This is a list of producers that Britney Spears
has worked with,
A list of unreleased and leaked tracks is also listed.
This information has been compiled from various sources over the years and is accurate.
- PART 4 -
"Britney Spears was offered the chance to record "Umbrella," before Rihanna made it a number one hit - but the pop princess turned it downAmerican music producer Tricky Stewart - who created the track - has confessed Spears was given first option on the song. He made the revelation to British singer/songwriter Taio Cruz. Cruz says, "I was working with Tricky in his studio the day he finished Umbrella. As soon as I heard it I said, 'That is a smash, I have to have it,' but he told me it was on hold for Britney."
"He waited but Britney's people never called him back."
- August 2007
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Also worked on an unreleased "Blackout" track titled "RockStar."
Steve Anderson
"Steve Anderson of UK production team, Metro, who produced "Breathe On Me" on "In The Zone," and who has worked extensively with Australian popstar, Kylie Minogue, has confirmed he has cut two tracks with Britney Spears for her fifth album, entitled "Grow" (which was registered on ASCAP earlier this month) and "State Of Grace," both of which he is "incredibly proud of and she sounds incredible on," however he adds there has been no confirmation as to whether or not they have made the album yet."
- July 2007
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The Runners
"The childhood friends are set to work on forthcoming CDs from Kelly himself and the newly shorn Britney Spears."
- April 2006
"According to the July issue of The Source magazine, Hip-Hop duo and producers The Runners have produced 4 tracks for Britney's new album. They are also expecting to have Britney in their studio in Orlando at the end of July to finish up some vocal recordings."
- July 2007
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Devo Springsteen
It's unknown how many tracks Devo Springsteen has recorded with Britney.
The track they worked on together, "To Love Let Go," has been leaked onto the internet.
"With tracks for Common, Britney Spears and a bouncing Prince-funk production for Aretha Franklin online for 2007, he's in the race."
- August 1, 2007
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R. Kelly
"I'm writing for Mariah Carey and Britney Spears at the moment."
- August 2007
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Ne-Yo
"She has another music genius on her side: R&B sensation, Ne-Yo. The multi-platinum recording artist, is writing songs for Spears — eight so far. Ne-Yo says if there's one word that will be absent from any lyric he writes it's: Kevin Federline. "Her A&R people told me, 'No more songs about Kevin.' That's what they told me coming in the door. 'We don't need no songs about Kevin … just write Britney Spears songs,' " Ne-Yo tells The ShowBuzz. "They'll be songs about all the controversy, then, you know, aside from all that, they'll be just regular quality songs. Songs about love, songs about hate, songs about whatever." The sought after songwriter, who penned Beyonce's recent hit "Irreplaceable," is also working on tracks for Whitney Houston's comeback album. His debut album "In My Own Words" is an international hit, selling over 2 million in the United States and 3 million worldwide.
He says the sound of Spears' new album won't deviate too far from what we've heard from her in the past. "She's trying to cross a few lines, she's got some stuff that's kinda R&B-ish, some stuff that's very pop-ish, some stuff that's almost a little electronica sounding," he says. "I think, judging just off the music that I've heard — because I've heard some of the other stuff she's done with other producers — I think that she might have a shot at coming back. If she can just get her personal life out of the way, I think she has a shot at coming back." He's confident that Spears' future will be bright. "I think that once people remember what it is that made them love Britney in the first place, that everything will be alright," he says."
- Februay 2007
"R&B singer Ne-Yo has written a string of songs for troubled pop star Britney Spears, but may end up giving the tracks to The Pussycat Dolls frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger. The "So Sick" hitmaker, 24, has written tunes for Spears, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion and Rihanna, among others, but admits the Toxic singer may not get her hands of some of the songs he originally created for her.
