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There are certain names in the music industry that make you sit upright and pay attention when said aloud. Christina Aguilera is one of those names as the blazing vocalist will celebrate 20 years, in 2019, since the release of her debut album. This past Friday also saw the star release her eighth studio album, 'Liberation'; her last album ('Lotus') was released six years ago. So, were the six years worth the wait?

In my honest opinion, we waited six years for this? This album was hyped as being the closest thing to 'Stripped' since, well, 'Stripped.' Xtina's vocals are still there but the songs just do not deliver with the exception of one song. When "Accelerate" jumped into our ears back in April that should have been a clue of the quality of music she was coming with. Visually, this era was one of her most beautiful but the visuals is where it peaked.

A Female Music Megastar is defined as an entertainer who has become a household name. In most cases, her persona is recognized before her music is, by the casual music listener. The women associated with this title will be referred to as FM²'s.

As the 2018 Grammy awards just finished airing, it was another year showcasing some of the talent, some of the female talent. So the other week I was speaking with a friend and the conversation led to the music industry. I asked, "Do you think there will be another Beyoncé or Rihanna?" He replied, "No..." Your first question must be, "Why just Rihanna or Beyoncé?" The reasons these two ladies immediately popped up in my mind are, they managed to maintain a level of relevance, frequent visibility and global recognition for the past 13-15 years as solo artists.

Christina Aguilera Is In Masochistic Form

FM²: Have We Already Witnessed The Last Female Music Megastar?