Christina’s self-titled debut studio album was released on August 24, 1999. Its music incorporates dance-pop and teen pop genres, with a few songs featuring strong elements from soul and R&B.
It earned Christina the Grammy Award for Best New Artist at the 2000 Grammy Awards. The release debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 253,000 copies. Globally, the album has sold over 17 million units.