Britney Jean

Britney Jean is the eighth studio album by American recording artist Britney Spears. It was released on November 29, 2013, by RCA Records. Her first studio album since the dissolution of her long-time record label, Jive Records, in 2011, Spears began recording in May 2013 and continued work into October 2013. On numerous occasions, Spears has described the album as the most personal record from her catalog. Having assumed an integral position in its production, she co-wrote each track and collaborated with songwriters and producers including Sia Furler and will.i.am to achieve her desired sound. Furthermore, the record sees guest vocals from Spears' sister Jamie Lynn, T.I., and will.i.am. Upon its release, Britney Jean received generally mixed reviews from music critics, who were ambivalent towards its production and lyrical content. The record debuted at number four on the U.S. Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 107,000 copies. In doing so, it became Spears' lowest-peaking and lowest-selling record in the United States. It also became her lowest-peaking album on the UK Albums Chart after debuting at number 34, and charted moderately on record charts in several international countries. "Work Bitch" was released as the lead single from Britney Jean on September 17, 2013. The track debuted and peaked as number 12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and charted moderately in international territories. "Perfume" was released as the second single from the album on November 4, 2013, and debuted at number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100. Unlike her previous albums, Spears did not heavily promote Britney Jean; however, she appeared on Good Morning America on September 17 to announce a two-year residency show at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, titled Britney: Piece of Me, which began in December 2013.