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Being named after Queen of Tejano Selena may have secured Selena Gomez's destiny as a pop star. And while Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake pioneered her journey from the Mouse's house to Top 40 radio's land of big beats and glitchy electronics, Gomez's later offerings reflect the minimalist approach of Rihanna's “Work” and her sultry croon ripples with echoes of Mariah.