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Which Christina Aguilera do you prefer: dirrty or nice?

Mar 8, 2006, 06:10 PM | by Michael Slezak

Categories: Music

145842__christina_lChristina Aguilera may not have a title or a release date for her new album (due some time this summer), but as she hinted to EW back in January, she's finding inspiration in the music of jazz legends such as Billie Holiday and Pearl Bailey, as well as in modern, gritty pop music. The ''Beautiful'' singer confirmed this direction in a recent interview with Billboard, noting, "Some of the songs are kept authentic, sticking to a really raw, old-soul sound, where others combine elements of old blues, jazz and soul with a hard modern-day edge."

Now I'm not saying Xtina shouldn't explore all her artistic passions, but I also think it's fair to ask: Which version do you prefer? The well-coiffed, sophisticated lady who recently collaborated with Herbie Hancock or the chaps-sportin' tartlet who glared her way through the ''Dirrty'' video alongside freaky plushies and Redman? I enjoy both varieties, but I'm gonna have to cast my vote for the latter. (C'mon now, how can you deny a song that helped Drew Lachey score his Dancing With the Stars trophy?)

What do you think, PopWatchers?


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I think you are a sluit and you sould not be on tv .you give women like me and other's a bad name .but i will say some time i wish i had a body like your because i think my husband dose not like me the way i am because he did something with your picture and i mane it has to do with sex .and it make me feel like suite because when he dose that it makes me feel like my body it not good enough for him . if i could i would like to have surgery to take off my fat but i can't because i'm not rich like you so i can't do what i won't to do with my botty like you can .if i had one wish i would wish that i had 1,0000Dollers then i could do what i need to do so my husband would look at me the way he did when we frist got to gather.i don't mane to be mean but it just hart's me because of my husband .i wish you could help me out with my problem because if i had money like you i could do something to make me happy .so plzz can you help me .plzz understand i,m always depressed all the time and nothing will make me feel batter till i have that done i hope you understand .P.S FROM BECKY LYNN MOYE .AND MY ADDRESS IS .125 BYRES RD WELLSTON OHIO 45692 .MY HOME PHONE NUMBER IS (740)288-0406 ask for BECKY LYNN MOYE AND IF MY MOM GETS ON THE PHONE YOU CAN TALK TO HER AND SHE CAN TELL ME .PLZZZZ WRITE BACK THINK YOU TALK TO YOU SOON I HOPE .

lani Sun, Apr 30, 2006 at 10:08 PM EST

I love her. If I was to become a lesbian, xtina would be the 1 to go 4!. She is sexy and genuine. Everything a perfect woman could be.

sharon Wed, Mar 22, 2006 at 12:54 PM EST

some people are gay.......... im one of those people

dody perayuto Mon, Mar 20, 2006 at 12:48 AM EST

n the truth is: she has a wonderfull yelling voice
go christina, keep doing ur stuff

dody perayuto Mon, Mar 20, 2006 at 12:44 AM EST

i think she always a great job cause doing everything from her heart, no matter what people want to say about her she prove that she is very strong for keeping her way life although people judging her

fadumo Thu, Mar 16, 2006 at 12:49 PM EST

I USE TO LIKE THE NICE CHRSTINA .NOW THAT SHE BECAME A SLUT I DON'T CARE WHAT HER MUSIC DOES LOOK LIKE .NOW I HATE HER EVEN MORE,SO I DON'T WANT HEAR HER OR EVEN LOOK AT HER. BY THE WAY WE NOWWHO'S REALY COOL AND WHO'S A SUCK A REALY SUCK.

Mario Mon, Mar 13, 2006 at 03:02 PM EST

I like her better when she is true to her sealf and she does that every time but I think I like the DIRRTY one better because she looks sexy and confortable with her sexuality and that is great.She also loves to expirience with her music and that is great because it gives her fans a different sounds and looks every time she has a new CD and I like that.

vicki g Sat, Mar 11, 2006 at 04:33 PM EST

Xtina is becoming a young lady.When she was dirty, it was because Spears was acting like a tramp.Now that she is not competing.She can just be herself.No matter who that is.This wont be the last time she reinvents herself.

Balazs Sat, Mar 11, 2006 at 12:10 PM EST

Oh my god! Carla i'm so sorry i didn't talk about you in my last opinion - i talked about maria! i'm so sorry :))

Balazs Sat, Mar 11, 2006 at 12:08 PM EST

Carla i think you misunderstood this... Tammie said that she is a Mariah Carey fan and that's why she loves other great singers, like Christina.

I'm a huge fan of Mariah Carey too. She is not just a singer! She has a great soul, her lyrics help anyobody go through bad times, etc.
My Nr.1 fav. singer is Christina and the 2nd is Mariah.

