Change (Christina Aguilera song)

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"Change"
Fancy Hagood
  • Flo Reutter
    • Producer(s)
    Christina Aguilera singles chronology
    "We Remain"
    (2013)     		"Change"
    (2016)     		"Telepathy"
    (2016)

    "Change" is a song recorded by American singer

    Orlando nightclub shooting. The proceedings are donated to the National Compassion Fund to benefit the victims' families.[1]

    Lyrically, the song talks about self-identity and acceptance.

    music critics
    , who praised Aguilera's vocals and the song's empowering lyrics.

    Background and composition

    "Change"
    A 20-second sample of "Change".
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    The song was recorded for her forthcoming record but was repurposed and mastered in light of recent events, premiered on Apple Music, is Aguilera's way of honoring the victims lost in the Orlando tragedy and promoting peace. Aguilera writes in a message posted on her website:

    The horrific tragedy that occurred in Orlando continues to weigh heavily on my mind. I am sending so much love and so many prayers to the victims and their families. Like so many, I want to help be part of the change this world needs to make it a beautiful inclusive place where humanity can love each other freely and passionately.[3]

    Co-writer

    Who Is Fancy revealed that he started writing the song in 2015 after a police officer shot and killed 18-year-old Mansur Ball-Bey in St. Louis. "I was just having a lot of conversation about race and minorities and how something needed to be done". "It just felt like so much injustice. At that time, the bill allowing gay marriage had also not passed. So the song was just a reflection on what was needed by so many — change."[4]

    "Change" is a gospel ballad.[5] The song is written in the key of G♭ major with a tempo of 82 beats per minute. The song alternates between 3
    4     time     and 4
    4     time     while the song follows a chord progression of G♭/B♭ – C♭ – G♭, and Aguilera's vocals span from E♭3 to D♭5.[6]

    In January 2015, it was reported that "Change" was intended for Aguilera's then-upcoming, eight studio album, supposedly called Blonde.[7][8] It was listed among nineteen other titles from the alleged, leaked tracklist.[7][8] "Change" was then released in Spring 2016 and omitted from 2018's Liberation.

    Critical reception

    "Change" received an average rating of 7.75/10 from music blog

    AXS wrote, "[The song] is a little soulful tune with a heartfelt message capable of reaching the heavens in Xtina's hands."[10] Spin's Brennan Carley praised the song, saying that it reminds listeners "just how vocally walloping Aguilera can be when she sings even the simplest of notes".[11] Fuse complimented the song's "empowering message",[12] and Sophie Atkinson of Bustle called it "haunting", as well as a "genuinely moving and beautiful piece of music".[13]

    The Odyssey called "Change" one of his favorite songs of 2016,[15] Luvpop listed it as one of the year's best songs,[16] and Billboard's Muri Assunção believed it has an empowering value.[17] Assunção also considered "Change" an LGBTQ anthem.[17] In 2020, Mike Wass from the Idolator ranked it among the best songs ever recorded by Aguilera.[18]

    Chart performance

    In the United States, "Change" debuted at number 5 on the Billboard

    Hot Canadian Digital Songs
    . Throughout Europe, it reached number 28 in Spain, number 47 in Scotland, number 78 in Croatia, number 121 in France, and number 173 in United Kingdom.

    Music video

    Red-haired Aguilera in the lyric video

    A lyric video premiered on Vevo and later on YouTube on June 16, 2016. In the video, lyrics of the song on a background of home movie, alternating childhood photographs of Aguilera with scenes that appear with red hair and chanting the subject.

    Performances

    The song was performed for the first time at the Jimmy Kimmel Live! on June 23, 2016.[20] On July 31, 2016, Aguilera performed the song at the Black Sea Arena in Georgia.[21] In September 2020, Aguilera posted a video on Twitter, in which she gives a rendition of the song.[22] The reason was the #YourVoiceYourVote campaign which encouraged social media users to participate in the 2020 presidential elections.[22]

    Credits and personnel

    Credits adapted from Tidal.[23]

    • Manny Marroquin – mixing engineer
    • Florian Reutter – songwriter, producer
    • Dave Kutch – mastering engineer
    • Martin Terefe – producer
    • Jake Hagood
       – songwriter
    • Christina Aguilera – lead vocals, songwriter

