Christina Aguilera Departs RCA Records, Joins Sony's 5020 Records

After a remarkable 26-year partnership, Christina Aguilera has officially parted ways with RCA Records, the label that launched her self-titled debut album in 1999. The 43-year-old singer has signed with 5020 Records, a new Latin label based in Miami under the Sony Music umbrella, allowing her to remain with the parent company while exploring new creative avenues.

Aguilera's association with RCA began in 1997 when Ron Fair, then senior vice president at the label, discovered her demo tape of Whitney Houston's "Run to You." Recognizing her immense talent, RCA invested $1 million in writers, producers, and voice lessons to groom the young artist. The investment paid off as Aguilera's debut album, released in 1999, topped the Billboard 200 chart and featured chart-topping singles like "Genie in a Bottle,""What a Girl Wants," and "Come on Over Baby (All I Want Is You)."

Throughout her decades-long career, Aguilera released eight studio albums under RCA, showcasing her versatility and evolution as an artist. Her most recent English-language album, "Liberation," was released in 2018. In 2022, Aguilera delved deeper into her Latin roots, releasing two Spanish-language EPs, "La Fuerza" and "La Tormenta," followed by the full-length Spanish album "Aguilera" in September. These projects, released via Sony Latin, earned Aguilera eight Latin Grammy nominations and two Grammy nominations, solidifying her status as a cross-cultural icon.

Aguilera's departure from RCA Records was confirmed by a representative from Sony Music, following months of speculation from fans who noticed changes on her official website and social media profiles. The exact details of her new deal with 5020 Records have not been disclosed, but it is expected that Aguilera will continue to explore her passion for Latin music, given the label's roster of artists.

Despite the change in label, Aguilera remains committed to her craft and her fans. She is currently in the midst of her second Las Vegas residency,"Christina Aguilera at Voltaire,"which will resume on May 31 and has dates extending through late August. The show, which takes place at the Voltaire at The Venetian, has served as a source of inspiration for Aguilera's upcoming music. In an interview with Vegas Magazine, she expressed her excitement about experimenting with new sounds and drawing inspiration from the lights, glitz, andcreative energyof the city.

As Christina Aguilera embarks on this new chapter in her career, fans eagerly await the music that will emerge from her partnership with 5020 Records. With her undeniable talent, creative vision, and the support of a label that aligns with her artistic goals, Aguilera is poised to continue making an indelible mark on the music industry, both in the Latin market and beyond. The future looks bright for this iconic artist, and her journey with 5020Records promisesto be an exciting one.