Will.i.am Announces Release Date of Britney Spears Collab ‘Mind Your Business’
The last time they teamed up was in 2013 with the iconic 'Scream & Shout'
It looks like the beginning of the musical comeback of the princess of Pop is here! We know that Britney Spears has had a very hard last few years, (adding the recent alternation of Victor Wembanyama’s security), but our diva always comes back strengthened and with the best attitude, about to release «Mind Your Business» with the frontman of the Black Eyed Peas, Will. i. am.
This was shared by the performer on July 17 afternoon on his Instagram account, where we could see a snippet from their epic 2013 collab «Scream & Shout,» a track on Will.i.am’s album #willpower. It then transitioned to a lively techno beat, featuring Spears uttering, «Mind your business, b****.» As it concluded, the screen revealed «will.i.am x BRITNEY TOMORROW.» Britney has shared the announcement on her Instagram stories.
On July 18, many fans were happily waiting for the new collab, but they’ll have to wait a little longer because the announcement was to announce the song release on July 21. Will.i.am shared some beautiful words on his post caption, demonstrating his respect for Britney, referring to her as one of the most fearless, strongest, kindest, purest people he has ever met in his life.
This collaboration will undoubtedly be a very coveted track. Moreover, «Mind Your Business» will be Spears’ second drop since her 13-year convertarship ended in 2021. Her last collaboration was with British legend Elton John in 2022, «Hold Me Closer,» which became her first top 10 song on Billboard Hot 100 in a decade.
This is the fourth time Spears and Will.i.am work together. They first teamed up in 2011 with «Big Fat Bass,» part of Britney’s Femme Fatale album. They reunited a year later for the aforementioned «Scream & Shout», and then Will.i.am worked as executive-producer of Britney’s Britney Jean (2013), which included the iconic track «Work Bitch.»
An Example of Resilience
Britney has shown a boundless strength to assimilate all the ravages that conservatorship has meant for her, in addition to family conflicts with her sister, Jamie Lynn Spears. The artist will be able to tell us her story firsthand on October, 24, when she will publish her long-awaited memoirs: «The Woman in Me.»
The book is set to chronicle her captivating life journey, starting as a child star in Disney’s small-screen productions and evolving into the pop princess we know today. It will explore her immense success as one of the best-selling artists of all time. However, it doesn’t shy away from discussing her vulnerabilities in the entertainment industry, especially after her career took a tumultuous turn, marked by scandals, divorces, and highly publicized mental health crises.