In celebration of her Ecuadorian roots, Pop diva Christina Aguilera unleashed “La Fuerza” – her first Spanish project in more than two decades.
Released January 21, the six-song effort also came as the first solo EP of her career and soared to chart battle on the wings of singles “Pa’ Mis Muchachas” (featuring Becky G, Nicki Nicole, and Nathy Peluso), “Somos Nada,” and “Santo” (featuring Ozuna).
When not fielding critical acclaim from some of the industry’s top tastemakers, the opus was garnering praise from the diva’s dedicated fans (affectionately called #Fighters) whose fight to get her atop global sales tallies proved victorious (as we reported here).
Halfway through the set’s initial sales tracking week, industry analysts have revealed if her supporters can expect to see that triumph reflected on the Stateside album chart: the Billboard 200.
Christina Aguilera’s ‘La Fuerza’
Predicted First-Week Sales (SPS): <17,700 units
Predicted Billboard 200 Debut: <#20
Like the #28 peak of her first Spanish release, 2000’s “Mi Reflejo,” “La Fuerza” – if the prediction above rings true – seems poised to miss the Billboard 200’s top 20 upon its arrival on charts next week.
The EP is reportedly just a chapter in a three-part project that, when combined, will form Aguilera’s ninth studio album.
Until we find out more details about the next iteration of the trilogy, you can stream ‘La Fuerza’ by clicking here.