Even after all these years, “Genie in a Bottle” has proven it can withstand the test of time, and Xtina had no one but her beloved Fighters to thank for the song’s success when celebrating its 25-year anniversary on her socials last Saturday (April 11).
Christina Aguilera took to Instagram to celebrate 25 years since her iconic debut single, “Genie in a Bottle,” was released.
“In honor of the 25th anniversary of ‘Genie In A Bottle,’ I took a trip back into my archive and found so many special moments from that pivotal time in my life that I wanted to share.
This song not only changed my life but also impacted and connected me with countless others around the world. None of this would be possible without the love of my incredible fans. I am forever grateful for you all and the passion you’ve shown me and my music throughout my career.
Today, I not only celebrate this song, but I also celebrate YOU, my fans. Thank you!!!!
More celebration surprises are on the way 🤫👀💛 – X“
Since its release on May 11th, 1999, the song has amassed 1 billion streams across all streaming platforms and remains a staple on 90s classics playlists.
Then comes the command of Aguilera’s culminating chorus: “If you wanna be with me/ Baby there’s a price to pay/ I’m a genie in a bottle/ You gotta rub me the right way.” What do you get when you layer sex-appealing lyrics over a fresh dance-pop beat? A bop capable of going platinum, topping charts in 21 countries, and selling over 1.4 million units in the United States alone.
