Artist – Christina Aguilera, L'il Kim, Pink , Mya
Album – Moulin Rouge
Music on - Universal

As it did 25 years ago, Lady Marmalade brings to mind a jr. high school kid showing off naughty words she`s learned to her friends in French class. The new version, from the soundtrack of the movie Moulin Rouge, closely tracks Labelle`s original and is fairly pointless.The funk rock backing is fairly similar to the original`s. Only Lil` Kim`s good, tight rap adds something new. Her tough, bottom line attitude is far from the 70s record`s romanticized tale of a prostitute who helps a guy have a brief, transcendental escape from "his gray flannel life." The production moves efficiently, giving each of the confident young women a chance in the spotlight. Mya is the least distinctive. Pink isn`t the greatest singer, but she`s self assured and full of personality. Christina Aguilera is typically showy and over the top.