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== Music video ==
== Music video ==
The music video for "Work Bitch" was shot by Ben Mor, who had previously worked on the video for Spears and Adams' 2012 single, "Scream & Shout". Spears revealed she was rehearsing for something "top secret next week", on August 29.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a510696/britney-spears-teases-top-secret-rehearsals-for-new-music-video.html |title=Spears teasers "top secret" rehearsal for new music video? |last=Rigby |first=Sam |publisher=Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK|accessdate=September 12, 2013 |date=August 29, 2013}}</ref> Filming took place in Malibu, California, on September 7, 8, 9, and 10. On the first day, Spears tweeted, "Hot day on set... ;) A little dirty, little flirty, danced my ASS off. Stoked for tomorrow!" following the tweet up with a still of herself in a yellow and black bra with long, black gloves.<ref name="Dirty, Flirty video"/> Spears released a sneak peek of the video on September 26, 2013 through her [[Instagram]] account.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.idolator.com/7486349/britney-spears-work-bitch-video-third-photo|title=Britney Spears Teases ‘Work Bitch’ Video For A Third Time With New Video Clip|last=Bowman|first=Patrick|date=September 27, 2013|accessdate=September 27, 2013|publisher=Idolator. Buzz Media}}</ref> The full video has premiered on October 1 on [[The CW|The CW Television Network]].<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.idolator.com/7486498/britney-spears-work-bitch-video-premiere|title=Britney Spears Will Debut Her “Work Bitch” Video On Tuesday, October 1|last=Wass|first=Mike|date=September 27, 2013|accessdate=September 27, 2013|publisher=Idolator. Buzz Media}}</ref>
The music video for "Work Bitch" was shot by Ben Mor, who had previously worked on the video for Spears and Adams' 2012 single, "Scream & Shout". Spears revealed she was rehearsing for something "top secret next week", on August 29.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a510696/britney-spears-teases-top-secret-rehearsals-for-new-music-video.html |title=Spears teasers "top secret" rehearsal for new music video? |last=Rigby |first=Sam |publisher=Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK|accessdate=September 12, 2013 |date=August 29, 2013}}</ref> Filming took place in Malibu, California, on September 7, 8, 9, and 10. On the first day, Spears tweeted, "Hot day on set... ;) A little dirty, little flirty, danced my ASS off. Stoked for tomorrow!" following the tweet up with a still of herself in a yellow and black bra with long, black gloves.<ref name="Dirty, Flirty video"/> Spears released a sneak peek of the video on September 26, 2013 through her [[Instagram]] account.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.idolator.com/7486349/britney-spears-work-bitch-video-third-photo|title=Britney Spears Teases ‘Work Bitch’ Video For A Third Time With New Video Clip|last=Bowman|first=Patrick|date=September 27, 2013|accessdate=September 27, 2013|publisher=Idolator. Buzz Media}}</ref> The full video has premiered on October 1 on [[The CW|The CW Television Network]].<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.idolator.com/7486498/britney-spears-work-bitch-video-premiere|title=Britney Spears Will Debut Her “Work Bitch” Video On Tuesday, October 1|last=Wass|first=Mike|date=September 27, 2013|accessdate=September 27, 2013|publisher=Idolator. Buzz Media}}</ref>

The music video was initially uploaded to her official VEVO account on the 1st of October 2013. Ben More (the director of the clip) said that the video: 'features Britney and a myriad of backup dancers, prancing their way through a number of different sets and scenes. One moment she's in the desert, the next in front of a pool of shimmering water. It's all hot bodies and extravagant cars, Spears flaunting a sexy bikini body while she wields a dominatrix-esque whip.' <ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/5740739/britney-spears-debuts-steamy-work-bitch-video-watch|title=Britney Spears Debuts Steamy 'Work Bitch' Video: Watch|date=October 1, 2013|accessdate=October 1, 2013|publisher=billboard}}</ref>


== Track listing ==
== Track listing ==

Revision as of 04:40, 2 October 2013

"Work Bitch"
Song

"Work Bitch" (alternatively stylized as "Work B**ch!") is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her forthcoming eighth studio album. It made its premiere on September 15, 2013 on iHeartRadio and select Clear Channel radio stations and was released to digital retailers on September 16, 2013 by RCA Records as the lead single from the record.[1][2][3] An accompanying music video directed by Ben Mor was filmed in Malibu, California.

