Britney Spears' 20 Best Ballads: "Perfume," "Sometimes," "Not a Girl" & More

FUSE TV - Britney Spears' 20 Best Ballads: "Perfume," "Sometimes," "Not a Girl" & More

When Britney Spears unleashed "Work Bitch," the lead single off her upcoming album Britney Jean, it sounded like the record was shaping up to be a high-energy, EDM rave. But Brit threw listeners a curveball Sunday night with the release of the LP's second single, the tender "Perfume." The Sia-penned track is the first ballad that Brit has released since 2004's Top 20 hit "Everytime."

Over piano and subtle synths, Brit questions her lover's devotion and possible infidelity: "I hope I'm paranoid / That I'm just seeing things / That I'm just insecure." On other ballads, Brit has addressed motherhood ("My Baby"), growing up ("Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman"), dead-end relationships ("Why Should I Be Sad") and more.

We revisited Spears' 15-year-deep discography to rediscover the best of the best Britney ballads. Listen below and get the facts on Britney Jean in Fuse's complete guide to the album. And don't forget that Britney is battling Katy Perry to be named No. 1 video of the year in Fuse's Top 40 of 2013, vote now!

Britney Spears: Breaking Free

42m

Britney Spears: Breaking Free

Like A Girl

Like A Girl

More Than A Model

22m

More Than A Model

It's Not a Vacation, It's a Movie

20m

It's Not a Vacation, It's a Movie

More is More

20m

More is More

First Look: Like A Girl S2

30s

First Look: Like A Girl S2

"I'm Not A Role Model"

23m

"I'm Not A Role Model"

What Not To Ask A Trans Woman

1m

What Not To Ask A Trans Woman

Mama's Girl

45m

Mama's Girl

Jessy's Girl

46m

Jessy's Girl

Curvy Girls

44m

Curvy Girls

Fuerza Girls

43m

Fuerza Girls

Vacations: It’s Not a Luxury, It’s a Necessity

2m

Vacations: It’s Not a Luxury, It’s a Necessity

Curvy Girls

Curvy Girls

Girl Down

41m

Girl Down

Best Of

23m

Best Of

The Right Girls

1h 22m

The Right Girls

Girl II Goddess

22m

Girl II Goddess

Sexy Cirque Girl

44m

Sexy Cirque Girl

Muslim Girls DTF

16m

Muslim Girls DTF

Keeping Your Girls The Girls In Check: G-Thing

2m

Keeping Your Girls The Girls In Check: G-Thing

Not Quite Latino

23m

Not Quite Latino

Not Quite Done

46m

Not Quite Done

Not Having It

20m

Not Having It

Refreshingly Not Racist

21m

Refreshingly Not Racist

Best of 2018

20m

Best of 2018

Abuela Knows Best

12m

Abuela Knows Best

New Girl In Town

22m

New Girl In Town

More Rapid-Fire Questions

1m

More Rapid-Fire Questions

Celebrities Are Not Politicians

24m

Celebrities Are Not Politicians

It's Offensive, Not Artistic

24m

It's Offensive, Not Artistic

Best of Part 2

21m

Best of Part 2

Best of Part 1

22m

Best of Part 1

Best of Part 3

45m

Best of Part 3

Rise of the Hot Girl

20m

Rise of the Hot Girl

Young M.A On Her First Time Directing An Adult Film & More

1m

Young M.A On Her First Time Directing An Adult Film & More

Ed Maverick Does ASMR with a Cactus, Talks Adjusting to Fame & More!

8m

Ed Maverick Does ASMR with a Cactus, Talks Adjusting to Fame & More!

Bambiana’s Mom Is Not A Fan of Twerking or Sexy Photos

41s

Bambiana’s Mom Is Not A Fan of Twerking or Sexy Photos

Jennifer Aniston: More Than Friends

57m

Jennifer Aniston: More Than Friends

This Is Not Financial Advice

1h 29m

This Is Not Financial Advice

Tina Turner: Simply the Best

41m

Tina Turner: Simply the Best

Best Performing Women of 2023

41m

Best Performing Women of 2023

To Shave, or Not to Shave

42m

To Shave, or Not to Shave

Kamaiyah & Capolow Takes a Lie Detector Test: Who Contributed More To Their Song "Digits"?

8m

Kamaiyah & Capolow Takes a Lie Detector Test: Who Contributed More To Their Song "Digits"?

Father's Rights: Does Father Know Best?

23m

Father's Rights: Does Father Know Best?

The Best Is Yet To Come

20m

The Best Is Yet To Come

Raja Kumari & Her Best Friend Take A Lie Detector Test: Has She Ever Ate Beef?

15m

Raja Kumari & Her Best Friend Take A Lie Detector Test: Has She Ever Ate Beef?

Inside the MMA: Best of the Year

41m

Inside the MMA: Best of the Year

La Goony Chonga & Her DJ Take A Lie Detector Test: Is She An Ex-Cam Girl?

7m

La Goony Chonga & Her DJ Take A Lie Detector Test: Is She An Ex-Cam Girl?

Best of Claire Lopez vs. Kayla Hracho

41m

Best of Claire Lopez vs. Kayla Hracho

Higher Brothers Take a Lie Detector Test: Do the Best Rappers In China Come From Chengdu?

