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Britney de Britney Spears

Álbum de Britney Spears

2001
★★★★★
Basado en 139 votos
  • Fecha de lanzamiento: 5 de Noviembre de 2001
  • Sello Discográfico: Jive
  • Compositores: Britney Spears, Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, Max Martin, Rami Yacoub, Dido, Justin Timberlake
  • Productores: The Neptunes, Max Martin, Rami Yacoub, Darkchild, Wade Robson, Justin Timberlake

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Britney es un álbum de Britney Spears, publicado en 2001 por Jive. El disco incluye 13 canciones, entre ellas «I'm slave 4 you», «Overprotected», «Lonely» y «I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman».

De entrada

Con su tercer álbum homónimo, Britney Spears se enfrentó al desafío de evolucionar más allá de la imagen de ídolo adolescente que la había definido. Lanzado en 2001, "Britney" es un álbum de transición, un esfuerzo consciente por presentar una artista más madura, tanto en sonido como en temática. Dejando atrás parte de la fórmula del teen pop de Cheiron Studios, Spears se adentró en territorios de R&B, hip hop y dance más experimentales, colaborando con productores de vanguardia como The Neptunes (Pharrell Williams y Chad Hugo).

El álbum explora la complejidad de crecer bajo el escrutinio público, abordando temas de autodescubrimiento, independencia y sexualidad. Aunque no alcanzó las ventas estratosféricas de sus dos primeros discos, "Britney" fue un paso crucial y necesario en su desarrollo artístico. Marcó el momento en que la "Princesa del Pop" comenzó a tomar las riendas de su propia narrativa, sentando las bases para la audacia sonora de su futuro trabajo.

Proceso de grabación y colaboraciones

Para este álbum, Britney buscó activamente un sonido nuevo y coescribió seis de las doce canciones, demostrando un mayor involucramiento en el proceso creativo. La colaboración más significativa fue con The Neptunes, quienes en ese momento eran los productores más innovadores de la música urbana. Juntos crearon el single principal, "I'm a Slave 4 U", y "Boys", dos temas que inyectaron un sonido funk y hip hop minimalista y sudoroso en su discografía.

Aun así, no abandonó por completo a su equipo de confianza. Max Martin y Rami Yacoub contribuyeron con varios temas, incluyendo la balada "Overprotected", que aborda directamente la sensación de Britney de estar controlada por quienes la rodeaban. También trabajó con otros productores de renombre como Darkchild y su entonces novio, Justin Timberlake, quien coprodujo y coescribió la balada "What It's Like to Be Me". La inclusión de una versión del clásico "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" fue una elección personal de Spears, reflejando su deseo de mostrar un lado más rockero.

Claves sonoras

El sonido de "Britney" es notablemente más diverso y atrevido que el de sus predecesores. El álbum se aleja del pop pulido de Suecia para abrazar una producción con influencias del R&B y el funk estadounidense. Los ritmos son más complejos y sincopados, los sintetizadores más oscuros y la producción general es menos brillante y más texturizada. El cambio es evidente desde el primer sencillo, cuyo sonido minimalista y percusivo fue un shock para muchos.

Líricamente, el álbum es un diario de su transición de la adolescencia a la edad adulta. "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman", coescrita por la cantante Dido, se convirtió en el himno de esta etapa de autodescubrimiento. Las letras exploran la necesidad de independencia, la confusión del crecimiento y una sexualidad más explícita y autoconsciente. Es su primer álbum que se siente genuinamente personal.

Canciones y videoclips

Los vídeos musicales de esta era fueron cruciales para cimentar su nueva imagen de mujer adulta.

"I'm a Slave 4 U": Una ruptura radical con su sonido anterior. La canción es un tema de R&B minimalista y sensual, con una producción sudorosa y jadeante de The Neptunes. La icónica actuación en los MTV Video Music Awards de 2001, donde cantó con una pitón birmana albina sobre sus hombros, es uno de los momentos más legendarios de la historia del pop. El videoclip, ambientado en una sauna, presentaba una imagen mucho más sexual y adulta.

"Overprotected": Líricamente, es una de las canciones más importantes de su carrera, una declaración de independencia contra la sobreprotección de su equipo y los medios. El vídeo de la versión "Darkchild Remix" la muestra huyendo de los paparazzi y bailando en un almacén abandonado, una metáfora de su deseo de libertad.

"I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman": La balada principal del álbum y tema central de su película debut, "Crossroads". La canción captura perfectamente el sentimiento de estar en el umbral entre la juventud y la madurez. El vídeo la muestra en un paisaje natural impresionante, reflexionando sobre su vida.

Resultados comerciales y gira

Aunque "Britney" no replicó las ventas masivas de sus dos primeros álbumes, su éxito fue innegable. Debutó en el número 1 en el Billboard 200, convirtiendo a Spears en la primera artista femenina en la historia en tener sus tres primeros álbumes en la cima de la lista. También fue número 1 en países como Canadá y Alemania, mientras que alcanzó el número 4 en el Reino Unido y el número 5 en España. Ha vendido más de 10 millones de copias en todo el mundo.

