One on One: Britney Spears vs. Christina Aguilera Friday, May 16, 2008
Posted by Andy Hutchins in One on One, Rockabye.trackback
One on One will be an occasional feature here at DeadOn, comparing and contrasting one pop culture thing to another in various categories, making totally somewhat baseless and arbitrary judgments, and hopefully making some people happy and other people mad. It’s like VH1, but good.
Today, sometime Mouseketeers and erstwhile superstars go under the microscope for our viewing pleasure. It’s the Battle of Bubblegum, the Skirmish of Saccharine: It’s Britney against Christina.
The question is simple: Who has the better career?
Entrance
America got its first eyeful of Britney in maybe the most influential (or, perhaps, most rewound) music video of the ’90s not starring Helena Christiansen.
Those three notes, the “Oh, baby, baby,” and the pitch-perfect launched countless fantasies and announced Britney to the world as a flawless pop creation in a plaid skirt. She was instantly a can’t miss prospect.
Christina came a little less pre-packaged, and certainly a bit more subtly sexual:
Musically, though, she was far less bland, with a skittering beat behind her and actual range. Listening to it in full for the first time since probably 2000, I’m actually bobbing my head. And while that’s not rare for bubblegum pop (I was a big ‘N Sync fan), it’s surprising because I wasn’t a big Christina fan.
Advantage: Britney. It’s only barely a valid comparison.
Commercial Success
Britney’s …Baby One More Time sold 25 million copies worldwide, and Oops!… I Did It Again did about 20 million as well. Her ellipsis-free albums, Britney, In the Zone, and Blackout, have been far less successful, but the first two are platinum records here and worldwide, and the latter is gold here and has moved about 2 million copies worldwide.
Of course, Britney’s tours (all headlining) are her cash cow, and a tour of fairgrounds, theatres, and smaller arenas, a major domestic tour, three huge world tours, one mall tour, and one bizarre post-rehab circuit of Houses of Bluees have all been very successful, though these live performances opened her up to the lip-synching allegations she’s faced for the rest of her career.
I think, though, that if the people laying down triple digits for tickets for their eleven-year-olds really cared about whether it was faux-live or not, I might not be writing this now.
Christina was the clear second fiddle early on in her career, with her eponymous debut selling just 14 million worldwide. But since, she’s had less of a precipitous dropoff than Brit, with Stripped doing over 10 million globally and 2006’s Back to Basics selling 4.5 million, a very strong showing in the iTunes for someone not named Josh Groban.
Touring has been less lucrative for Aguilera, though, with only three U.S. and world tours to her credit, though the “Justified and Stripped” shows with co-headliner Justin Timberlake made it the top-grossing tour of 2003.
Advantage: Britney, as always a commercial powerhouse.
Critical Success
Obviously, Britney Spears could never read a review of her music, ever, and would still be able to call herself a success. But she’s been hailed from the beginning (hell, her signature song is her first single, and could never be displaced by later, better work; she’s pigeonholed) for working with the best of the best in the pop factories to craft infectious ditties, and that’s still true.
She’s maybe gone to the same well too many times, but her limited voice probably contributes to that; she’s really, really good at the purring, breathy “singing” that just sounds like a prelude to naughtiness, and nowhere, I think, is she better at it than on Blackout, her most recent and most lauded effort, which basically drops all pretense of emotion and lays on the smothering sexuality, to great results.
And besides all that, she’s got a Grammy (for Best Dance Recording in 2005) and a handful of nominations. So the Grammys are, as always, horrifically stupid at their worst.
Christina, though, gets almost universal raves. She’s been dubbed “the voice of her generation,” won praise from virtually every critic imaginable for her extraordinary voice, and has been successful in bubblegum pop, sexier, R & B-flavored tunes, and jazz-influence music aimed at the adult contemporary market.
Her signature song, “Beautiful,” is a gorgeous, moving song that tries to be more than just its vocal and production components, and it’s something that suggests a maturity beyond her years; it’s far, far beyond anything Britney could hope to record, and that’s true of that and several other Aguilera songs as well.
And she has Grammys, plural: Four of them, in fact, from 15 nods, including a Best New Artist bauble in 2000 that was a surprise and a steal, considering her main competition was none other than Ms. Spears.
Advantage: Christina, and this is flat not fair.
