Britney Spears’ New Song ‘Make Me’ Tops iTunes, New Album To Be Released Soon

Britney Spears’ new song, “Make Me” just hit the top spot on iTunes, knocking off her ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake’s latest hit, “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” Britney’s new song is her first single off her forthcoming ninth studio album.

According to Us Weekly, “Make Me” soared straight to the No.1 spot on iTunes just hours after Britney Spears released it at midnight on Friday, July 15. Ivan Mijares, a member of Britney Army, shared a screenshot of the iTunes top 10 on Twitter.

Here she goes! @britneyspears is number 1 ????? on US iTunes! ?????????? #MakeMe pic.twitter.com/ld7VLI3d4f

— Ivan Mijares (@ivann_gm) July 15, 2016

It did not take long before the post went viral and Spears eventually retweeted it herself. She then thanked the fans for all their support for “Make Me.”

This is an incredible feeling. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! ?? #MakeMe https://t.co/CFC5aH25ao

— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) July 15, 2016

While Katy Perry’s 2016 Olympic theme, “Rise,” soon took over the top spot, “Make Me” was still ahead of Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling.” While some insiders claim that there is still beef between the two, the outlet pointed out that Timberlake, alongside Lorde and Bruno Mars, actually inspired Spears’ new music.

“This generation is hungry for new sounds. Bruno Mars is so different and fresh, and Justin Timberlake is, too. It’s inspiring for me, and it makes people eager to listen to music, which helps everyone.”

Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake first started dating in 1999. The former couple, however, soon called it quits in 2002 following reports that she cheated on him with choreographer Wade Robson.

“Make Me” is Spears’ first release since her 2015 collaboration with Iggy Azalea, “Pretty Girls.” The single is part of her highly anticipated ninth album, a follow-up to 2013’s Britney Jean.

In an interview with E! News, the 34-year-old singer shared that she has been working on the album for almost two years. Although it was taking longer than expected, Spears said that the project has been “very exciting,” adding that it meant a lot to her.

When asked what fans can expect this time around, Britney Spears revealed that the new album is going to be quite different from her pop albums.

“It’s a little melodic, a little more not so poppy. It’s kind of chill. Very chill,” she said.

Speaking to V magazine back in March, Spears shared that they are taking their time with her new album as she wanted everything done right. Unlike others who want to release songs every so often, Spears said that she has always been critical of her work, checking that each song she puts on the record is up to her standards.

“I would much rather have it be completely how I want it to be, whether that takes another year for me to do, or two months. I have no idea at this point.”

Britney Spears also described her new album as the best thing she has done in a long time. The singer clearly knows what she wants and hopes that her fans, the Britney Army, will be able to appreciate the hard work she has put in.

Larry Rudolph, Spears’ manager, previously revealed that she was 80 percent done with recording her new LP. He told Las Vegas Sun that the ninth album is not going to be straightforward pop unlike what she has released so far.

“This is almost like if you can imagine Britney meets The Weeknd. It’s got a really interesting vibe, it’s a lot of really cool stuff,” Rudolph explained.

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