Britney Spears and Will.i.am have been teasing fans with news of an upcoming collaboration, hinting at the release of a new single today, July 18.
Yesterday, both artists took to their social media platforms to announce their joint project. Will.i.am shared a clip of an upcoming track on Instagram, featuring white writing flashing on a black background, which read: “You are now rockin’ with Will.i.am and Britney bitch.” This phrase pays homage to their 2013 hit ‘Scream & Shout‘. The video also included a brief snippet of a new song, with Spears singing the line “Mind your business, bitch.” More text appeared on the screen, stating: “Will.i.am X Britney TOMORROW.”
In his Instagram post, Will.i.am captioned the video with excitement, saying, “Uh oh!!! This summer is about to be hot!!!” Spears shared the same post on her Instagram Stories, accompanied by a link to pre-save the upcoming release. These teasers on their social media accounts follow various rumors suggesting that the two artists would collaborate again, ten years after their previous chart-topping partnership.
During an interview on the ITV breakfast show Good Morning Britain, Will.i.am, who is also a judge on TV talent show The Voice, hinted at the possibility of working with Spears. He expressed his delight about her new journey and her shining presence, saying, “We’ve done cool things together, and I’m so happy that she’s on this new journey and shining.”
Fans eagerly await the release of this anticipated collaboration, which promises to bring together the talents of Britney Spears and Will.i.am once again. The artists have previously demonstrated their chemistry and musical prowess in their past joint efforts, creating hits that have resonated with audiences worldwide.