Sex Appeal
Britney was the quintessential late ’90s Lolita and the early 2000s bombshell. At her peak, she was the embodiment of sex, a taut body set in motion to music that made hearts flutter and other parts of the body defy gravity; she was hot. (Here’s video evidence, not embedded because I don’t want to melt DeadOn.)
But Britney’s fallen since then (my first word was decayed, which seems more accurate but mean), and the whole world seeing her genitalia has knocked her down the hot list, too; her Kentwood, Louisiana roots are showing.
Meanwhile, Aguilera’s aged like a fine wine. She had her cuteness phase early, then did a rebellious Rolling Stone cover and the “Dirrty” video, then got even better with time, morphing into a throwback songstress and taking fairly classy Maxim pictures.
Yeah, pregnancy’s left her looking, uh, swell, but the most important thing for the former Xtina is that she’s gotten past her former iterations without going too far either way on the sexy-cute spectrum, and hit the sweet spot of late. She’s survived the hypersexual part of her career and come out brassy and beautiful.
Advantage: Christina, whose sustained appeal just trumps Britney’s white-hot peak.
Legacy
Britney changed the game of the music industry more than any female artist before her, but not necessarily in a positive direction. She made it much easier for aspiring artists to earn a bit of play for a pretty face, but who knows how many careers she’s delayed or diminished by hogging the spotlight?
It’s also true that Britney’s acquired a Jacko-like following of devotees who will never leave her side and that her Hollywood lifestyle has probably done more damage than good to her family (ask Jamie Lynn), but, then, her sideshows have been more entertaining than the mainstage music career of late.
Christina, much like onetime tourmate Timberlake, has shown that the bubblegum pop phase is survivable, and has come out much stronger than Britney after her life in the intense media spotlight of that era. She’s married a manager, had a child, and matured.
But she’ll always be the second-brightest star of that era, the sonic boom following the rocket rather than the rocket itself, and was helped in no small amount by the dichotomy and tribalism of that era made possible by Brit; if you didn’t care for her and still liked mainstream music, you were more or less forced into the Christina camp, then learned to love her.
Advantage: Britney. It’s easier to break the mold than make it.
Future
Britney is probably at a dead end, or at least and extended stop, in her career. She’s shown she is only barely capable of holding down gainful employment with her “How I Met Your Mother” cameos, and continues to be plagued by paparazzi and legal troubles. Expecting much from her, like a tour in support of Blackout or diligent work in a studio towards a new album, seems like a losing proposition.
It’s easy to lapse into the past tense when writing about Britney, and sadly spooky to think that the AP has sketched out an obit for her. Her future is uncertain and, for the most part, bleak.
Christina, though, seems energized both personally and professionally by her marriage and the birth of her son, Max, and likely to continue evolving as a person and artist. Rumor has it that there’s a poppier 2008 album in the works, and, if so, it would be one of the year’s biggest.
She’s got the sort of voice and aesthetic that could propel her as an artist into a long and fruitful career as, say, a more talented, less sensational Madonna, pushing the envelope musically rather than socially. If so, it’s more than enviable.
Advantage: Christina, and, again, it’s not close.
So the score is three-all, but there are margin of victory issues here and they weigh heavily for one side.
Game, Set, and Match: Christina Aguilera.
Please, leave comments, but also throw in any suggestions for future One on One features, too. I had a really hard time coming up with this one, but if there are things you’d like me to tackle, I’m more than happy to run with your ideas.
As an unapologetic Britney fan from my high school days (and still to a certain extent), I disagree. I agree that Christina has the best voice (by far) and more critical success, but that’s all I’ll consent.
re Sex Appeal: I had a huge crush on Britney and I think a piece of me always will. Her peak was so much higher that it easily carries in my mind. She certainly has gone down hill since the Jason Alexander marriage, but it feels like she’s coming back around and still looks good (see HIMYM). On the otherhand, I never really had a thing for XTina and she did have her own trashy period as well.
re future: I consider this to be a toss-up. Gimme More was a pretty big hit for Britney and the HIMYM appearances have been decent but more importantly made her seem normal again. Christina has more talent but she feels less relevant these days and who knows what marriage/motherhood will do to her music.
p.s. btw, I do own Crossroads. So feel free to mock away and I’m clearly a homer.
Homer.
