ASAP (AS SINCERE AS POSSIBLE)...., Preach!

This song went HARD back then and it goes HAAAARD now...., everything is right with it and it has aged amazingly well. And not to unfairly diss any of today's charting acts but in comparison this harks back to a time when what constituted a hit wasn't so tightly formulaic and artists could combine artistry and a sense of self onto their music and still make it a hit...., I mean Christina's vocals on Dirrty are EPIC! In an age where DIVA voiced singers (with the exception of Beyonce) just stand there, Christina deserves way more respect..., singing like THAT while selling such strong statement moves and visuals, this is talent and rawness at it's best on a beat that is FIRE, the dancing is natural and what the song needs, the visuals are Iconic and Epic in their delivery, the LATINO beefcake refreshing considering how all-American and wholesome her label tried to promote her as. Nah, not enough shade in the world can dismiss how great Christina has the potential to be when her shit is on point..., and if she never has another hit again she can be proud that DIRRTY and it's accompanying album pretty much slaaaayed the game when it mattered and continues to be remembered so favourably.