I think as all of the Christina songs are wonderful and great, all of Mariah's songs too. I think the problem is with you ;))

I love both Christina! But this is not a question for me... :))

Carla Thu, Mar 9, 2006 at 01:57 PM EST

Christina is a brilliant and beautiful young lady who
has all of my support no matter what she does.
As long as she Keeps hammering out song s like 'Beautiful and 'A song for you'
I will like her...But I kinda wish she woul ditch the good girl look and bare those assless Chaps. but I love her eaither way

maria Thu, Mar 9, 2006 at 12:43 PM EST

For the person who says shi is for the real singers.
Mariah Carey is a real singer?
Maybe in your opinion.OK she has a graet voice but
she can't sing!!!!!!!
All her songs are really really bad!
She will never be able to do songs like beautiful by
CHRISTINA or other songs.
So please say what you want about anyone, but leave
that fatty non singer lady out!

Chris Thu, Mar 9, 2006 at 12:33 PM EST

I don't care either way, as long as she keeps wearing outfits like the one pictured that show off her great boobs!

gogo Thu, Mar 9, 2006 at 12:21 PM EST

I love me some X-Tina. Keep the look clean but music DIRRTY!!!

Bertie Thu, Mar 9, 2006 at 12:02 PM EST

I agree with what most people here have already said. She sure as hell doesn't need to prove that she can sing. Whatever works for her image is great, that's her perogative. What I would hate to see is her let herself go and look trashy ..(we ALL know who I'm talking about) She seems to be happy with where her life is right now, I really would like to see this album do great! I agree, she's too good for the "pop" scene. People like Britney are perfect for that, she sells her image because she can't sing and she needs something.

Brian Thu, Mar 9, 2006 at 12:01 PM EST

Dirty girls are a dime a million right now. I like cleavage and skin and sexual innuendo and stripper moves as much as the next guy but really when it comes right down to it people who have real talent need only showcase that talent. Really, if they have to resort to being dirty to reel in more people they need to think whether the attention of those people is worth it and when they realize it is not then they have a clear path to a career as a talented person, and eventually those people only interested in them because they were dirty will return to the strip clubs and porn sites from whence they came.

Tammie Thu, Mar 9, 2006 at 11:05 AM EST

Nice - she's got so much talent she doesn't need to be dirty like some people we know.

Joe Thu, Mar 9, 2006 at 10:21 AM EST

As a Mariah Carey fan, I'm all for REAL SINGERS! Christina has a great voice; I like that she is taking chances with her music. I could care less how she looks, she's got the talent. Welcome back!

SF Thu, Mar 9, 2006 at 10:08 AM EST

Will someone PLEASE PLEASE tell her to stop caking on the foundation and that garish red lipstick! She is a pretty girl with an amazing voice and I prefer her classy sound, but I can't take her seriously when I look at her.

Tom Thu, Mar 9, 2006 at 10:02 AM EST

i loved the filthy whore christina, she was bold and individual. this new christina is (to be honest) a little boring. but i have faith in her new sound (ive heard the 3 clips u can find on mtv.com) and they sound great so as long as the music is top notch ill be happy!

Jeremy Brett Thu, Mar 9, 2006 at 09:24 AM EST

Not a big fan of Christina, but she has a phenomenal voice and can be quite beautiful when she tones it down. (Plus her Samantha in the "Sex and the City" spoof on SNL was spot-on.) Here's hoping she focuses on being something different: a classy pop star who's more about music than image. If that happens, more power to her.

dma69 Thu, Mar 9, 2006 at 09:22 AM EST

I have no problem with her exploring other music avenues as long as she's not looking like a drag queen. She's pretty enough with all that make-up. You can be sexy with looking ridiculous, like the riding chaps. Thankfully she has talent.

jason Thu, Mar 9, 2006 at 09:09 AM EST

we should all praise christina for how she changes her sound. if she can incorporate jazz and swing into pop music and make people like it, she will be unstoppable. i heard two snippets from the CD and it is SICK!!! i can't wait until it comes out. britney listen up, THIS is a true star!! go XTINA!!!

Miles Thu, Mar 9, 2006 at 08:12 AM EST

I'll take my Christina both naughty and nice. Whatever you say about the girl, she has one of the most amazing voices in the business, and that's all you really need to know.

Jake Thu, Mar 9, 2006 at 04:33 AM EST

I'm not sure how dirrty I like my Christina, but I do know one thing: unless she's trying to cover up 3rd degree burn scars, girlfriend needs to cool it with the makeup. It's thicker than Janet Jackson's thighs!

kicus Thu, Mar 9, 2006 at 03:08 AM EST

I like nice and sexy Christina

dave Thu, Mar 9, 2006 at 01:41 AM EST

who would have thought that way back when, when christina and britney first appeared on the scene, that BRITNEY would end up being the trashing one and CHRISTINA end up being the classy one? seriously!

i'm all for anything christina. her "in-between" songs since her last album have been hot and truly diverse. come on - what other singer do you know can go from her stripped album to "car wash," "tilt your head back" with nelly, and a duet with herbie hancock. that girl is flex and talented.

