What music puts Christina Aguilera in the mood? The judge of NBC’s “The Voice” shares her iTunes playlist, which includes two songs with Rihanna, a “Monster” hit from Kanye West, another big-voiced songstress, and the Nicki Minaj song she listened to while promoting her musical Burlesque. Browse the pop diva’s 12 current selections below.
1. “S&M” – Rihanna
“This song is fun, sassy, and right up my alley. Love the songwriter, Ester Dean, on this.”
2. “Love the Way You Lie” – Eminem feat. Rihanna
“Love this track.”
3. “Rolling in the Deep” – Adele
“Adele has an amazing way with words. I like the lyrics to this song a lot.”
4. “F**k You” – Cee Lo Green
“Love Cee Lo’s signature voice! And providing this lyrical content in such an upbeat song is genius. He’s always unexpected.”
5. “Honey Bee” – Blake Shelton
“I don’t normally listen to a lot of country, but this is cleverly written and so sweet. Never thought Blake had that side to him. Ha ha.”
6. “Down on Me” – Jeremih feat. 50 Cent
“So into this song right now. My fave!”
7. “Just the Way You Are” – Bruno Mars
“Such a sweet song to dedicate to a special girl. Makes me melt.”
8. “Rocketeer” – Far East Movement feat. Ryan Tedder
“Smooth, easy song to chill to in the car.”
9. “Monster” – Kanye West, Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, & Bon Iver
“Song gets me going!”
10. “Did It On’em” – Nicki Minaj
“This was my SONG during my promo tour for my last movie.”
11. “Creep” – Radiohead
“I heard it the other day, and it reminded me how much I love it!”
12. “Keep on Singin’ My Song” – Christina Aguilera
“This is from my Stripped record. It holds special meaning to me, and the lyrics will always resonate.”
[ONTD via iTunes]