But I do appreciate the comments, and I’d say it’s closer than I expected it would be before I started writing it. I’m eager to see what others think as well.
I suppose it’s technically more fanboi than homer
I’m sorry, but IMHO britney’s legacy is going to be more jacko based than music based. Taking Photog’s into the toilet, attacking cars with umbrellas, pantiless shots, hystronics and poor wardrobe choices since her body has started the downhill slide outweigh anything she did in her early career. And that early stuff was mostly production. The songs were written by others, the recording was so over produced that she would have to lip synch in concert just to get the same sound. I equate her to a pop version of shania twain, just not as hot :-p
Christina Aguilera is boring! I mean come on, how many songs of Christina Aguilera do you really hear on the Radio? None, the onliest time I hear her is when someone is feeling blue and the dj plays that gay anthem song “beautiful”. Give me a break! All of a sudden Christina is herald “cute, wholesome, talented, with a big voice. Let she and her man go through some things and tongues will start wagging. While Britney isn’t the best singer, she is a fantastic entertainer. Madonna doesn’t have the strongest vocals and even in her 20s she did things that had people buzzing. She cleaned up her act and what is she now? A pop icon. Britney although perversely screwed up will alwyays be a better all around performer than Christina. Although, most people hate to admit it, they know most of the lyrics to Britney’s “sometimes”, …Oops, I did it again” and “baby one more time”… how many Christina song can you bob your head and sing along subconsciously?”
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Discerning people would go for Christina. Britney is an entertainer fine!, but it looks as if Christina would be a longterm artist. Come on people the girl is a true versatile artist. Britney is no match for Christina. I’m in Africa, and I love Christina. Now what!! Well who says Christina is boring, Love Britney when you are 16, love Christina when you are 16, 25, 30 and going. Sorry Brit, I love you but I’m just saying it as it is. Christina should by now be compared to other Great artist and not Brit.
Who is a true artist, one whose music is able to live. Listen to Christina’s music in the next 50 years and it would still be fresh. We are talking about music here, art, soothing entertaining. Now let’s see Christina being compared to others on her level.
I know Christina is talented but she let’s face it, she’s more bland. She didn’t make a punchy debut in Genie in the bottle and she’ll probably be just remembered as a great artist but not a pop icon. Back to Basics was more of a damage control since she received so much bad press about her and her Stripped cd had low sales. I say Britney will survive as long as Christina because she will always do something to keep the public interested in her and even if her music career fails she fall back on being a comedic actress (she got good reviews for HIMYM and Will & Grace) as well as other things while Christina can only rely on her voice which the public will get bored of but the critics will eat it up. Britney is smarter than most people think, almost all the teeny bopper singers like her have failed to revive their career, she managed to still have people talk about her, she’s not respected but years from now, people will still talk about her…something Christina don’t have because she’s not controversial enough or doesn’t want to be.
A lot of people compare Britney Spears to Madonna but I’ve never thought they were alike. Yes both Britney and Madonna do not have the strongest voice but I’ve always gotten the impression that Madonna was in full control of her career and the path that she was on. Britney always seems so lost to me. I always feel as if there was someone else dictating her actions and decisions. When she went crazy it was the first time that I actually believed she controlled her actions. Say whatever you want about Christina its pretty clear she makes her decisions. She might not always make the best ones but I don’t see her as a puppet and that’s something I can respect
Britney is soo amazingly talented! Maybe she doesnt stand up there and belt notes while throwing her hand all in the air like a crazy woman! But Britney can sing and dance her ass off! She is a true performer! She has it all! A triple threat if you must! The last time I saw christina “perform” on the 2008 VMAs her dancing was
HILARIOUS or AWFUL actually and she looks like Lady Gaga! Not to mention the copycat black jumpsuit with cape like Britney on the Onyx Hotel Tour and the red catsuit on her new promo commercial for her greatest hits just like Oops I Did It again! Pretty funny if you ask me! You cant help but LOVE Britney!!! Soo if anyone here is the Best Female Artist it is clearly Miss Britney Spears..aka the Queen of Pop and she doesnt need a Grammy to say it!
Oh Brianne please!!!…crazy woman??? (Have you seen your idol punching a car with bold head and an umbrella!!!)
