purpleangel
Oct 17th, 2003, 04:43 PM
Credit: Dukey E.F.G
"After her much publicised break - we're talkingfrom the music biz, not a ertain JT! - Britney's back and raring to go. We've already had the hype - the half naked magazine covers and superstar snogging at the VMA's. Now the Britney Spears machine is cranking into action, getting ready to make sure she make's a major impact.
Because Britney's, well, Britney, cd:uk is summond to New York to interview the blonde one. But before we're even allowed to board the plane, we have to sign an agreement promising not to ask any questions about Justin Timberlake, Fred Durst, or Britney's love life in general. Pah! Spoil sports!
On a bright Monday morning in September cd:uk heads to The Trump Tower, one of the most exclusive addresses in New York. It's big, it's glitzy and it overlooks the south side of the famous Central Park. The place is posh, in a way that Victoria Beckham never will be. You even need a special key to make the lift work - and keep the riff raff out!
We're ushered in to listen to a few tracks from the new album. Britney's new single Me Against The Music blares out. It's good. It's really good. We whizz through a few more tracks - most of them better than the single. There's Outrageuos, her colloboration with R Kelly. And Breathe On Me, a fantastic song that's kinda like Madonna's Ray Of Light mixed in with a birrova 70's disco vibe. Then Britney walks in, and she looks amazing. She's wearing a little grey knitted vest and black mini skirt with long black boots, accessorised with her trademark 'B' jewellery. And the girl is truly beautiful! Sure, she's got loadsa make-up on, but it's easy to see how she bagged a beauty like Justin!
Q: Hey Britney! Wow! This is one sexy album!
A: I guess so! I think it's more about sensuality than just being out-there sexy! But yes, I guess it is kinda provactive.
Q: Is it weird for you to be seen as such a sex symbol?
A: I try not to think about that. Sometimes I feel good - and sometimes I look a million miles away from the girl you see in the pictures!
Q: What makes you feel sexy?
A: I think you need to believe in yourself and be confident in your own skin. If you want to put on make-up and dress up, then that's fine. It's cool to be able to experiment with your image in a sensual way. It's like when a guy kisses you on the lips. It's a bit like paradise, a bit of spiritual excitement.
Q: Phew! What's all this about producers saying you turn into a sexy vixen in the studio?
A: Ha ha! In my day-to-day life, I'm just me. But when you're on stage, the energy of the crowd transforms you. You can't go on stage and go (puts on tiny voice): "Hi everyone, I'm Britney". Up there, you can't help but feel you're the queen of the world so you do transform into something else.
Q: Which song means the most to you?
A: Me Against The Music. It's about going to a club and just feeling the music in you and dancing all night. Almost like you're battling with the music to keep dancing. And Touch Of My Hand is cool. It's about indulging yourself.
Q: Cool! When was the last time you went dancing like that?
A: Y'know what? It's been a real long time. It's difficult. I have to be with security and I need to be careful.
Q: So d'ya dance around your bedroom instead?
A: Oh yeah! But I've been known to dance on tables when I'm out!
Q: Who are your best friends?
A: Felicia - my assistant, sitting right over there! And my mum, of course! Most of my friends are people I've known since I was at school, and who who have always been loyal to me. But I love meeting new people, too - it's just that it can take a while before I trust them.
Q: Is it hard to escape the fact that you are so famous?
A: I try not to think of it in those terms. You have to make life normal or you go mad. I try to remain chilled (crosses her fingers and goes "ommmmmmm").
Q: What's the most ridiculous thing you've read about yourself?
A: Star magazine comes up with something ridiculous every week. Like, once I was an alien. Then I was a lesbian! I guess the Madonna kiss didn't help that one!
Q: Would you ever agree to go on a reality TV show like The Osbournes?
A: Yeah, it would be super cool! There would be lots of dramas and crises! Nah, I joke! Honestly, I wouldn't like to be on camera the whole time.And it wouldn't be interesting. The Osbournes I love, but it works cos they are a little shocking. With me, it could never be so funny.
Q: Is it true you're gonna do a Gap ad with Justin?
A: (super sarcastic) I think he'll make that with Christina...
Q: What are your ambitions for this album?
A: I just hope people will like it! And sure, I hope it sells really well, too!
Q: And what are your ambitions for the future?
A: I wanna be a mom. I want to be married and have three kids. But that's still a long way off! I think I still need a bit of freedom. Which is weird for me, because where I grew up, in Louisiana, people get married young. I probably would have had my first baby if I was back home! When I'm 40, I see myself living in a big house with three children and my discs on the wall. And an Oscar, ha ha!
Q: A lot's happened since your last single. Are you scared to be back?
A: Totally! I'm really nervous! Mainly because I've been so involved in this album and it means so much to me. I took time out to do it properly. I picked out the people I really wanted to work with. And I wrote most of the lyrics so it's much more personal to me than anything I've done before.
Q: Who did you most enjoy working with?
A: RedZone. It was just a really good vibe in the studio.
Q: Have you missed being in the limelight?
A: I've missed performing. D'ya know what? I performed at the American football season launch. That was the first time I'd been on stage by myself for ages. I was so nervous, but I absolutely loved it. The crazy thing is that I don't think I'd relised just how much I'd missed performing until I got up on that stage. Man I love it!"
