Artist Playlists
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Britney Spears' career began with a jolt. Dressed as a provocative school girl in pigtails and a plaid skirt, she became a mainstream obsession with 1999's ...Baby One More Time album and its chart-topping hits. The following year's Oops!... I Did It Again continued to reap the rewards of a bubblegum pop formula, before she hooked up with the futuristic sounds of The Neptunes production unit to take 2001's Britney in a fresh direction. Her status as a pop culture icon was confirmed when she teamed up with Madonna for a 2003 collaboration. - Britney Spears' futuristic videos are a triumph of iconic looks (her sassy turn as a flight attendant in "Toxic") and dramatic choreography (the seductive swerves of "I'm a Slave 4 U"). But her pop mastery really shines when she combines the two, as in “Circus,” which blends killer dance moves and edgy costumes to create a gritty, glamorous carnival.
- Ask any current young popstar who inspired them, and chances are you'll get one answer, and one answer only: Britney Spears. The epitome of the American girl next door, the multiple chart topper has dominated the pop landscape since the late '90s. She's influenced everybody from her little sister to Charli XCX, to Girls Aloud and Lady Gaga.
- We all love a good Britney Spears banger, but she's also responsible for some of the most interesting songs about love. While toeing the line between ballad and standard pop song, this idiosyncratic collection of Brit-Brit's best love songs will have you wondering how you've forgotten about them. A mix with production by everyone from Swedish geniuses Bloodshy & Avant to superstar Diplo.
- Anyone who’s followed Britney Spears’ story knows she isn’t just a pop star, she’s a survivor—a quality that casts even her early-teens hits in a particular kind of light. “She’s always been an inspiration to me,” Fitness+ Cycling, HIIT, and Rowing trainer Bakari Williams tells Apple Music. “She has this ability to be down to earth but still command arenas.” Power and humility in equal measure: Sounds like a good mindset for a workout routine. Curated by Williams and our Apple Music editors, here’s a Britney playlist to help get your head right and your body energized.
- Certain pop stars are obvious fodder for inspiration, such as Madonna, Janet Jackson, and Cyndi Lauper. But Britney Spears isn't as obvious as you'd think, and her wide range of influences stem from a deep love of strong musical figures. Don't be surprised to find Alanis Morissette, Journey, Sonny & Cher, and Paula Cole all figuring in this collection of Brit's biggest influences.
- While making the leap from upstart teen-popper to revue-worthy icon, Britney Spears amassed a robust catalog of playful, sexy tracks that reveal her range. Whether she's generating sparks with Rihanna on the spicy “S&M,” crushing on a bad boy on “Criminal,” or playing it super-sweet on the candy-coated “Ooh La La,” Britney can inhabit any pop idea while giving it an extra bit of superstar shine.
- Lean back and relax with some of their mellowest cuts.
- Grab the mic and sing along with some of their biggest hits.