Can sing and dance her ass off?…VMAS 2007 pathetic…
She looks like Lady Gaga…see more comics…she looks like black cat…and she has that hair do more times before like in Stripped era and Ain’t no other man video…
Christina copying Britney…what you have to say for Circus…=pathetic copy of Back to Basics…
Please if you write…make sense!!!
And for Best Female Artist mmm…for me it’s funny how Xtina bites Britney ass for Best new artist…
hey there. i am a first and foremost a fanatical christina aguilera fan and have been snce i was 14(im 24 now). i have looked up to her and do think she will be a legend and is becoming one now. she will be around for a long long time.
but i also like britney. i feel sorry for britney. britney was a clear case of what fame can do to a person. but saying that i still love britney’s music. her blackout album i believe was the best work she did. (though i havent heard her first two albums cause i didnt like britney till me against the music).
i also dont think these two people should be compared. first off album sales dont mean anything. there a few bands i still like they dont sell alot but still put out great music. and i love her(mandy moore) but she doesnt sell well but still makes good music.
talent-britney is a dancer first singer second. and of course christina can outsing anyone. her voice is actually want got me into her.
me personally i like a good singer one who gives me chills when they sing. and christina does that to me.
lastly there is a spot for both girls excuse women and they are both here to stay. so comparing is like comparing peanut butter and chocolate. both are great, both go good together and both are here to stay.
like i say christina is my girl ive loved her since the beginning and i have 6 month old and i will hopefully take her to a christina concert when she gets older.
and britney is awesome too
omg can you believe britne is using circus as her cd title and christina used that for back to basics on disc too. copy cat. i think britney knows christina is awesome and britney aint nothing.
larry
christina doesnt need controversy in her life. christina is mainly about her music. and thats how it should be. yeah she changes her look up all the time. but being in the tabloids isnt what every celebrity wants.
thats the only thing i dont like bout britney. she acts likes she cant go out in public without a camera on her. but she strives on that too. she likes to play with the pap. but then whine like the victim. that is the only thing i dont like about her.
I think that comparing Christina and Britney is always going to be in a way, semi-pointless. There will never be a true winner seeing as every fan base has their difference of opinion. For me, I think Christina will have a more sustainable career. She has a great voice and that will be able to carry her. Britney on the other hand falls back on her dancing as entertainment which to be honest won’t always be there. When’s she’s 50, I doubt she’ll be able to dance like she does today at 27.
There’s also the argument of music. Britney’s music is without a doubt, catchier than Christina’s but that’s pretty much it. For me, I like music that has some sort of meaning, something I can relate to. Britney’s music is the kind that you listen to when you’re in a good mood or going out with your friends. I can’t really relate to it and I’ve also noticed that a lot of her songs are about the same things. I feel that Christina takes risks with her music and puts something out that she can be proud of. Christina could easily put out an album like Britney’s if she wanted but she doesn’t. I feel like she’s in it more for the music and not how many number ones hits she’ll achieve etc.
There’s also the argument of who’s a better entertainer. Again, this is all a matter of opinion. I would rather pay to watch someone sing than to watch someone dance. I’ve always found Christina’s performances more entertaining. I also find that a lot of Britney fans are living in the past. Britney used to be a great entertainer, now she’s kind of falling flat. She’s not as good as she was. Britney used to be a lot of fun to watch, she used to put on great shows but now, she’s not all there.
All in all, this argument can go on for years and sadly, I’m sure it will. I don’t understand the constant war between Britney and Christina fans or why each side can’t just enjoy what they enjoy and leave the other “opposing” side if you will, alone.
michelle
well said. i couldnt of said it better myself.
Christina have alot of talent that britney don’t have a voice go up to god and touch the fans forever for a long time.
Britney is back to be nice again. And her circus tour is coming in March. And christina have her greatest hits album last year. And christina is working on her 4th Studio Album in this summer. Can’t wait to get it. And christina have the best vocal in the world that I want to see her in person. Oh britney I know you for a long time now. So can you get even better to make a comeback. Please. And christina i love you for all the way. And I am a biggest fan of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. And the feuds still on. No matter what.
