TOP   APC   PEAK   title   YEAR  
  1   135   51   SCREAM AND SHOUT   2012  
  2   615   615   HOLD ME CLOSER   2022  
  3   1112   381   WOMANIZER   2008  
  4   1206   263   BABY ONE MORE TIME   1999  
  5   1703   981   PIECE OF ME   2007  
  6   2153   1284   GIMME MORE   2007  
  7   2398   1372   TILL THE WORLD ENDS   2011  
  8   4390   2867   I WANNA GO   2011  
  9   4414   1810   YOU DRIVE ME CRAZY   1999  
  10   4525   2583   CIRCUS   2008  
  11   4881   2825   BREAK THE ICE   2008  
  12   5038   3346   HOLD IT AGAINST ME   2011  
  13   6133   2536   OOPS I DID IT AGAIN   2000  
  14   6480   3994   3   2009  
  15   6869   4998   WORK BITCH   2013  
  16   7069   2940   SOMETIMES   1999  
  17   7193   3060   BORN TO MAKE YOU HAPPY   1999  
  18   7259   3636   ME AGAINST THE MUSIC   2003  
  19   7658   3575   MY PREROGATIVE   2004  
  20   7826   4922   IF U SEEK AMY   2009  
  21   8120   3613   TOXIC   2004  
  22   8363   3960   EVERYTIME   2004  
  23   8849   4878   LUCKY   2000  
  24   8879   6090   CRIMINAL   2011  
  25   10212   4798   STRONGER   2000  
  26   10606   5118   I'M A SLAVE 4 U   2001  
  27   11770   5700   I'M NOT A GIRL, NOT YET A WOMAN   2002  
  28   12124   9843   PRETTY GIRLS   2015  
  29   12418   10534  
MAKE ME…
  2016  
  30   14253   7967   DO SOMETHIN'   2005  
                     
                     
  Britney Jean Spears, born on December 2, 1981, grew up in the small town of Kentwood, Louisiana. From an early age, she showed natural talent: she started taking dance lessons at age three, sang in the church choir, and participated in local talent shows. Her mother, Lynne, recognized her daughter’s potential and took her to Atlanta for an audition for the television show The Mickey Mouse Club. Although Britney was still too young at the time, she impressed the casting team and was referred to a talent agency in New York. There, she received singing and acting lessons and performed in the off-Broadway musical Ruthless!. In 1992, she was eventually cast in The Mickey Mouse Club, alongside future stars such as Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, and Ryan Gosling. The show became a springboard for her career, but after it was canceled in 1994, she returned to Louisiana to resume her regular school life. Still, the stage kept calling.

In 1997, at the age of fifteen, Britney recorded a demo of a Toni Braxton song. That recording led to a contract with Jive Records. She traveled to Stockholm to work with producers like Max Martin and Denniz Pop on her debut album. In January 1999, the album ...Baby One More Time was released. The title track became a global sensation. With her iconic schoolgirl outfit in the music video and the catchy melody, Britney instantly conquered the pop world. The song topped the charts in countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, and the album went on to become the best-selling debut album ever by a teenage artist.

The impact of ...Baby One More Time was enormous. Britney was crowned the new Princess of Pop, a title she wore with flair. Her image—a mix of innocence and mischief—sparked both admiration and controversy. Critics questioned whether her sexuality was being exploited too early, but Britney herself emphasized that she felt comfortable in her role and was simply being true to herself. In 2000, her second album followed: Oops!... I Did It Again. The title track was another massive hit. The album broke records, selling 1.3 million copies in its first week in the U.S.—an unmatched achievement for a female solo artist at the time.

Britney’s live shows grew increasingly spectacular. She became known for her energetic choreography, stage charisma, and her ability to mesmerize crowds of thousands. She was not just a singer, but a performer par excellence. Her influence on pop culture was undeniable: young girls copied her style, her dance moves, and even her hairstyles. She grew into an icon of her generation. At the same time, media attention increasingly focused on her private life. Her relationship with Justin Timberlake, also a Mickey Mouse Club alumnus, was widely covered by the gossip press.