"After her much publicised break - we're talkingfrom the music biz, not a ertain JT! - Britney's back and raring to go. We've already had the hype - the half naked magazine covers and superstar snogging at the VMA's. Now the Britney Spears machine is cranking into action, getting ready to make sure she make's a major impact.
Because Britney's, well, Britney, cd:uk is summond to New York to interview the blonde one. But before we're even allowed to board the plane, we have to sign an agreement promising not to ask any questions about Justin Timberlake, Fred Durst, or Britney's love life in general. Pah! Spoil sports!
On a bright Monday morning in September cd:uk heads to The Trump Tower, one of the most exclusive addresses in New York. It's big, it's glitzy and it overlooks the south side of the famous Central Park. The place is posh, in a way that Victoria Beckham never will be. You even need a special key to make the lift work - and keep the riff raff out!
We're ushered in to listen to a few tracks from the new album. Britney's new single Me Against The Music blares out. It's good. It's really good. We whizz through a few more tracks - most of them better than the single. There's Outrageuos, her colloboration with R Kelly. And Breathe On Me, a fantastic song that's kinda like Madonna's Ray Of Light mixed in with a birrova 70's disco vibe. Then Britney walks in, and she looks amazing. She's wearing a little grey knitted vest and black mini skirt with long black boots, accessorised with her trademark 'B' jewellery. And the girl is truly beautiful! Sure, she's got loadsa make-up on, but it's easy to see how she bagged a beauty like Justin!
Q: Hey Britney! Wow! This is one sexy album!
A: I guess so! I think it's more about sensuality than just being out-there sexy! But yes, I guess it is kinda provactive.
Q: Is it weird for you to be seen as such a sex symbol?
A: I try not to think about that. Sometimes I feel good - and sometimes I look a million miles away from the girl you see in the pictures!
Q: What makes you feel sexy?
A: I think you need to believe in yourself and be confident in your own skin. If you want to put on make-up and dress up, then that's fine. It's cool to be able to experiment with your image in a sensual way. It's like when a guy kisses you on the lips. It's a bit like paradise, a bit of spiritual excitement.
Q: Phew! What's all this about producers saying you turn into a sexy vixen in the studio?
A: Ha ha! In my day-to-day life, I'm just me. But when you're on stage, the energy of the crowd transforms you. You can't go on stage and go (puts on tiny voice): "Hi everyone, I'm Britney". Up there, you can't help but feel you're the queen of the world so you do transform into something else.
Q: Which song means the most to you?
A: Me Against The Music. It's about going to a club and just feeling the music in you and dancing all night. Almost like you're battling with the music to keep dancing. And Touch Of My Hand is cool. It's about indulging yourself.
Q: Cool! When was the last time you went dancing like that?
A: Y'know what? It's been a real long time. It's difficult. I have to be with security and I need to be careful.
Q: So d'ya dance around your bedroom instead?
A: Oh yeah! But I've been known to dance on tables when I'm out!
Q: Who are your best friends?
A: Felicia - my assistant, sitting right over there! And my mum, of course! Most of my friends are people I've known since I was at school, and who who have always been loyal to me. But I love meeting new people, too - it's just that it can take a while before I trust them.
Q: Is it hard to escape the fact that you are so famous?
A: I try not to think of it in those terms. You have to make life normal or you go mad. I try to remain chilled (crosses her fingers and goes "ommmmmmm").
Q: What's the most ridiculous thing you've read about yourself?
A: Star magazine comes up with something ridiculous every week. Like, once I was an alien. Then I was a lesbian! I guess the Madonna kiss didn't help that one!
Q: Would you ever agree to go on a reality TV show like The Osbournes?
A: Yeah, it would be super cool! There would be lots of dramas and crises! Nah, I joke! Honestly, I wouldn't like to be on camera the whole time.And it wouldn't be interesting. The Osbournes I love, but it works cos they are a little shocking. With me, it could never be so funny.
Q: Is it true you're gonna do a Gap ad with Justin?
A: (super sarcastic) I think he'll make that with Christina...
Q: What are your ambitions for this album?
A: I just hope people will like it! And sure, I hope it sells really well, too!
Q: And what are your ambitions for the future?
A: I wanna be a mom. I want to be married and have three kids. But that's still a long way off! I think I still need a bit of freedom. Which is weird for me, because where I grew up, in Louisiana, people get married young. I probably would have had my first baby if I was back home! When I'm 40, I see myself living in a big house with three children and my discs on the wall. And an Oscar, ha ha!
Q: A lot's happened since your last single. Are you scared to be back?
A: Totally! I'm really nervous! Mainly because I've been so involved in this album and it means so much to me. I took time out to do it properly. I picked out the people I really wanted to work with. And I wrote most of the lyrics so it's much more personal to me than anything I've done before.
Q: Who did you most enjoy working with?
A: RedZone. It was just a really good vibe in the studio.
Q: Have you missed being in the limelight?
A: I've missed performing. D'ya know what? I performed at the American football season launch. That was the first time I'd been on stage by myself for ages. I was so nervous, but I absolutely loved it. The crazy thing is that I don't think I'd relised just how much I'd missed performing until I got up on that stage. Man I love it!"