Christina Wraps New Album!

Christina Aguilera has reportedly wrapped recording sessions for her new album due in early 2010. Producer Tricky Stewart recently spoke to Rap-Up Magazine and revealed a few details regarding the album.

“The album is finished. She’s mixing. She hasn’t made a final decision about what the first single is, but I know everyone feels good about their options. It’s just great. I wouldn’t say that it’s alternative, I wouldn’t say that it’s different. I really feel it’s one of her best bodies of work that I’ve heard since Stripped. She’s mixing it up again. She’s singing R&B again, she’s doing pop."

Tricky also confirmed that so far there are three features on the album, being M.I.A., Santigold and Flo Rida (who will appear on a track he produced for the album). The album, although complete will only be released early next year. Christina is reportedly working on a musical, "Burlesque" and would like to complete it before focusing on the new record.

This is exciting news. While 2006's "Back To Basics" was not a phenomenal effort from Aguilera, she still has vocals which put most of today's "singers" to shame. Roll on 2010!

Ciara Readies New Album!

In news that comes as a bit of a shock to me, Ciara is said to be readying a new album. The album would serve as a followup to this year's flop, "Fantasy Ride" and is said to only feature production from The Dream and Tricky Stewart (see Mariah Carey's "Memoirs"). Tricky Stewart also revealed that two songs, "Speechless" feat. The Dream and "Gifted" are his favourites out of the 14 songs recorded so far.

While this must come as exciting news for Ciara fans, I really can't say I'm looking forward to anything new from her at the moment. "Fantasy Ride" was a total mess and she really needs to step up her game in the vocals department if she wants to continue competing with her peers. Are you looking forward to another release from Ciara early next year?