I’m pretty sure that the people who are finding similarities between Britney and Christina’s Circus are either purely illiterate or lack an ability to understand art and music. My God! Christina’s has only circus theme for her song “hurt” that has a totally different meaning to it.. where as Britney’s whole album is based on a celebrity’s life as a circus. Comparing both of these works would be just like extracting the same meaning from 2 different words that are spelled similarly. Ugghh!! I wish people had that vision to understand art and it’s meaning. I’m no big Britney or Christina fan but I had to make this point clear to all dumbheads.
For those who are doubting Britney’s abilities, here are the facts:
> Britney sold 100 million records, Christina sold 38 million.
> Britney has 5/6 number 1 albums which no other artist has.. not even Madonna
> Madonna was popular when after she was 25. Got her first grammy after 30. Britney has a grammy means that she can sing (oh please much better than Kylie Minogue, Madonna or Nelly Furtdao whinners). Britney was doing it 10 years before and still does it again and again.
> She would be dancing at 50 and will be singing too. .. Madonna is doing both so those who do not agree “You’re kiddin me right?”
> Christina Aguilera has a perfect voice ok.. but so has Beyonce, Mariah, Aaliyah, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks, Amy Winehouse… blah blah blah but WHO HAS BRITNEY’S CHARISMA????? PLEASE MENTION EVEN IF THERE IS 1
> Britney had bipolar, so had Janet Jackson… Mariah had problems but all back! Isn’t it? And Britney is back still blowing the charts.. her personal problems hasn’t brought down the sales or popularity so…?? what’s the deal?
> Christina never had problems and there isn’t anyone to bring her down, still she never gets on the top of the game.
> Britney has dealt with trouble since she was a child and I’m dead sure that she is much more mature woman now and is not going to repeat her childish mistakes.
> And about that Circus theme, the guy above has enough said!
:D
Britney should never break up with justin timberlake. You know why ? She have alot of paparazzi around her everyday. And she has act like a crazy woman like we don’t know who she is now. If she act like that again. I’m gonna put her stuff up for good. And not listen to her never ever again.
Britney have no i dear what she was doing is stupid to me. Like what ? Her music have the fans all around the world. Searching for her all day along and listen to her music on the radio. Like some fans don’t like her at all. Britney what is wrong with you. Oh I have watch you on t.v. Britney have never done it in her life. Cut all her hair off is scary the mess out of me. Because she don’t know what she was doing. Let me tell you somethin britney. Don’t you ever do that never in your life. Britney have scary her fans or her fans laugh at her. That what she get for that. If britney wasn’t famous. She won’t doing anyway. Oh don’t get mad at the paparazzi for what they did to you. Get mad at yourself britney. You did it to yourself. Make yourself real bad.
Christina have a clean good voice that her fans can reach out to her everyday. And britney don’t have the voice like christina. And britney voice is ok to me. But christina voice is amazing to me.
Britney spears music video has alot of comeback that she been going so quick and fast. And her video that have dancing is ? …Baby One More Time, Oops!…I Did It Again, Boys, I’m A Slave 4 U, Me Against The Music, (You Drive Me)Crazy, Overprotected. And more video that have no dancing at all. That’s O.k.
Britney spears don’t know what she doing in her music video Gimme More is like no comeback at all. She have been smoking and drinking too much. And her comeback is not coming at all. And she is a mess in that video. And she dancing like a stripper with nothing to do. And oops! britney with no panties on. How nasty is that. And britney have to go to a club and party all night. And kiss madonna at the vma award in 2003. Nasty ladies.
Christina Aguilera have a longer career is music for a lifetime. And her voice will go on and on. And her song Beautiful have help me get through how I felt about this song. The song is Beautiful means about no matter what people say to you is ? oh you ugly. oh you stupid. oh you nasty. Any words that have bad words that don’t mean nothing to you. You just walk away and ignore that person. What they say is nothing. So still beautiful forever in your heart. Follow Your Heart.
Okay, lets be fair here. I am not chosing sides, but let’s be real people.
Christina Aguilera may have ‘more talent’ but who is going to be remembered in music/pop culture?
Christina Aguilera is not that big anymore at all. She has a steady career but it’s nothing to go bananas over. She comes out with one hit about every 3 years and people just forget about her. She is working on a new album, no one gives a damn. Her highly promoted greatest hits album flopped hardcore and there is barely ANY mention of her in the press or on the radio. She is not relevant anymore, hasn’t been for a while now. I’m not doubting a comeback, I mean, I could never doubt someone with that talent, but Christina Aguilera is just not hyped or cared about anymore. She has a few hits, barely memorable. Changes looks every 3 years and they are always rip offs of other people’s looks. I am not doubting talent, but everything else, Aguilera lacks.