Britney was at the peak of her early career. She had established herself as one of the world’s biggest pop stars, with millions of albums sold, sold-out tours, and a vast fan base. Her music—including songs like Sometimes, Born to Make You Happy, and From the Bottom of My Broken Heart—proved that she was more than just a teenage idol. She had a voice, a vision, and a keen instinct for what resonated on stage and in the studio.

After the turn of the millennium, Britney Spears entered a period of transformation, both musically and personally. In 2001, she released her third studio album, simply titled Britney. With tracks like I'm a Slave 4 U, she revealed a more mature and sensual side of herself. The music video, in which she dances in a steamy jungle-like setting, marked a clear break from her earlier, more innocent image. It was a bold move, but the public remained loyal. That year, she opened the MTV Video Music Awards with a legendary performance, featuring a live python draped across her shoulders—an image that remains iconic to this day.

In 2002, Britney made her acting debut in the film Crossroads, which received mixed reviews but achieved moderate box office success. That same year, her relationship with Justin Timberlake came to an end, leading to a media frenzy. Justin’s song Cry Me a River was seen as a musical retaliation, and Britney became the subject of endless speculation and tabloid gossip. Still, she pressed on. In 2003, she released her fourth album, In the Zone, which included the hit single Toxic—one of her biggest hits ever. It earned her a Grammy Award and cemented her status as a pop icon.

But behind the scenes, tensions were beginning to rise. In 2004, Britney impulsively married childhood friend Jason Alexander in Las Vegas—a union that was annulled after just 55 hours. Later that year, she married dancer Kevin Federline, with whom she had two sons: Sean Preston and Jayden James. Her life changed dramatically. She took a break from her career to focus on motherhood, but the pressures of parenting, media scrutiny, and fame took their toll. In 2006, she filed for divorce from Federline, sparking a bitter custody battle.

The years that followed were turbulent. In 2007, Britney spent multiple stints in rehab, and her mental health was placed under intense public scrutiny. She shaved her head and attacked paparazzi with an umbrella—images that circulated globally and severely damaged her public image. In 2008, she was placed under a conservatorship, giving her father, Jamie Spears, control over her finances and personal decisions. This legal arrangement would last thirteen years and became the focus of the #FreeBritney movement—a global protest supported by fans and celebrities alike.

Despite these personal struggles, Britney continued to make music. In 2008, she released the album Circus, featuring the hit Womanizer, followed by Femme Fatale in 2011, which included Hold It Against Me. Both albums proved she was still relevant in the pop world. In 2013, she launched a successful Las Vegas residency with the show Piece of Me, which ran for four years and earned her millions. She was once again recognized as a powerhouse performer—someone who kept rising, no matter what.

In 2016, she released the album Glory, which received critical acclaim and was seen as an artistic rebirth. Still, the conservatorship continued to dominate her life. In 2019, she announced a work hiatus, prompting speculation about her well-being. In 2021, she publicly spoke out for the first time during a court hearing, describing the conservatorship as “controlling and abusive.” Her emotional testimony sparked a wave of support, and in November of that year, the conservatorship was officially terminated.

After her release, Britney began a new chapter. In 2023, she published her long-awaited memoir The Woman in Me, in which she candidly reflected on her childhood, career, relationships, and the years under conservatorship. The book became a bestseller and gave her back a voice that had long been taken from her. She described feeling imprisoned, how her family had stripped her of her autonomy, and how she fought for her freedom despite it all.

Her personal life also took new turns. She married model and actor Sam Asghari in 2022, but the marriage ended in 2024. Yet Britney seemed stronger than ever. She regularly shared updates on social media, dancing, painting, and celebrating life—on her own terms. Her fans, who had stood by her through it all, continued to cheer her on.

Britney Spears remains a symbol of resilience—of reclaiming control over one’s own life. Her music, from Gimme More to Slumber Party, continues to resonate with new generations. But it’s her story—of rise, fall, and resurgence—that cements her legacy. She’s shown that even in the darkest times, there is always a path back to the light. And that may just be more powerful than any chart position.