Britney almost debuted with Genie In a Bottle

[Niarchos]

"Prior to being recorded by Aguilera, the track received much interest from the writers of the up-and-coming girl group Innosense, who felt that the band was more likely to make the song a hit. However, after RCA Records executive Ron Fair pushed for the track, the writers allowed Aguilera to record the track, and had "no doubt" she was the right performer after she completed the recording." (Source)

Also, watch this interview from the writer of Genie In a Bottle, confirming the song was written in 1997 and that the group Innosense had interest in it. (0:30)

 

 

[PokemonSpears]

[PokemonSpears]

Mirror Mirror

[jordeezy river red]

So Xtina's 1st hit woulda been "What A Girl Wants"

[Louis-j]

16 minutes ago, jordeezy said:

So Xtina's 1st hit woulda been "What A Girl Wants"

The're both really good honestly.   

[Isla]

Britney wasn't in Innosense for that long though so I imagine the song might have been offered to them after she left?

[Moscow]

[Stefani]

So Britney Aguilera could've been a thing. I have a hard time imagining anyone else singing Genie though.

[Oprah Winfrey.]

If this was Britney’s debut smash hit I’m certain it would’ve broke all the same records bomt, Britney brings magic to every song she touches

[Oprah Winfrey.]

24 minutes ago, Stefani said:

So Britney Aguilera could've been a thing. I have a hard time imagining anyone else singing Genie though.

Really, she sounds like she’s Imitating Britney the entire song?

Definitely could’ve been a Britney song and Britney would’ve been able to actually do the choreography live lol

[PZHSB]

I’ve always liked Genie, but at the time it was hard to get into it. The live performances were so flat and lack luster compared to what we were seeing Britney do( go watch both of their teens choice awards performances). I think it still would’ve been a hit if someone else recorded it. 

[DignifiedLove]

Genie is a great pop song but I always found the lyrics to be a little strange and uncomfortable. It never struck out to me that I wish it was a Britney song. 

[CHAOTIC STYLE.]

I’m glad Agee kept the track. It’s boring and uninteresting to look at! The lyrics are grotesque! 

[Adriannn]

5 minutes ago, Style. said:

I’m glad Agee kept the track. It’s boring and uninteresting to look at! The lyrics are grotesque! 

[CHAOTIC STYLE.]

Just now, Adriannn said:

Baby One More Time happened for a reason and we have to thank the universe and God for that! 

[BritneyLVR]

I can totally hear her singing GIAB 

[ThisMeowBiteback]

Off topic did any Christina song make it in rolling stone 500 list? 

[Adriannn]

2 hours ago, Style. said:

Baby One More Time happened for a reason and we have to thank the universe and God for that! 

LOL of course, it's a legend of a song,,, but I also love GIAB 

[RafaelSpears]

I almost convert myself from Britney to Aguilera's stan when listening to Genie at that time. 

[Moscow]

10 hours ago, ThisMeowBiteback said:

Off topic did any Christina song make it in rolling stone 500 list? 

no