Britney Spears celebrate 25 years old at the pace of Baby One More Time. The self-titled debut album which rightfully projected the artist into the Olympus of pop, of which she is the undisputed princess. She hung up her mouse ears, the former starlet of Mickey Mouse Club at just 15 years old he signed his first recording contract with the Jive Records. Label supported by the Swedish producer, Max Martin (the man behind Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync).
Driven by the smash hit that gives the album its title,…Baby One More Time pulverizes over 30 million copiesbecoming one of the most successful records of all time and that a yield the most in Britney's entire career. Furthermore, it is the best-selling pop album ever by a teen singer. Upon his release,…Baby One More Time received mixed reviews from critics. Despite the initial mixed reception, the album earned Britney a nominations as best newcomer to AI Grammys of 2000. We celebrate the quarter century of one of the most iconic albums of the nineties with 10 crazy curiosities: from the famous outfit from the music video (bought at department stores) to the doors closed in your face, before the union with Jive.
She convinced the producers by singing Whitney
After being rejected by several record companies, Britney flew to Sweden to record her debut album; she got her contract with Jive Records thanks to a demo of her singing I Have Nothing by Whitney Houston. She was only 15 years old.
The single Baby One More Time
Forerunner of the album of the same name. Not only did this song make Britney a true superstar, but she also ushered in a new era of music (the teen era) that would shape the music industry for the next two decades. With 10 million copies sold, it is probably the best debut single of all time. By the way, Britney says the word «Baby» 25 times.
The video of Baby One More Time
The video clip was filmed by Nigel Dick in the same high school as the cult film Grease, Venice High School in Los Angeles. Britney's iconic “school” outfit comes from Kmart department store.
The «No» of the TLC
Before becoming a smash hit, Baby One More Time it was proposed to the female R&B trio who refused to sing it.
Sometimes
The second single is a bubblegum ballad inspired by Sheryl Crow's style. The music video shot in Malibu by Nigel Dick was highly appreciated by critics, as the song reached number one in Belgium (Flanders), the Netherlands and New Zealand.
(You Drive Me) Crazy
Third single that (also) appears on the soundtrack of the teen movie, Drive Me Crazy with Melissa Joan Hart, star of the series Sabrina, the witch's life. She achieved much success around the world reaching the top in Belgium (Wallonia) and Mexico.
Born To Make You Happy
In the fourth single from her debut album, Britney's voice spans more than an octave. In Europe, the song achieved moderate success, reaching number one in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
From the Bottom of My Broken Heart
The fifth and final single is an emotional ballad with commercial appeal. This is an unused song by Toni Braxton. It was published exclusively for Oceania and the United States where it went platinum, selling many copies.
…Baby One More Time Tour
Ahead of the first tour of her crazy career, Britney held the L'Oreal Hair Zone toursa series of mini-concerts at some shopping centers, mainly in major US cities.
The performance at the 1999 VMAs
Among the most representative performances of his title track, the one on the stage of the main MTV awards where the pop star performs among the school desks with the popular boy band NSYNC (along with future boyfriend Justin Timberlake).
Source: Vanity Fair
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