5m

Higher Brothers Take a Lie Detector Test: Do the Best Rappers In China Come From Chengdu?

Big Freedia Highlights Her Biggest Career Moments: Girl Down

5m

Big Freedia Highlights Her Biggest Career Moments: Girl Down

Big Freedia Talks Just Be Free Debut Album: Girl Down

7m

Big Freedia Talks Just Be Free Debut Album: Girl Down

Big Freedia and Her Favorite Divas Link Up: Girl Down

2m

Big Freedia and Her Favorite Divas Link Up: Girl Down

G Fella Delivers More Grilling Tips and Talks New Music

4m

G Fella Delivers More Grilling Tips and Talks New Music

Netta Does ASMR with Israeli Snacks, Talks Eurovision, "Cuckoo" & More!

13m

Netta Does ASMR with Israeli Snacks, Talks Eurovision, "Cuckoo" & More!

StaySolidRocky Does ASMR, Talks Viral Success of "Party Girl" & Positivity

5m

StaySolidRocky Does ASMR, Talks Viral Success of "Party Girl" & Positivity

Brother Nature Does ASMR with Kinetic Sand, Talks Viral Animal Videos & More!

11m

Brother Nature Does ASMR with Kinetic Sand, Talks Viral Animal Videos & More!

Blac Chyna Does ASMR with Orbeez, Talks Beginning Music, Reality TV & More

14m

Blac Chyna Does ASMR with Orbeez, Talks Beginning Music, Reality TV & More

Maggie Lindemann Does ASMR with Foam Beads, Talks "Pretty Girl" & Her New EP

5m

Maggie Lindemann Does ASMR with Foam Beads, Talks "Pretty Girl" & Her New EP

Internet Money Do ASMR with Bubble Wrap, Talk "B4 The Storm", Producing & More

17m

Internet Money Do ASMR with Bubble Wrap, Talk "B4 The Storm", Producing & More

Princess Nokia Does ASMR, Talks "I Like Him" Going Viral on TikTok & More

9m

Princess Nokia Does ASMR, Talks "I Like Him" Going Viral on TikTok & More

Fuse+ is the Home for Big Freedia Means Business, Sex Sells, Made From Scratch & More!

30s

Fuse+ is the Home for Big Freedia Means Business, Sex Sells, Made From Scratch & More!

Once a Stripper, Always a Ho

24m

Once a Stripper, Always a Ho

A Sexplanation

1h 16m

A Sexplanation

A Glove That Fits Like a Dress

41m

A Glove That Fits Like a Dress

A$AP Ferg Learns A Magic Trick

4m

A$AP Ferg Learns A Magic Trick

A$AP Ferg

20m

A$AP Ferg

A Soldiers Story

24m

A Soldiers Story

Like a Virgin

47m

Like a Virgin

A Model Recap

43m

A Model Recap

A Big Splash

21m

A Big Splash

A Robot's Erection

20m

A Robot's Erection

A Tough Sell

22m

A Tough Sell

A$AP Ferg

20m

A$AP Ferg

Strike a Pose

1h 25m

Strike a Pose

A Perfect 14

1h 42m

A Perfect 14

Young M.A

20m

Young M.A

What a Bummer

47m

What a Bummer

A New High

1h 39m

A New High

Young R.E.A.D Feat.Young M.A

20m

Young R.E.A.D Feat.Young M.A

Young M.A Plays 2 Truths and A Lie

1m

Young M.A Plays 2 Truths and A Lie

Anything Can Be a Bag, A Bag Can Be Anything

42m

Anything Can Be a Bag, A Bag Can Be Anything

A Sign From Above

22m

A Sign From Above

A Sex Toy Story

20m

A Sex Toy Story

I Need A Plane

21m

I Need A Plane

Freedia Got a Gun

1h 23m

Freedia Got a Gun

Bougie On A Budget

2m

Bougie On A Budget

Everybody's A Bruja Now

20m

Everybody's A Bruja Now

3's A Blast

21m

3's A Blast

A Pound of Flesh

23m

A Pound of Flesh

Jane Wants a Boyfriend

1h 37m

Jane Wants a Boyfriend

Luck Be A Lady

44m

Luck Be A Lady

Jasmine Is a Star

57m

Jasmine Is a Star

Everybody Loves A Party

20m

Everybody Loves A Party

Ceraadi Upgrades A Basic Grilled Cheese Into A $462 Extravagant Sandwich

14m

Ceraadi Upgrades A Basic Grilled Cheese Into A $462 Extravagant Sandwich

Xristina Tries To Romance A Ghost At A Haunted B&B

2m

Xristina Tries To Romance A Ghost At A Haunted B&B

Peder Cho Shows How to DIY a Blazer Into a Tweed Vest

9m

Peder Cho Shows How to DIY a Blazer Into a Tweed Vest

Mahalia Takes A Lie Detector Test: Was She Really A Bad Roommate?

9m

Mahalia Takes A Lie Detector Test: Was She Really A Bad Roommate?

You Need A Certification To Be A Fortune Teller!? Funny US Laws

5m

You Need A Certification To Be A Fortune Teller!? Funny US Laws

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