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Christina Aguilera ushered in the Liberation era with "Accelerate" on this day (May 3) in 2018. After a lengthy hiatus between albums (six years, to be exact), Xtina would have been forgiven for going with something safe and radio-friendly. Instead, she opted for a trap-pop concoction with two features, experimental production and an extended outro that sounds like a completely different song. It backfired commercially, peaking at number 24 on Billboard's Bubbling Under Chart, but that doesn't mean "Accelerate" is a bad song.
In fact, I would argue that it's one of late-career Christina's most interesting singles. It's certainly more ambitious than anything on Lotus or the steady stream of songs that filled the void between albums. Produced by Mike Dean, Che Pope and Kanye West, "Accelerate" is essentially a female empowerment anthem. "All my boss ladies, go get your Mercedes," the 39-year-old sing/raps while Ty Dolla $ign sprinkles in some ad-libs. "No matter, long as you get there, just don't let it drive you crazy."
"We got moola, power, we on fire tonight," the Stripped icon promises. "Gonna get it how we want it, 'cause we 'bout it." That takes us the genuinely catchy chorus, which is elevated by the comparatively jarring production that accompanies the verses. "Accelerate, c'mon babe, pick up your speed," Christina belts. "Stamina, fill me up, that's what I need." 2 Chainz then adds a couple of words (calling it a feature is stretch), before the Oscar-robbed Burlesque actress takes us home with a doo-wop outro.
In retrospect, "Accelerate" might have been a better buzz single. It would have signaled that Liberation had no intention of being a walk down memory lane, while still allowing something more palatable to be serviced to radio. Or maybe Christina had just reached the point in her career where charts and radio airplay were of little interest. I'd much rather she follow her muse and try new things than jump on the latest trend in the hope of landing a hit. That's beneath a legend of her stature. Revisit "Accelerate" below.
Link (https://www.idolator.com/7910098/christina-aguileras-accelerate-was-ahead-of-its-time?andro=1&chrome=1)
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fff
if anything, it was behind its time.
Jdjdjdj it was LATE
but "Like I Do">>>
That beat was wasted on her
I like slow part the most, I just like the chill vibe and flow of it. And I like the ohh ohh part that reminds me of Usher's Burn. The last vocals are a bit experimental and most interesting to me.
The lyrics of Accelerate in general are deja vu to me. Sounds like something from the Bionic album. And I just feel like her style of singing is something I have heard before. Maybe something Gwen Stefani could have recorded. But in my opinion Xtina does way too much with her vocals. These acrobatics are just overkill to me, I don't really like her tone on the record.
Quote from: Jayd' on May 18, 2020, 12:50:10 PM
Jdjdjdj it was LATE
but "Like I Do">>>
That beat was wasted on her
Bitch this was my MESS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz_JEN74evU
This grammy nominated banger >>>>>>>>>>>
It deserves a better video, I can't help but see Kesha
Idk about ahead of it's time, but it was a bop.
Accelerate
come awn babe
pick ahp ya speed
(https://i.ibb.co/WVSxrFM/rCzBmCA.gif)
Quote from: Jayd' on May 18, 2020, 12:50:10 PM
but "Like I Do">>>
That beat was wasted on her
NDNSNNDSNDMNSNDNSDMSNDNSNSNSMSNANDNS
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That Kaytranada mess OUT. I'm STILL pissed!!!!!
I wish it was just Goldlink. I don't think ANYONE else could've done what is flow did with that song.
Accelerate was very cute.... Xtinct is just late period, so it made the song late. She's just not the artist to carry a "new wave" kinda song. It would've slayed if it was Ariana.
Quote from: LF on May 18, 2020, 12:55:18 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz_JEN74evU
This grammy nominated banger >>>>>>>>>>>
ACKKK.
She did what she had to do with this.
Period.
Like I Do was nominated for a Grammy??? Honestly, it deserved it!!!
Quote from: Trey on May 18, 2020, 01:17:57 PM
Like I Do was nominated for a Grammy??? Honestly, it deserved it!!!
Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, held in 2019
Honestly I woulda liked Accelerate more if Ty Dolla Sign wasnt on it. And the hook was kinda weak to me. The verses tho and her flow over the beat >>>
Like I do would be perfect for Ariana, her vocals are more smooth
Xtina's latest albums remind me of Alicia Keys, their voices have changed unfortunately
Quote from: Annie on May 18, 2020, 02:43:13 PM
Like I do would be perfect for Ariana, her vocals are more smooth
Xtina's latest albums remind me of Alicia Keys, their voices have changed unfortunately
!!!!!!! The melody, the hook, and overall context of the lyrics just didn't flow with the beat and MATCH the momentum of what Goldlink gave. Ariana would've created a melody that complimented and flowed with Goldlink's.
I honesty just replay Goldlink's part over and over... it gets corny when Xtinct chimes in.
Xtinct has urban flavor, but she's just not "cunt"
First Xtina alber where i didn't like ANYTHING
P U!
Quote from: Trey on May 18, 2020, 01:14:25 PM
Accelerate was very cute.... Xtinct is just late period, so it made the song late. She's just not the artist to carry a "new wave" kinda song. It would've slayed if it was Ariana.
addsdsds wtf
i never really listened more than twice, but i kinda like this
:ohwow:
Queen was ahead....
Quote from: Annie on May 18, 2020, 02:43:13 PM
Like I do would be perfect for Ariana, her vocals are more smooth
Xtina's latest albums remind me of Alicia Keys, their voices have changed unfortunately
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Every time Ty and this ashy strained vocal comes in dsjnvnvnvnvvvnn
I liked the song "Pipe"
Period
Accelerates>>>>>>
Legendtina snapped
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2xVav8pjD8/
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It's one song on this album that I fucking love and still play to this day. Right Moves and Pipe.