La gira de promoción, Dream Within a Dream Tour, fue su espectáculo más ambicioso y teatral hasta la fecha. Con una producción espectacular que incluía una barcaza que la transportaba entre escenarios y una pantalla de agua, la gira fue un éxito masivo y fue aclamada por su elaborada puesta en escena y su energía.

Recepción crítica

La crítica recibió el álbum con opiniones divididas, pero en general reconoció el intento de maduración. Algunos elogiaron su valentía para explorar nuevos sonidos y su creciente participación como compositora. Otros sintieron que el álbum estaba atrapado entre su pasado pop y su futuro R&B, sin decidirse por una dirección clara. Sin embargo, en retrospectiva, "Britney" es visto como un álbum fundamental en su discografía, un valiente paso adelante que le permitió tomar el control de su sonido y su imagen.

Listado de Canciones

  1. I'm slave 4 you

    Vídeo

    vídeo del tema I'm slave 4 you
  2. Overprotected3:19
    vídeo del tema Overprotected
    [Spoken] I need time (time) Love Joy (joy) I need space I need me (Action!) Say hello to the girl that I am! You're gonna have to see through my perspective I need to make mistakes just to learn who I am And I don't want to be so damn protected There must be another way 'Cause I believe in taking chances But who am I to say What a girl is to do God, I need some answers What am I to do with my life (You will find out don't worry) How Am I supposed to know what's right? (You just got to do it your way) I can't help the way I feel But my life has been so overprotected I tell 'em what I like What I want And what I don't But every time I do I stand corrected Things that I've been told I can't believe what I hear about the world, I realize I'm Overprotected There must be another way 'Cause I believe in taking chances But who am I to say What a girl is to do God I need some answers What am I to do with my life (You will find out don't worry) How Am I supposed to know what's right? (You just got to do it your way) I can't help the way I feel But my life has been so overprotected I need? time (love) I need? space (This is it, this is it) I don't need nobody Tellin me just what I want to What I what what I'm gonna (I need) Do about my destiny I Say No, No Nobody tell me just what what what I want to do, (do) I'm so fed up with people telling me to be Someone else but me (Action!) What am I to do with my life (You will find out don't worry) How Am I supposed to know what's right? (You just got to do it your way) I can't help the way I feel But my life has been so overprotected I don't need nobody Tellin' me just what I want to What I what what I'm gonna Do about my destiny I Say No, No Ain't nobody tell me just what I want to do, do I'm so fed up with people telling me to be Someone else but me What am I to do with my life (You will find out don't worry) How Am I supposed to know what's right? (You just got to do it your way) I can't help the way I feel But my life has been so overprotected.
  3. Lonely3:21

    Letra

    Do you think I'm so naive, How dare you play with me, I gave you heart and soul, yeah Tell me baby please, Why are you screwing with my head, I don't think you understand, I won't take you shit no more , Don't knock on my door, Not this time because I recognize, I've heard it all before, And I e I e I, [Chorus] Think about the times that I wasted, Think about the times that I took you back, ain't no way I'll be lonely, I don't want to let you back in. Let's just face it, I'm better off alone and I won't turn back, You thought that I would be lonely, I don't want to let you back in. Don't tell me how to feel, Or say that your for real, My mind's made up I'm cool without you, You've got no more appeal, Now this girl don't need no man, Say she can do what she can, Now I live for me, Boy does that make you weak, Not this time because I recognize, I've heard it all before, And I e I e I [Chorus] Think of times that you made me cry, You had me so confused, I'm tired of trying, Leave behind this, What's a girl to do? Think of all the times you made me sick, I used to think I couldn't handle it, What you think I'm just another chick, Must of ripped boy you must have tripped, What were you thinking when you lost my trust, you had it all and now you left with nothing, Oh baby now I know you want my touch, And now your lonely and you still want me, [Chorus]
  4. I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman3:52
  5. Boys3:28
    vídeo del tema Boys
    For whatever reason, I feel like I've been wanting you all my life You don't understand I'm so glad we're at the same place At the same time, it's over now I spotted you dancin' You made all the girls stare Those lips and your brown eyes (oooh) And the sexy hair I should shake my thing Make the world want you (giggle) Tell your boys you'll be back I want to see what you can do (uh) What would it take for you to just leave with me? Not tryin' to sound conceited but You and me were meant to be (yeah) You're a sexy guy, I'm a nice Girl Let's turn this dance floor into our own little nasty world! Boys! Sometimes a girl just needs one (you know I need you) Boys! To love her and to hold (I just want you to touch me) Boys! And when a girl is with one (mmm, mmm) Boys! Then she's in control! Took the boy off the dance floor Screaming in his ear Musta' said somethin' bout me (what you say) 'Cause he's lookin' over here You lookin' at me (giggle) With a sexy attitude But the way your boys movin' it (uh) It puts me in the mood Ow! What would it take for you to just leave with me? Not tryin' to sound conceited But you and me were meant to be You're a sexy guy, I'm a nice Girl Let's turn this dance floor into our own little nasty world Boys! Sometimes a girl just needs one (I get nasty) Boys! To love her and to hold (I get nasty) Boys! And when a girl is with one (I get nasty) Boys! Then she's in control! (You like that? Here we go..) Tonight Let's Fly Boy have no Fear (have no fear) There's no time to loose And next week, You might not see me here (uh-huh) So boy just make your move (let me see what you can do) Boys! Sometimes a girl just needs one (I like that Boys! (I like that) To love her and to hold Boys! And when a girl is with one (it's gonna turn me on) Boys! Then she's in control! Come with me Let's fly Into the Night Oh boy, tonight is ours (it's just you and me baby) When huggin' me, make sure you hold me tonight Let's head for the stars Get nasty! Moan Moan Moan, ow ! Boys! Sometimes a girl just needs one Boys! To love her and to hold Boys! And when a girl is with one Boys! Then she's in control! Can't live with em' Can't live without em'!
  6. Anticipating3:16

