Charli XCX confirmed that she was asked to write songs for Britney Spears’ potential 10th studio album. However, after news of her involvement leaked to the press, Spears took to social media to deny claims that she would be returning to music in January, suggesting that she may not have been aware of the process. Despite initial excitement about the project, Charli expressed uncertainty about whether Spears was actually involved and focused on other projects.
During an appearance on “Watch What Happens Live,” Charli XCX revealed that she had worked with Britney Spears’ team on the album but was unsure if Spears was aware of the process. Spears’ team seemed to be ahead of themselves, according to Charli, and the singer herself may not have been fully involved due to her focus on other projects. While Charli did write songs in hopes that Spears would record them, Spears did not end up recording any of her tracks, leaving Charli optimistic that she may still change her mind in the future.
In January, sources revealed that Charli XCX and Julia Michaels were among the songwriters asked to work on Britney Spears’ potential new album, which was in its early stages. Spears had not yet recorded any tracks for the album, with her last release being “Glory” in 2016. Spears has since worked on smaller projects, such as collaborations with Elton John and Will.i.am, leading up to consideration of a new album with a fresh set of songs.
Despite efforts from Spears’ team to get her back into the recording studio, the pop star made it clear in January that she had no intention of releasing another album. Spears took to Instagram to denounce rumors of a new album, stating that she would never return to the music industry. Additionally, Spears expressed reluctance to perform again due to the trauma she experienced during her conservatorship, revealing harrowing experiences of being forced to perform while sick and subjected to a strict diet by her father.
During her conservatorship, Britney Spears was forced to perform while ill and endure strict dietary restrictions imposed by her father, Jamie Spears. She testified that performing with a fever during her “Piece of Me” tour was one of the scariest moments of her life, shedding light on the abuses she endured under her father’s control. Britney has since expressed reservations about performing again and ruled out the possibility of releasing another album, suggesting that her traumatic experiences onstage have left a lasting impact on her career decisions.
Charli XCX and Julia Michaels were initially tapped to write songs for Britney Spears’ potential 10th studio album, with Spears’ team aiming to reignite her music career. However, Spears’ public denouncement of returning to music and her traumatic experiences during her conservatorship have raised doubts about her willingness to pursue music again. While Spears’ fans remain hopeful for new music from the iconic pop star, Spears herself has made it clear that she is focused on her well-being and personal projects, signaling a potential shift away from the music industry.
