vegas Magazine.
Christina Aguilera, 43, talks about the new Las Vegas residency at the new Voltaire Belle de Nuit at the Venetian Resort
With her self-titled debut celebrating its 25th anniversary later this year and the eight additional albums that followed, Aguilera has a lot of songs to draw from for her residency.
Some of the classics from early in her career, like Genie In A Bottle and What A Girl Wants, are often reworked to keep them new and fresh for fans and herself as an artist.
Although acting has always been at the top of her passion list, the seven-time Grammy winner also noted that planning the new production is something she takes great pride in working with her team.
“Creative direction of the show is a true labor of love and draws inspiration from a variety of sources: the lights of Vegas, the splendor of Voltaire, my music, fashion, burlesque, creative Parisian references and more,” she said about it on the stage incorporated into the final product.
“I always try to push my artistic boundaries and do things I've never done before, always trying to offer something new and fresh and give the audience a unique experience,” she explained.
It seems that all the artistic creativity that went into the residency sparked an inner call to get back into the studio to write and record new songs for a new album.
“It's great to be on stage because this new show in Vegas is really inspiring my creativity,” she revealed, adding: “I've been working on experimenting with new sounds and writing new lyrics.” In recent times A lot has happened in six years – big personal and professional changes, growth and new inspiration, so I'm really excited to share it all on the next album!'
Given everything she's accomplished after 25 years in the music business, you'd think there wouldn't be much, if anything, left on her career list. But think again.
The seven-time Grammy winner kicked off her Las Vegas residency at the new Voltaire Belle de Nuit at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas on December 30
With nine studio albums, two of which are in Spanish, the pop superstar has plenty of hits to choose from for her residency, including fresh new versions of songs like Genie In A Bottle
“My wish list is constantly evolving,” the New York native revealed. “There are currently a few collaborations that I would like to explore with other musicians that I am a fan of.”
They would also like to venture into other passion projects outside of music in the foreseeable future.
“I co-founded Playground [a sexual wellness personal care brand for women]and I feel so incredibly inspired to be part of something in a new way where I can explore new creative and business avenues,” the mother of two shared.
Aguilera, who was just 19 when she released her self-titled studio album, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release this year
Aguilera is scheduled to return to the Voltaire Belle de Nuit stage for shows on February 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 10th, followed by a few more on March 1st and 2nd
Aguilera is referred to as the voice of a generation due to her four-octave vocal range and distinctive use of sustained high notes and use of melisma throughout her music. She has released numerous hits such as Lady Marmalade, Beautiful, Dirty, Can't Hold Us Down, Fighter, Ain't No Other Man and Hurt, among others.
Her nine albums released throughout her career include the two Spanish-language albums Mi Reflejo (2000) and Aguilera (2020).
With over 75 million albums sold, the singer-songwriter remains one of the best-selling and most recognizable voices of the last three decades.
Next up: Aguilera will return to the Voltaire Belle de Nuit stage for shows on February 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 10th, followed by a few more on March 1st and 2nd.