Britney on the other hand, may be less of an artist and more of a performer, but she has broken so many boundaries in music, its unbelievable. Easily the most successful female singer over the past 10 years and after a huge meltdown still managed to sell 505,000 copies of circus the first week and eventually sell over 3 million WW, while selling out tickets to all of her showings, making 2 million dollars a night and managing to have 2 worldwide hits, and a third upcoming hit. It’s crazy how much power she has and how much dedication people have towards her. I do agree (with someone above) that it may seem like she is a puppet when it comes to her career sometimes, but I do think she is behind most of the decisions.
Christina will always be the Jayne Mansfield to Britney’s Marilyn Monroe.
I give the author a break bc this was right after her breakdown, but the clear
WINNER is BRITNEY.
the end. now compare 2 SIMILAR people (britney, rihanna) (christina, beyonce)
I disagree with you Handyman
Christina will be remebered more than Britney!!!!
Dude, Legacy always goes to miss aguilera. no one as young as her (as far as i know) made such huge impact on live performances. and commercial success. i dunno. Christina has far more succesful singles considering she only had 3 studio albums. and the only era that britney outsold christina was during the oops & baby one more time againts christina aguilera (album). as for the follow ups, xtina wins (in the zone vs stripped, and blackout againts back to basics)
in response to maria’s comment about britney selling 100mil records. u desperately need to check ur math. her sales are closer to 60 mil (70 mil at the most)! also, robert, christina not only used the circus theme in the video “hurt” she used it during a large portion of her back 2 basics tour. as far as handyman’s comment about who is relevant. relevancy is grossly determined by the media. the media have always been slobbering fools when it comes to britney. her career was saved only by shameless media hype & undeserved pity awards. however, .the media seems to have vehement distain for christina & are mostly critical of her or ignore her altogether. i wonder how many records she could sell if given half of britney’s hype. is the media afraid to find out? i really believe so!!
In response to taylor……..BOMT sold 25+ mill worldwide, being the biggest debut album worldwide by any female artist. OIDIA sold 20+ mill worldwide. BRITNEY sold 11+ mill worldwide. ITZ sold 9+ mill worldwide…thats already 65 mill (and remember the first 2 are low round about numbers, so you can basically add a few more mill.) Go on to add 8 mill worldwide between her remix album and GHMP, 2.5-3 mill for BLACKOUT, and now 3.5-4 mill for CIRCUS, bringin us to a total of at least 80 mill. Now, in response to “d”, christina may only have 3 studio albums, but she did take time to make an xmas album, a spanish album, and her greatest hits album. xtina’s first studio album selling 16 mill WW, while BOMT 14 mill in USA alone. xtina’s 2nd studio album selling around 11-12 mill WW, while OIDIA sold 10.5 mill in USA alone. xtina’s 3rd studio sold 4.5 mill WW, BRITNEY selling 5 mill in USA alone. Then combine xtina’s greatest hits with her her xmas album, and her spanish album selling total 8 mill WW, while GHMP alone selling 8 mill WW. Britney has outsold xtina on every album. Britney is much larger on the international level than xtina is, and has sold almost as many albums in the US alone being 14 BOMT+10.5 OIDIA+5.2 BRITNEY+3.3 ITZ+ 1.8 GHMP+1 BLACKOUT+1.7 CIRCUS=36.4 mill. Where as xtina had sold 40 mill WW. And this is for anyone who downs BLACKOUT and said it was unsuccessful and BACK TO BASICS outsold it, and say that britney’s career is over. Lets look at all the promotion that xtina put into Back TO BASICS, and how little promo britney did for BLACKOUT. xtina was all over tv doing talk shows, promoted with an 82 show tour, and brought out 5 singles from the album. Britney didn’t promote with any tour, do any tv appearances, and only brought out 3 singles for blackout. And for anyone who has heard blackout, knows that at least 4 more songs could have been put onto radio. If Britney was to re-release blackout and actually promote it this time, it would definately go on to surpass BACK TO BASICS. And also keep in mind that album sales were down about 12% in 2007 when black out was released, than they were in 2006 when BACK TO BASICS was released. I am not on here to dog xtina…..I own 2 of her albums, being her self titled and stripped. I have seen her in concert 2 times, once during her debut album, and once in 06. I am just putting things into perspective.
