HOME      EXCLUSIVES    FEATURES    MOVIES    REVIEWS    CONTESTS    TALK TO US    SUBSCRIBE  Look: All the right elements to be an R&B cutie. Sound: Sultry R&B with dance-worthy grooves. All About: What kind of aspiring starlet turns down an offer from the Mickey Mouse Club with members such as Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera? The answer is another Christina – last name Milian. While she sidestepped this popular stone to success, she has caught up with the club’s famous alumni, so it’s safe to say it was a smart decision. Christina’s star aspirations began at a young age. "I remember being 4 years old, and I would watch TV and try to get inside the television. That's how much I wanted to be a star," she says. With a supportive family to help her on, she got roles in all sorts of TV shows and films. These included appearances in Clueless, Sister Sister, Smart Guy, plus a voice over in the Disney film A Bug's Life. Not satisfied with one slice of the entertainment pie, Christina went after the whole thing. She put to use her singing, dancing and writing and co-production skills. Songs she considered unsuitable for her own album, were given out on demo tapes for other artists - one of these tracks being used by Jennifer Lopez (the worldwide smash hit Play). And then she made some music for herself. Her big break came when she sang on rapper Ja Rule's tune Between Me And You. The song was a number one hit and her solo music career was on its way. The catchy pop-R&B track AM to PM kept the success wheel rolling. Even a world disaster like 9/11 did not scare her. While many artists were too concerned about possible terrorist strikes to travel abroad, Christina still went out and promoted her upcoming album. You can look out for her next alongside John Travolta in the movie Be Cool, something that Christina doesn’t have to try to hard at. Top Track: The scorching Dip It Low has Christina rolling around in a coloured liquid in the video. Album: It’s About Time, an album that Christina says is based on universal teenage experiences. Tracks like AM to PM and You Make Me Laugh are perfect for clubbing. Moving ballads and a mélange of musical influences give the collection her distinctive touch. You can read the complete special feature in the June 2004 issue of The Record Music Magazine available at your local newsagent. ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: The Record has been around since 1998. Do you have every issue of your favourite magazine? to order back issues Would you like to have your favourite music magazine delivered directly to your doorstep? Website: Thrillpill Design © THE RECORD MUSIC MAGAZINE. All Rights Reserved.