Reflection (song)

"Reflection" is a song written and produced by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel for the soundtrack of Disney's 1998 animated film Mulan. In the film, the song is performed by Tony Award winner, Filipina singer and actress Lea Salonga as the film's titular character. "Reflection" has received highly positive reviews, with critics highlighting its emotional writing and Salonga's vocals. Despite not being released as a single, nor making any chart, the song would later be certified 2× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for equivalent sales of 2,000,000 units in the United States, and was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for equivalent sales of 200,000 units in the United Kingdom. An accompanying music video for "Reflection" was included as a bonus to the Disney Gold Classic Collection DVD release of the film in February 2000. A pop version of the song was recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera at the age of 17 for the Mulan soundtrack, and was featured in the end credits. Its structure differed from previous versions in that it added a bridge and an additional chorus prior to the coda. The song became Aguilera's solo debut single, found critical and commercial success, gained her credibility amongst established writers and producers, and was included on her eponymous debut album, released in 1999. The song peaked within the top 20 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, and was also released alongside an accompanying music video, which was included on the DVD release of the film, alongside the original song's video. After its release, Aguilera has performed the track on multiple tours and televised performances. Aguilera also recorded a Spanish language version of the song which was featured on and titled her second studio album, Mi Reflejo (2000). In 2020, Aguilera re-recorded the...