Christina Aguilera's back-back with Ozuna and decodes 'Santo' on Apple Music
Who doesn’t love the legendary Christina Aguilera? The veteran crooner is back in action with help from Latin superstar Ozuna on their new ‘Santo’ banger. The crooner kicks back with Apple Music to dish on what folks should expect from the newly released anthem.
Who doesn’t love the legendary Christina Aguilera? The veteran crooner is back in action with help from Latin superstar Ozuna on their new ‘Santo’ banger. The crooner kicks back with Apple Music to dish on what folks should expect from the newly released anthem.
Christina Aguilera decodes what ‘Santo’ is all about
In a new interview with Sandra Pena on Dale Play! Radio through Apple Music, Aguilera digs deep into what ‘Santo’ is really all about. She credits her music biz grind and love for having fun as key inspirations behind the song’s creation.
“I've been in the business a long time. To me, it should be fun, it should really just feel good. And that's what I loved about the song, it's less about doing something for a hits. I mean, it's always great when that happens, when things happen, but to me, music needs to be felt with the heart, it should be something that you love doing and that when you hear it, it's like, “Oh my God that's going to be so fun to perform live, on a stage,” being able to connect with your fans, letting them sing the hook with you. So those are all great things. And then the video was so amazing too, coming and bringing that whole thing to life. When you hear something and you're like, “Oh my God, I can't wait to do that on stage is when you know you have something special.”” (Dale Play! Radio on Apple Music)
Aguilera reveals how she linked with Ozuna
The relationship with Ozuna didn’t just happen overnight. Christina dug into how the label played a key role in the two powerful forces coming together.
“GALE wrote that song. And as soon as I heard it, I was like, "Oh my God, I'm so excited to have this song and be able to give this to fans.” But then, Ozuna came onto it whenever I'd recorded it and everything in Miami, when I'd gone down there. And then, the label was like, "Oh, we have a surprise for you." I was already back in LA and everything. And they were like, "Check your email." So, I look it up. I freaked out whenever I heard what Ozuna brought to the table on it and what he did to signature voice and just everything he brought to the table really lifted the song and made me fall even more in love with it. So thank you Ozuna for doing that with me.” (Dale Play! Radio on Apple Music)
Christina drops ‘La Fuerza’ to the masses
After 21 years, Aguilera has come through with her Spanish-spoken studio effort to the masses. The EP comes with six anthems and will be followed up with more tunes.
“It's the first of three chapters. When I went to Miami for the beginning of last year I just fell in love with music all over again, and how can you not. I just dove really deep into the world of the best Latin producers and musicians and singers and writers and I just really just let myself go and it didn't feel like any ego involved and any awkwardness, it just felt so good. It truly was a labor of love. And so we ended up with so much material that I was like what are we going to do, we have enough for like three albums. So we decided to condense some of it and release it into three different chapters, which you will continue to hear into 2022. There's more to come, but ‘La Fuerza’ is the first chapter of three different musical episodes.” (Dale Play! Radio on Apple Music)
Jennifer Hudson's Linking W/ Christina Aguilera, Debbie Allen + Bernie Sanders For World AIDS Day Concert
Sometimes it’s deeper than rap and the hip-hop game - hence having to pay a major salute to award-winning singer Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, Debbie Allen and the political icon Bernie Sanders for teaming up for World AIDS Day this December.
Sometimes it’s deeper than rap and the hip-hop game - hence having to pay a major salute to award-winning singer Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, Debbie Allen and the political icon Bernie Sanders for teaming up for World AIDS Day this December.
Jennifer Hudson’s Linking W/ Stars For World AIDS Day Concert
The world’s largest HIV/AIDS care provider - AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) - is putting on a huge, free concert to commemorate World AIDS Day previously observed annually on December 1. This year’s event will also mark two significant milestones - recognition by the CDC of the virus leading to what is now known as AIDS (40 years ago, June 1981) and the 35th anniversary of AHF’s launch.
In Los Angeles, AHF will host its 2021 World AIDS Day Concert on Wednesday, December 1st featuring renowned artists, OSCARⓇ and multi-GRAMMYⓇ winner Jennifer Hudson and multi-GRAMMYⓇ winner Christina Aguilera performing live, and multi-EMMYⓇ nominated comedian and internet sensation Randy Rainbow hosting the evening. Taking place at The Forum, located at 3900 W Manchester Blvd. in Inglewood (90305), the concert will be produced with longtime AHF partner, multi-EMMYⓇ and TONYⓇ winner Debbie Allen, and also feature a performance by young students from her Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA).
It’s going to be more than just an appearance for Sanders. The former presidential candidate is going to receive a massive honor at the must-see occasion.
At the event, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I, VT) will be honored with AHF’s Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be accepted via special video presentation. Under its “Keep the Promise!” banner, AHF will also acknowledge progress made in the global fight against HIV and AIDS and continue to raise awareness about “The Other Pandemic” as a reminder of the significant work still to be done on HIV/AIDS.
Debbie Allen Speaks On This Event’s Importance
Actress Debbie Allen has already issued a statement about this event’s importance. She focused on how much World AIDS Day personally means to her.
"“The effects of the AIDS epidemic are very personal for me, as I had many friends and loved ones who passed away from this deadly virus. World AIDS Day allows me to celebrate those lives lost and commemorate their various contributions not only to our personal relationships but also to film, television, dance, and more,” said Debbie Allen. “Having a longstanding partnership with AIDS Healthcare Foundation is a prime example of how community should support and uplift one another. It is crucial for us to understand that this fight is far from over. Forty years ago, AIDS was first recognized by the CDC, and 40 years later we have lost millions of lives. I'm committed to continue to do my part in bringing awareness to HIV/AIDS, and I encourage you to do the same."
AHF President Discusses This Year’s Importance
This year also marks the 40th anniversary since the first case of AIDS. AHF president Michael Weinstein has shared his thoughts on this massive milestone.
“World AIDS Day provides an opportunity for us to mourn and mark this somber forty-year milestone,” said Michael Weinstein, president of AHF. “However, 2021 also marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of what has become today’s AHF. From providing compassionate AIDS hospice care in those darkest early days to growing to become the largest global AIDS organization today, now providing lifesaving care and treatment to more than 1.6 million people around the globe. As we mark and mourn, we also celebrate all those who help make today’s AHF possible: our staff, Board, affiliate organizations and affinity groups, friends, family and wonderful community partners like Debbie Allen, but most of all, our clients and patients—with our 2021 World AIDS Day event. We are excited to present what we expect to be knockout performances by Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, students from Debbie Allen’s Dance Academy and honoring Senator Bernie Sanders, among others.”
Jennifer Hudson Remembers Aretha Franklin
Jennifer Hudson has had a jam-packed 2021. This past summer, the iconic performer played the role of late music mogul Aretha Franklin and shared a throwback moment of her alongside the Queen of Soul.
“In honor of Premiere Day! This is the first time I met @arethafranklin in 2004. I got to open her show that night ! I’ll never forget it. Thank u @jeremylawsonphotographyfor capturing this life changing moment. #arethafranklin#respectmovie”