Christina Aguilera fans will go back in time with the pop diva on Aug. 21.
On that date "Just Be Free," an album recorded when the singer was 14 and 15 years old, will finally be released.
As AllPop
previously reported, Christina tried to prevent the release of "Just Be Free" and only recently reached an agreement with the parties involved in the release of the album: Warlock Records, Platinum Recording Group, LLC, JFB Music, Inc., Robert Allecca and Michael Brown.
Part of the settlement between Christina and Warlock stipulated that the album and any promotional material surrounding it must contain this message from the singer herself:
"Just Be Free" was recorded when I was only 14 and 15 years old. At that young age, I made the recordings as a possible stepping stone to a career in music, which is my ultimate passion. They were made just so that I could get my foot in the door of the music business. I did not intend that the recordings would be widely released, especially after I signed with a major record label. I have not updated or finished the versions recorded in my childhood and they are being released "as is," although I tried to prevent the release for several years. The recordings do not in any way reflect my current musical taste and where I am as an artist. The growth and vocal development I experienced as I matured into young adulthood is not reflected in the recordings. The album of new recordings that I intend to release this fall will be the album that truly reflects my artistry, my vision and my passion. The "Just Be Free" recordings will hopefully be a footnote in a musical career that I dream will last for many years to come."
A message posted on Christina's official website says that Christina is currently in the studio working on her new album.
"... she is a big part of the writing process for this album, so she has been collaborating with many people on the project," reads the posting.
-- AllPop