Christina is definitely better especially when referring to the music industry. Also as mentioned before, Christina’s music helps soothe people and help them relate to the song because of her great lyrics, but Britney, her songs are meaningless and only rely on a beat. In reality, Christina really could have the same type of music as Britney with hot beats, but she prefers lyrics over beat!! In the future, Christina will definitely be remembered more and everyone will still listen to her due to her meaningful songs whether your a teen, 20s, 30s, 40, etc. While Britney, if shes still around, her fans will be only teens.
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hi im eric and im so happy dat britney gay lolz
um exuse me my sister wrote number 36 and i didnt say dat but wat i have to say is christina is beautiful and better than britney. and also i wiish i can meet christina in real life.
Britney really is media hype and about selling. She had a breakdown, Britney & Kevin chaotic, she smokes, shaved her head, rehab, comeback, another comeback, and more negative things with her personal life. How did she make with throughout the years? WITH HER VOICE? With her music, it’s all her dad’s work, producers, and songwriters that work for her. All the poppy music hides her actual talent. Also, her being a ‘better’ entertainer is all by other professionals teaching her. She isn’t original, anyone can be Britney is they wanted to.
Xtina writes about her dark past, meaningful ballads/rnb music, and soul music, what music should be about. She has a steady career and personal life. She just doesn’t do pop anymore, so she’s seen in a different perspective. Britney can BARELY earn a Grammy, and I see her fans seem to be really shy about that.
Well. if britney is really as lousy and have such a terrible voice, do you guys honestly think she’d make it this far? Its not just the pretty face i can assure you, you guys have no idea how much effort she puts into her career. She really shows how hardworking she is, especially after the breakdown, hwo much effort she put in to get her damn body back, to take up singing and dancing lessons, to produce such catchy music for all to enjoy.
True, britney does not produce emotional and meaningful ballads like christina does, but thats due to her singing limits, and well at least she tries. Britney is more of an entertainer, a pop icon who is so real, given that the whole world saw her through her ups and downs.
And though christina can really sing, she is less popular than Britney due to her uncapability to perform as slammin as Britney. That, which could not be blamed on anyone.
People all make mistakes, and Britney had shown the world the courage and determination to bounce back up. To summarise that, Britney is definitely the clear crowned winner.
Christina Aguilera when i went to her Back to Basics Tour shouts, she doesn’t sing, Mariah Carey has a much better voice and i expected a better performance from someone claimed to be ‘the voice’. Hardly, Witney Housten also has a better voice back in the day. Christina Aguilera has a better voice than most artists, but who really else is there currently to compare her to, Lady Gaga. Beyonce is the only real contender.
i luv u BRitney!!!!!!! Foreverrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!! I Can Even Sacrifice mY Own Lyf 4 U!!!!!!
An I rili Accept Her 4 Watever She iS!!!Im So Damn Crazy With Her Even If Im a Girl!! So Back Off To People Who Insult Him!!
Christina Aguilera, I have watch your Exclusive Interview. And I have never heard that your father have been hiting you so hard. And I fell so bad. But I know that your 4th Studio Album is coming out in December 2009. I’m am so happy for you. And I know that christina is a living legend. And Youngest Artist Recognized by The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame… Congratulations. And Britney Spears is a legendary. And she won the 2009 vma for the best pop video is ? Womanizer. And I have watch her Biography/Documentary is ? Britney: For The Record in 2008. Congratulations.
In the Future category, you got it all wrong. Britney Spears’ most recent album “Circus” debuted at number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 200 with sales of 505,000, making her the only artist in history to have four albums debuted with 500,000 copies or more. This album sparked the hits “Womanizer” and “Circus”, both reaching the number 1 spot on the US Billboard Hot 100. She also began her seventh tour, “The Circus Staring: Britney Spears” in March of 2009. She has been named by Forbes as the 13th most powerful Celebrity and the second most top-earning musician of 2009 making $35 million. She is currently recording new material for an upcoming album. Britney Spears with a “bleak” future? It’s more likely that she’ll have a Madonna-like longevity to her career.