    Charts

    Chart performance for "Change"
    Chart (2016) Peak
    position
    Canada
    AC (Billboard)[24]
    		 36
    Croatia (
    HRT)[25]
    		 78
    France (
    SNEP)[26]
    		 121
    French Digital Singles (SNEP)[27] 120
    Portugal (AFP)[28] 44
    Scotland (OCC)[29] 47
    Spain (PROMUSICAE)[30] 28
    UK Singles (OCC)[31]
    		 173
    UK Singles Sales (OCC)[32] 44
    US
    Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[33]
    		 5
    US
    Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[34]
    		 32

    Release history

    Release history and formats for "Change"
    Country Date Format Label
    United States June 16, 2016 Digital download RCA

    References

    1. ^ Billboard Staff (June 17, 2016). "Christina Aguilera Releases 'Change', Pledges Proceeds to Orlando Shooting Victims". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
    2. ^ Kreps, Daniel (June 17, 2016). "Christina Aguilera's Empowering New Song for Orlando". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
    3. Sony Music Entertainment. June 16, 2016. Archived from the original
      on June 18, 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
    4. Idolator
      . Retrieved July 22, 2016.
    5. ^ Reed, Ryan (June 24, 2016). "Watch Christina Aguilera Belt Orlando Tribute 'Change' on 'Kimmel'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
    6. ^ Aguilera, Christina (20 June 2016). "Christina Aguilera "Change" Sheet Music in Gb Major (transposable) - Download & Print". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved 2016-06-21.
    7. ^ a b Roman, Alex (January 9, 2015). "Christina Aguilera's New Song 'Fire' With Rihanna?". Real Obsession. Archived from the original on 2016-04-02. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
    8. ^ a b "Filtrado el posible título y tracklist del nuevo disco de Christina Aguilera". CromosomaX (in Spanish). Archived from the original on August 14, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
    9. Spin Media
      . Retrieved June 18, 2016.
    10. ^ Villa, Lucas (June 18, 2016). "Christina Aguilera releases 'Change' single to benefit Orlando shooting victims". AXS. Archived from the original on August 26, 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
    11. ^ Carley, Brennan (June 16, 2016). "Christina Aguilera Drops Emotionally Resonant New Single, 'Change'". Spin. Next Management Partners. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
    12. ^ "Christina Aguilera Releases 'Change': New Song to Benefit Orlando". Fuse. Fuse Media, LLC. June 17, 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-06-18. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
    13. ^ Atkinson, Sophia (June 17, 2016). "Christina Aguilera's Orlando Benefit-Single Proves She Is The Ultimate LGBT Ally". Bustle. Bustle Digital Group. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
    14. ^ "Elton John praises Christina Aguilera's 'Change'". YouTube. August 5, 2016. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
    15. The Odyssey. Odyssey Media Group, Inc. Archived from the original
      on 2018-11-21. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
    16. ^ "#2016: The 50 Best Singles of the Year". Luvpop. December 29, 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-12-29. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
    17. ^ a b Assunção, Muri (June 25, 2018). "10 Christina Aguilera Songs for Your Pride Month Playlist: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
    18. ^ Wass, Mike (December 18, 2020). "Christina Aguilera's 40 Best Songs". Idolator. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
    19. Nielsen SoundScan. June 23, 2016. Archived from the original on February 22, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link
      )
    20. YouTube
    21. ^ "ZDJĘCIA/VIDEO: KONCERT W GRUZJI – RELACJA" (in Polish). christinaaguilera.com.pl. July 31, 2016. Archived from the original on September 17, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
    22. ^ a b "Christina Aguilera & Liz Phair Sing About Voting for #YourVoiceYourVote Twitter Campaign". Billboard. September 16, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-09-18. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
    23. ^ "Change / Christina Aguilera TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
    24. ^ "Christina Aguilera Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved July 4, 2016.
    25. HRT. September 5, 2016. Archived from the original
      on September 20, 2016. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
    26. Les classement single
      . Retrieved September 11, 2016.
    27. ^ "Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés – 2016 Semaine du 17 Juin" (in French). SNEP – Top Singles Téléchargés. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
    28. ^ "Change – Christina Aguilera". AFP. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
    29. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
    30. Canciones Top 50
      . Retrieved July 4, 2016.
    31. UK Singles Chart
      . Zobbel.de. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
    32. ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart: 24 June 2016 – 30 June 2016". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
    33. ^ "Christina Aguilera Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
    34. ^ "Christina Aguilera Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2016.

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