Ne-Yo, real name Shaffer Chimere Smith, originally said he would wait for Spears to deal with her demons after she failed to attend scheduled studios sessions between the pair earlier this year. He explains, "We set up no less than four sessions for Britney to just come and listen to the songs I wrote for her. She never showed up. "I think they want me to hold these songs that I've written until she finishes going through her thing. But a couple might be perfect for The Pussycat Dolls' Nicole Scherzinger, so..."
- March 2007
"I have no idea what's going on with Britney Spears. The last thing I heard is that Britney was mad at me over some songs that were supposed to go to her, but wound up going to Nicole Scherzinger (of Pussycat Dolls). I was working with Britney Spears' people. I wrote 6 to 8 songs for Britney Spears. Then Britney goes ahead and shaves her head, goes into rehab and when that happened I lost all contact with her A&R people, with her label. I was calling them, they weren't answering my calls. So in the process of all that going on, that's when I met Nicole Scherzinger. I played her two songs, she loved them, they cut the check and she recorded the songs. So when that happened that's when Britney's people called and said ' why are you giving away Britney's songs' and I say 'uh, hold on..y'all didn't cut me a check.'"
- August 2007
The songs "Happily Never After" and "Save Me From Myself" were originally written by Ne-Yo for Britney, but were given to Nicole Scherzinger.
He also wrote a song for her titled "Impossible"
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T-Pain
Britney recorded three songs with T-Pain, only one was released ("Hot As Ice").
"Britney Spears has had her people holla at him for some tracks for her next album. "I think they're just calling a bunch of producers and saying, 'Do something for Britney,' " he said. "I'm going to keep her sound poppy."
- March 2006
"T-Pain has written and produced two tracks for Spears, titled "Boyfriend" and "Cold As Fire." "They are rebellious songs," says T-Pain, 20, born Faheem Najim. "It's her letting everybody know she doesn't care about all the crap going on in the media."
- June 2007
"Pain describes the pop superstar as normal. So normal they were able to knock out three songs — "Cold as Fire," [later renamed "Hot As Ice"] "Boyfriend" and "One of a Kind" — in a short amount of time."
- August 2007
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Timbaland and Justin Timberlake
The super-producer told MTV News during VMA weekend that a prospective team-up between the two would be "the best thing that ever happened" and would "help her out a whole lot." But he then dismissed the possibility, saying in so many words that Brit has become big-headed and had dissed him and Justin. "It'll never happen. Nah. It could've, but it won't. Timbaland previously said he got close to working with the singer, telling Entertainment Weekly in March, "I just want to take her away, go overseas and work out. ... I asked Justin, 'How would you feel about me working with Britney?' ... 'Would you do it with me?' " Timbaland told the magazine that JT was willing to get involved at the time. "She's just gotta be serious." Now Timbo has even more advice to give her about getting her career back on track. "She needs a story," he said. "She has no comeback story. That's the problem. She has to have a team. She needs to come back with Justin doing records; 'She went back to her ex and she's making smashes.'
- September 2007
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Dallas Austin
Britney met Dallas Austin in September 2007 and has been said to have worked with him after this.
"Producer Dallas Austin spoke with UsMagazine.com about his work with Britney Spears."
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Amerie
"Amerie has tried to work with 25-year-old Britney in the past, but said the timing wasn’t right. “She wasn’t in the right place and the song [possibly "Gotta Work"] went on my album. If she wants to do something I would totally be there. If we did I’m sure it would be great and a lot of fun.”
- September 2007
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In September 2007, producer Sean Garrett said in an interview that the unreleased track "Pull It" would feature Lil' Jon.
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Keane
Keane were asked to work with Britney, but declined.
"Keyboardist Tim Rice-Oxley explains to The Mirror, “We turned down Britney Spears.
After the Gwen thing we were offered a lot of work."
- October 2007
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Freemasons
The work the Freemasons produced for Britney is most likely only a remix, but this hasn't been confirmed.
"They even put both Britney Spears and Donna Summer on hold."
- November 2007
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Unconfirmed Producers/Collaborations
Many of these were reported by news or tabloid websites
and are most likely fake.
