Christina Aguilera's ballad for Bratman

06-04-2006 19:20

Christina Aguilera has co-written a sexy love song to husband Jordan Bratman on her new album.The stunning singer - who wed the music executive late last year - is releasing new album 'Back to Basics' in June.The star has worked closely with songwriter Linda Perry on tracks 'Candy Man' and 'Save Myself From Me' - which is dedicated to her new husband. Aguilera admits recording the LP felt like she was nurturing a new life into the world.She said: "I feel like I've been pregnant for 18 months - it's been tough."The blonde has also revealed the album is heavily influence by early jazz, as well as her favourite pop and soul records from her childhood.She added: "We dived headfirst into a 20s and 30s vibe. We have a song that sounds like you've just walked into a 20s burlesque club. There's a lot of stuff that people haven't heard from me before. On one song, I'm just above the mic. There's no reverb and no effects. No gimmicks at all - nothing."