I mean, it’s a given – Britney Spears is an icon of the music industry, and for good reason. Since her debut in the late 90s, she’s been turning out hit after hit, giving us some of the most iconic pop anthems of all time. From “Baby One More Time” to “Toxic,” Britney has brought us plenty of bops that we just can’t help but dance to. Before breaking down the top 5 Britney Spears songs, it’s important to explore what exactly has made us so totally obsessed with this pop princess and her music over the years.
Britney Jean Spears was born in McComb, Mississippi in 1981. She started singing, dancing, and performing at a very young age. At the age of eight, she auditioned for the Disney Channel series The Mickey Mouse Club but did not get the part. However, that did not stop her from pursuing her dreams, and she later made the cast of the show in 1992. In 1997, she signed with Jive Records and released her first album, Baby One More Time. The album became an instant success and topped the charts in several countries.
As a teenager, Britney’s music videos and live performances became a worldwide phenomenon. Her signature schoolgirl outfit, choreographed dance moves, and catchy tunes made her an instant sensation. She released her second album, Oops!… I Did It Again in 2000, which was also a commercial success. The album had hit songs such as Stronger, Lucky, and Don’t Let Me Be The Last to Know. These songs solidified her status as a pop icon and paved the way for her future success.
Britney continued to release hit songs and albums throughout the 2000s. Her third album, Britney, had songs such as I’m a Slave 4 U and Overprotected, which showcased her more mature and rebellious side. In 2003, she released In The Zone, which had the hit song Toxic. This song won her a Grammy award and became one of the most popular songs of the decade. Moreover, she collaborated with other artists such as Madonna, Rihanna, and Justin Timberlake. Her music was not only catchy, but also relatable, which made her fans stand by her through thick and thin.
In the late 2000s, Britney’s personal life became the subject of gossip and controversy. She went through a highly-publicized divorce, custody battle, and mental health struggles. However, she bounced back with her fifth album, Blackout, in 2007, which had hit songs such as Gimme More and Piece of Me. She continued to release successful albums such as Circus in 2008 and Femme Fatale in 2011. Her latest album, Glory (released in 2016), had the hit song Make Me… featuring G-Eazy. But, of course, we can’t forget about her collab with Elton John on Hold Me Closer in 2022.
With so many total bops over the years, picking the best of the best is quite the challenging feat. But alas, here are the top 5 Britney Spears songs of all time.
