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| Single by Christina Aguilera | ||||
| Released | June 16, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2016; Los Angeles, California | |||
| Genre | Gospel, adult contemporary | |||
| Length | 3:07 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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"Change" is a song recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera. It was written by Aguilera, Fancy Hagood and Flo Reutter, while its production was done by Flo Reutter and Martin Terefe. RCA Records premiered the song on June 16, 2016, on On Air with Ryan Seacrest. The song was dedicated to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting. The proceedings were donated to the National Compassion Fund to benefit the victims' families.[1]
Lyrically, the song talks about self-identity and acceptance.[2] Characterized as a slow ballad, received mostly positive reviews from music critics, who praised Aguilera's vocals and the song's empowering lyrics. The single reached number thirty-two on Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart and number thirty-six on the Canada AC chart. Billboard also called "Change" an LGBTQ anthem.
- ^ Billboard Staff (June 17, 2016). "Christina Aguilera Releases 'Change', Pledges Proceeds to Orlando Shooting Victims". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
- ^ Kreps, Daniel (June 17, 2016). "Christina Aguilera's Empowering New Song for Orlando". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 22, 2016.