Christina Aguilera features a very unlikely celebrity on a song from her new album

Well, that was unexpected!

Author: Emma DoddsPublished 28th Jun 2018
Last updated 30th Jun 2018

There's nothing we love more than a good collaboration between two fantastic musical artists - especially all the ones so far this year. But a collaboration between a singer and a celebrity who has previously unknown musical skills is VERY exciting.

Enter Christina Aguilera. On her newest album, 'Liberation', there's a collaboration with a singer called XNDA on 'Pipe' who also has a writing credit - and apparently, it's rumoured to be someone we know from the sporting world.

According to Metro.co.uk, a music source has revealed that it's none other than Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, performing under the pseudonym XNDA.

Lewis has apparently "teased" his vocals online before, but this is the "first time his voice has been heard on an official song."

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Christina herself revealed that she was "sworn to secrecy" over the identity of the "multi-talented" singer, revealing in her now-famous Paper magazine interview, "I'm dying for everyone to find out and I think it will take a lot of people by surprise. I can't say anything, but they've got a great voice, yes."

Fans also took to Twitter, convinced that Lewis is in fact XNDA.

Although there's been no confirmation from either Christina or Lewis, Jess Glynne recently said according to Metro.co.uk that she'd been in the studio with him and called him a "really talented guy," adding, "He loves music and I know he’s really into doing his own thing musically though. I know when he does release stuff you’ll be in for a treat."

Music producer Naughty Boy has also spoken out about Lewis' musical abilities, recently revealing that he'd "heard people talking about Lewis' music" according to Mixmag, and that "apparently it is quite good," adding that he'd "love to hear" it.

It's been six years since Christina released new music, having made 'Lotus' in 2012 - but her newest album 'Liberation' was put out on 15th June this year. She also appeared in James Corden's Carpool Karaoke in April this year.