Natasha Bedingfield
"She has approached a number of people to submit songs and Natasha was high on the list of those she's keen to work with. "Britney is constantly looking for more grown-up pop and that is exactly what Natasha manages."
- October 2004
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Enrique Iglesias
"Although Enrique Iglesias has written a tune for the next Britney album, they won't be joining forces on the track... why? The super slick Latino singer and actor has duetted with the likes of Whitney Houston and rap star Kelis. However, the multi-talented musician has been penning tunes for many other stars, including the lovely Britney. He told my spies: "She loved at least three of the tracks for which I am delighted, but we both agreed that singing together would be a definite no no at this stage in our careers." Instead Britney would like to team up with Usher on the track, it's called "As Far As The Eye Can See"... But will Usher be too busy?"
- March 2005
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Har Mar Superstar
"Har Mar said he wrote a song called "Tall Boys" for Paris Hilton's debut album, but it came in too late to make the cut. Now — according to Har Mar, at least — the song has made its way to Britney Spears' people. "I guess Britney's way into it," Superstar said of the track, which he described as "super funky." (Spears' spokesperson did not return calls for comment, and even Har Mar's management said the Brit connection was news to them.)"
- May 2005
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Disco D
Britney was said to have worked with him in July 2005 while he was producing tracks for her ex-husband's album.
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Diddy
"The famous musical producer Diddy said that a few weeks ago Britney Spears called him herself with the intention of producing a new song for her. Diddy said: "I dont have any problem working with Britney, she's a great artist." This was posted on femalefirst.co.uk in September 2005.
- September 12, 2005
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Stuart Price
It was rumored that Britney wanted him to write for her in late 2005.
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Peer Astrom
"The singer has nabbed hit making duo BLOODSHY & AVANT and writer-producer PEER ASTROM after being impressed by their work on Madge’s hit comeback album Confessions On A Dancefloor. And she has told her new musical crew that she wants her next release to feature songs that are “a cross between Madonna and KYLIE with an electronic edge.”
- December 2005
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Dido
"Britney Spears is looking towards Dido to pen songs for a new album, a Jive Records source tells Neil Sean of Sky News. "They have history after Dido wrote 'I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman' for a previous album," the insider said. Neil says Dido had great things to say about the pregnant pop princess. "She was the sweetest thing. I totally enjoyed the experience of working with her," Dido said."
- May 2006
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Royskopp
Rumored to have worked with Britney in 2006.
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Pet Shop Boys
"Britney Spears is collaborating with the Pet Shop Boys on her new album. The 25-year-old singer is determined to return to the charts with an edgy new sound and wants British electro pop duo Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant to help. A source said: “She heard the remixes they did for Madonna and was blown away. She hopes they can weave some of their magic on her tracks too.”
- January 2007
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"Contrary to what we reported yesterday, it turns out that the Pet Shop Boys are in fact not working with Britney Spears.
A comment on the Pet Shops Boys' official website, under the heading 'Setting the record straight', denies any collaboration and simply reads that the story 'isn't true.'
- February 2007
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Justin Timberlake
"Britney was extremely touched that Justin had been in contact. Going into the studio is Justin’s way of helping her get better,” a source says. The pair are planning to visit a L.A. recording studio with Timbaland to re-record the Motown classic “You’re All I Need to Get By” - originally a hit for Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell in 1968."
- March 28, 2007
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Marilyn Monroe
"The troubled star plans to boost her ailing career by performing with the movie icon - who died more than four decades ago - on a previously unreleased Marilyn song called "Down Boy." Lance Bass, 28, a former member of Britney's ex-lover Justin Timberlake's band *NSYNC, has reportedly secured the rights to the song and thinks it would be perfect for Britney. A source told Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "Lance wants Britney to sing with Marilyn on the track, like Natalie Cole did on Unforgettable with her dad Nat King Cole."
- May 10, 2007
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Source: Wikibin