Mike Thu, Mar 9, 2006 at 12:56 AM EST

I really like that she is being diverse. I can't for her new album release!

Hmmmm Thu, Mar 9, 2006 at 12:43 AM EST

As long as she keeps the cleavage, either way is fine. :D

Kyle Thu, Mar 9, 2006 at 12:06 AM EST

It's hard to say. I loved all the controversy with "Dirrty" and everything, but I like how she keeps re-inventing herself with each album...it's very refreshing. So, I like both.

Sean M Wed, Mar 8, 2006 at 11:54 PM EST

I like the fact that she keeps changing her music style so people won't get bored of her music. I'm sure her new album will be as good as her last 2 albums!

mari Wed, Mar 8, 2006 at 10:58 PM EST

I LOVE CHRISTINA AGUILERA. SHE HAS A VOICE AND HER MUSIC IS GREAT. I LOVE THE SONG "A SONG FOR YOU". SOUL MUSIC IS HERE TO STAY. I BELIEVE SHE WILL DO A GOOD JOB ON HER NEW ALBUM

mgf Wed, Mar 8, 2006 at 10:11 PM EST

i like the combo, i think the combo is good for her, dirrty but soulfood. Because we all know she can sing, she doesnt have to prove this, she can just sing whatever she freakin wants! I do however prefer the dirrty side.

brandonk Wed, Mar 8, 2006 at 09:06 PM EST

I liked her last CD, but I think I prefer classy Chrissy better. I'm intrigued by her new direction.

Nicole Wed, Mar 8, 2006 at 09:01 PM EST

If she can pull of songs with the power and ferocity of "Beautiful" and "Fighter" again I'm all for whatever she has coming my way.

Ryan Wed, Mar 8, 2006 at 08:31 PM EST

I dont get what you people want out of artists. If they do the same old thing you berate them for that and if they try to change it up you persecute them as well. Artists are humans and our interests change as we grow, I dont listen to the same stuff I did when Xtina came out and Im sure she doesnt either. Get over it. Let her do her thing you haters.

Thad Wed, Mar 8, 2006 at 07:32 PM EST

I don't really care, just give us some new tunes. Its been way too long. I loved her last cd and its time for a new cd. I hate to wait for years for a cd that ends up having 8-9 tracks. No matter what it is, it is a let down (are you listening Michael?)

blah Wed, Mar 8, 2006 at 07:24 PM EST

While I respect where she's going, and trying to be a "real musician", and not just a pop star, I like her pop music. It's good! If her new music is as good as dirrty, then I'll vote for the new xtina.

Hans Wed, Mar 8, 2006 at 07:08 PM EST

Dirrty all the way. She was fearless, somewhat shocking, and seemed to behaving fun. but, really, as long as the music is good, either would do for me.

Ned Wed, Mar 8, 2006 at 07:06 PM EST

I like both, depends on my mood I guess. I really liked the black hair she was sporting awhile back, but she's hot no matter what.

K.I Wed, Mar 8, 2006 at 07:02 PM EST

Neither. She spend too much time worry about her hair color and style, her music is not so interesting anymore.

Roxanne Wed, Mar 8, 2006 at 06:51 PM EST

How about silent.

Terry Wed, Mar 8, 2006 at 06:36 PM EST

I am all for the likes of Christina Aguilera, who actually has pipes, opening up a whole new generation of music listeners to the classics of the Jazz songbook. Hopefully she won't butcher them as Rod Stewart did in his inexplicably best selling shlock renditions of the Great American Songbook. The fact that she teamed up with the likes of Herbie Hancock - for the rendition of A Song For You - allows me to believe that she will be respectful of the spirit and the artistry of the artists that she will choose to cover. And so, to the other question, you have the answer: which one of the former mouseketeers will have a career that stands the test of time? The one that covers Pearl Bailey, or the one who finds inspiration in the Bobby Brown vast repertoire?

Todd Wed, Mar 8, 2006 at 06:28 PM EST

I'm going to have to go with the former, largely because she can only go so far with that slutty image. She doesn't want to become another Britney Spears, so I'm all for any changes that could be for the better. Look at Mandy Moore. When she was a pop singer (back in her "Candy" days), she was just the third Britney rip off. Now I'm a big fan of her acting career (another person who benefited from the brilliant "Saved!"). You can only be teen pop for so long. No one's buying that crap, so I applaud her change. I mean, I still probably won't buy it, but that doesn't mean I don't applaud the effort.


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