    Letra

    Top down on the strip, looking in the mirror And I'm checking out my lipstick Girlfriends up in the back We're out for a ride all night Feelin' so crazy cool, bop so righ Wonder what they're waiting for Valet baby here's the keys We're about to step inside Skip on the drinks head to the floor Making my way and that's for sure My body's takin' over and I want some more Woah Yeah Yeah [Chorus] I've been anticipating This is our song they're playing I want to rock with you You're feeling this right let's do this tonight(Yeah yeah) Step up baby don't be shy I know you're feeling me 'cause you're giving me the eye and I- Don't wanny play around Baby watch me move Check this let's make a scene Don't leave me waiting alone Why you want to make it long playeing? Move it baby over here so we can set it on We can get down to the DJ sound Feelin' so good baby all around Feel it comin', got to come and get me now (Woah yeah) [Chorus] [Bridge] Gotta really let me know if you want me You gotta turn me on and make me feel sexy You gotta show me you've got everything that I need x2 [Chorus] [Bridge]
  7. I Love Rock'n'Roll

    Vídeo

    vídeo del tema I Love Rock'n'Roll
  8. Cinderella3:40

    Letra

    I used to be your girlfriend and I know I did it well, Oh yes you know its true, You called me Cinderella, All you had to do was yell and I'd be there for you, Here I am, so try to forgive me, I don't believe in fairy tales, Here we are with nothin' but honesty, I've had enough, I'm not gonna stay, I'm sorry for runnin' away like this, And I'm sorry I've already made my wish, Ahh But Cinderella's got to go From time to time I'd tried to tell just what was on my mind, You told me not today, Come back, do that, where's Cinderella at?, Was all ya had to say, Here I am, so try to forgive me, I don't believe in fairy tales, Here we are with nothin' but honesty, I've had enough, I'm not gonna stay, I'm sorry for runnin' away like this, And I'm sorry I've already made my wish, Ahh But Cinderella's got to go I'm sorry just tryin' to live my life, Don't worry your gonna be alright, But Cinderella's got to go, [Spoken] To say I want you, You cast me under your spell, I did everything you wanted me to, But now I shall, break free from all your lies, I won't be blind you see, my love it can't be sacrificed I won't return to thee (I'm so sorry, I've already made up my mind) I won't return to thee I'm sorry to say I'm running away now, Don't worry you will be alright, I'm runnin' away I've made up my mind now, Your gonna have to let me go, 'Cause she's gotta go I'm sorry for runnin' away like this, And I'm sorry I've already made my wish, But Cinderella's got to go I'm sorry just tryin' to live my life, Don't worry your gonna be alright, But Cinderella's got to go,
  9. Let Me Be2:51

    Letra

    You try to read me You try to figure out You try to breathe me But you can't blow me out You try to feel me but I'm so out of touch I won't be falling You won't have to pick me up [Bridge] Sorry if I sound confused I don't feel the way you do But I won't turn around x2 [Chorus] You think I might back down but I won't Think that I might have doubts but I don't No insecurities Won't you just let me, let me be Think that you know me now but you don't Think that I-I can't stand on my own Ain't my philosophy Won't you just let me, let me be Trust in my instincts Trust that I know what's right These are the reasons that keep you up at night (at night) Tell me "Go slow"- This is my flow 'Cause you don't know- know what I know Let me tell you how it feels Baby it's time that you see me for real [Bridge] [Chorus] Trust that I know, this is my show Letting you know, Gotta go the way I go x2 [Chorus: x2]
  10. Bombastic Love3:06

    Letra

    I am here to testify That you're the only one I belong to I don't know where to start It turned into an art Not to show the world that it was you Who made me realize not to compromise The fact that you and I should need Know we're gonna get, gonna get get [Chorus] Bombastic Love So fantastic Where I'm completley yours and you are mine And It's gonna be exactly like in a movie When we fall in love for the first time Don't know why I feel so insecure I never understood what it stood for I gotta make sure that blidness won't stop me again I can't sit and wait anymore You made me realize not to compromise The fact that you and I should need I know were gonna get [Chorus] It's gonna be bombastic love Everything is gonna be alright When I'm yours and you are mine It's gonna be fantastic love When I wake up everything is still the same And you don't even know my name [Chorus] I know we're gonna get [Chorus]
  11. That's Where You Take Me3:32
  12. When I Found You
  13. What It's Like To Be Me2:52