Which pop singer recorded the end credits version of 'Reflection' for Mulan?

Christina Aguilera recorded the pop singer’s end-credits version of “Reflection” for Disney’s 1998 film Mulan.

Lea Salonga sings the version heard during the film itself, as Mulan reflects on her identity after the failed matchmaking appointment. Aguilera’s separate recording plays over the end credits and was arranged as a more radio-oriented pop version. That distinction explains why both singers are strongly associated with the song, but the answer to the end-credits question is Aguilera.

Aguilera was 17 when she recorded the track. Disney and RCA became interested after she demonstrated that she could hit the demanding high note requested for the song. Released as her debut solo single in 1998, “Reflection” helped launch her recording career and contributed to her signing with RCA Records. Matthew Wilder composed the music and David Zippel wrote the lyrics.

Aguilera later recorded a Spanish-language version, “Mi Reflejo,” for her 2000 album of the same name. She also re-recorded “Reflection” for the 2020 live-action Mulan, creating a common source of confusion between the animated film’s original end-credits recording and the later remake version.