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Friday, 22 July 2011 |
It should come as no surprise to fans that Britney Spears decided to entitle her seventh studio album, ?Femme Fatale?. After all, since her successful entrance in 1999, Spears has almost single-handedly defined female pop music.
On her seventh outing, she reteams with producers Max Martin and Dr. Luke, in hopes of extending her reign and building onto her strong foundation of infectious tunes, dynamic performances and unrivaled sex appeal.
Track-by-Track Analysis
?Till the World Ends?: Kicking the set off, the album?s second single, does not initially hit you as a Britney tune, given it was written by and caters to the sound that Ke$ha employs. Still, its dance floor ready tendencies cannot be denied.
?Hold It Against Me?: The Max Martin and Dr. Luke-crafted first single, which hit No.1, packs a punch courtesy of its production, a killer breakdown and her beaming confidence, which has yet to appear in her performances.
?Inside Out?: Arising as a definite highlight, the single sees the star engaging in sexual acts with her ex before they depart for the final time. Backed by the use of some minor dub-step and built up sexual tension, the record soars.
It?s flirty, it?s sexy and above all it?s the side of Britney, we love the most.
?I Wanna Go?: Slated to serve as her third single, this infectious cut sees Spears opting to do the things that others are only willing to think, a strategy that she has utilized often through her career decisions, which is arguable why she has remained at the top after a decade in the music business.
?How I Roll?: Bloodshy & Avant, who crafted her mega-hit ?Toxic?, once again deliver her the goods with this edgy and fresh cut, which borderlines on techno. Added with the infectious chorus and her playful delivery, it?s a winner.
?(Drop Dead) Beautiful?:
?Whoever said that beauty on the inside is a lie?, she beams on the subliminally-charged record about the beauty of a man?s outer instrument. Sabi adds little to the record, but it is quite hypnotizing and only Brit could pull it off.
?Seal It With A Kiss?:
This record is cute and relies even more on the use of dub step than any of the other records on the album, in fact, it is use throughout this particular record. Luckily, it doesn?t become so much that you lose focus of the actual record.
?Big Fat Bass?: Each time Spears chimes ?It?s Getting Bigger?, your ears ring a little bit louder and unfortunately, in this case that is not a good thing.
The title may be ?Big Fat Bass?, but the verdict is simply a big fat disaster as the Will.i.am-produced track, goes beyond the tolerable use of auto-tune.
?Trouble For Me?:
On this infectious record, she sings about a guy who is the life of the party, but only causes problems for her personally. The production on the record is really top-notched especially the ear-catching use of synths around the chorus.
?Trip to Your Heart?:
Living up to its billing, the record takes you on a journey with Spears using lyrical wordplay and her usual breathy vocals to guide you as she explores different parts of her lover?s body, while simultaneously assuring her love.
?Gasoline?: Comparing her sexual energy to gasoline, she coos seductively in parts about needing the highest grade of sexual intensity to properly ignite the fire that burns within her being, and yes, it is just as hot as it sounds.
?Criminal?:
Bringing the album to close, she sings about falling in love with a bad guy, despite being repeatedly warned that he was no good. It?s a solid cut and marks one of the few times that her voice isn?t overshadowed by the production.
Final Verdict
Britney Spears will probably always be one of those select few artists that marches to the beat of her own drum, and although it does not eclipse the perfection of ?Blackout? in 2008, her seventh outing reaffirms that.
?Femme Fatale? is a refreshing take on the current music landscape, but unlike her peers, Spears refuses to play it safe and toys with different styles and production techniques to make up for what she lacks the most? A Voice.
Still, although most of the records feature Spears on the hot pursuit of a gentleman, she impressively makes every encounter feel like a unique and untraveled experience, which shows she?s a master at her craft.
4 OUT OF 5
Celebrity Bug?s Key Tracks
?Till the World Ends?, ?Hold It Against Me?, ?Inside Out?, ?I Wanna Go? and ?Gasoline?.
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Friday, 21 January 2011 |
 Britney Spears has secured her place at the top of the U.S. Billboard Hot100 after breaking records with her new track Hold It Against ME.
The pop superstar garnered the highest number of U.S. radio plays ever in one day when she debuted the song last week (10Jan11), and she has gone on to score her fourth number one single in America.
Spears sold over 411,000 downloads of the track in the week since its release - the highest ever for a female artist, breaking the record of 325,000 digital sales set by Taylor Swift's Today Was A Fairytale last year (10).
Hold It Against Me came in at number one, followed by Bruno Mars' Grenade at two and Katy Perry's Firework at three.
The top five is rounded out by Rihanna and Drake with What's My Name? and Wiz Khalifa's Black And Yellow.
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Saturday, 18 December 2010 |
Britney Spears is going back to her roots in Disney. The sexy mom has been picked by Disney bosses to mentor the studio?s child stars.
The intention is to avoid meltdowns like what 18-year-old singer and actress Demi Lovato suffered earlier this month. Netizens are now abuzz over Lovato's racy pics and a purported sex tape.
Britney Spears may not be an appropriate role model due to her troubled past which includes drug abuse.
But having been through rough patches where her career hit rock bottom and she nearly lost custody of her two sons, I think Britney Spears knows the pitfalls of being a young celebrity well.
Former Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeer Justin Timberlake has also been asked to counsel young performers. It is good to see the duo come together since their Disney days for a good cause.
[Daily Mail]
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Friday, 20 August 2010 |
Ready for a relaxing holiday, Britney Spears enjoyed the summery weather in Westwood, California on Friday afternoon (May 28).
The 28-year-old singer shopped in a white summer dress, fedora and her usual slipping bra straps as she eased into the Memorial Day weekend.
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Monday, 28 June 2010 |
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 Jason Trawic And Britney Spears Relax Jason Trawic And Britney SpearsIf anyone really cares anymore, Britney Spears and on again boyfriend/manager Jason Trawick were snapped in Calabasas, California the other day. Seems like all has been quiet on The Britney Spears watch. Photos By: RD / AB / Retna Digital.
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