Background and release

Previously, in 2012, Spears and will.i.am collaborated on the song "Scream & Shout"; will.i.am was later announced in March 2013 as the executive producer for Spears' eighth studio album.[4] In preparation for the single and album, Spears began working with a vocal coach and choreography collaboratively.[5] "Work Bitch" was confirmed by Spears on September 7, 2013, during the video's filming.[6][7][8] On August 20, 2013, Spears' official website launched a countdown titled "All Eyes On Me" counting down to September 17 which lead fans to speculate that this was in fact the single title. In response, Spears told fans that new music was coming "much sooner than you think".[9][10][11]

On September 10, 2013; Spears confirmed "Work Bitch"'s worldwide radio premiere for September 16, 2013, at 6 pm ET on her official Twitter account, following up with a second tweet, "Work Bitch will be available on ‪@iTunesMusic‬ that night at 12:01am ET, Sept 17th... are u ready?! ‪#YouBettaWorkB‬ ‪#1Week‬".[1] On September 11, Spears revealed the writers of the song. On September 12, Spears revealed the official single cover. The artwork features Spears posing in front of a vanity mirror, wearing a bedazzled leotard complete with feathered shoulders. A small sign can be seen behind her reading "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas", perhaps referencing her speculated and highly-anticipated upcoming Las Vegas residency. The song leaked in full on September 15, 2013, one day before it was due for release on iHeartRadio[12][13] and was therefore premiered a day earlier than scheduled. A clean version of the song, titled "Work Work" has also been released for radio.

Composition

"Work Bitch"
A 24-second sample of the song, where Spears sings over an EDM-influenced strong club beat.[13][14] Critics noted that it "features mostly spoken lyrics, [which] serves as a testament to the fine things a strong work ethic can bring about."[15]
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"Work Bitch" is an EDM-influenced dance song, where Spears repeatedly encourages listeners to "get to work, bitch."[14] The song starts with a strong club beat, before she sings, "You want a hot body? / You want a Bugatti? / You want a Maserati? / You better work bitch!"[13][14] The singer continues to tease the lifestyle that can be achieved by getting to work, as she continues, "You want a Lamborghini? / Sip martinis? / Look hot in a bikini? / You better work bitch!"[14] The song was written by Spears with will.i.am and Anthony Preston, and features a beat from DJ Otto Knows.[14] Knows is managed by Swedish House Mafia member Sebastian Ingrosso, who also received a songwriting credit; however, Ingrosso revealed he did not write the song.[16] According to Miriam Coleman of Rolling Stone, it "features mostly spoken lyrics, [which] serves as a testament to the fine things a strong work ethic can bring about."[15] Idolator contributor Christina Lee thought that the song "sounds like the lights-out after-party" to RuPaul's 1993 debut single "Supermodel (You Better Work)".[17]

Critical response

Upon its release, "Work Bitch" received generally favorable response from music critics. A writer for Billboard described the track as a "full-on club banger with Spears giving fans the secret to her success".[13] Writing for MuuMuse, Bradley Stern complimented the song as a "thrilling, thunderously bold slice of forward-thinking dance-pop".[18] A reviewer for PopJustice called the track "amazing", and suggested that the lyrical content "has the right attitude for a Blackout 2.0 sort of album".[19] Michael Cragg from The Guardian felt that "Work Bitch" is a "pretty relentless onslaught that reflects pop's current love for chucking in everything up to and including the kitchen sink", but felt that Spears' personality "[made] sure she hasn't been fully obliterated by will.i.am's production sledgehammer".[20] Chris Eggertsen from HitFix called that it was a "perfect club track", but questioned how it would perform on mainstream radio.[21] However, Sal Cinquemani from Slant Magazine gave a negative review for the song, opining that it "follows the current EDM model of painfully aggressive, treble-heavy beats, harsh synths, and tuneless hooks, but makes even "Scream & Shout" sound like a melodic feast".[22] Caryb Ganz of Rolling Stone noted that "Will.i.am draws up the perfect nü-Britney blueprint: a squelchy thumper that's light on singing and heavy on hilarious directives barked in an English accent... Blasts of clubby synths do most of the work, while Britney winks at the world".[23]

Commercial performance

The song debuted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at number 12, making Spears' 31st song in the chart. It also entered the top ten on the Hot Digital Songs chart at number six. "Work Bitch" has sold 174,000 copies in its first week,[24] marking Spears' highest first-week sales since her 2011 number-one hit "Hold It Against Me".[25] With its debut on the Pop Songs at number 25, the song marks Spears' 32nd chart entry, pushing her past Mariah Carey (30) for the second-most entries to the chart's October 3, 1992, launch.[26]

Music video

The music video for "Work Bitch" was shot by Ben Mor, who had previously worked on the video for Spears and Adams' 2012 single, "Scream & Shout". Spears revealed she was rehearsing for something "top secret next week", on August 29.[27] Filming took place in Malibu, California, on September 7, 8, 9, and 10. On the first day, Spears tweeted, "Hot day on set... ;) A little dirty, little flirty, danced my ASS off. Stoked for tomorrow!" following the tweet up with a still of herself in a yellow and black bra with long, black gloves.[7] Spears released a sneak peek of the video on September 26, 2013 through her Instagram account.[28] The full video has premiered on October 1 on The CW Television Network.[29]

The music video was initially uploaded to her official VEVO account on the 1st of October 2013. Ben More (the director of the clip) said that the video: 'features Britney and a myriad of backup dancers, prancing their way through a number of different sets and scenes. One moment she's in the desert, the next in front of a pool of shimmering water. It's all hot bodies and extravagant cars, Spears flaunting a sexy bikini body while she wields a dominatrix-esque whip.' [30]

Track listing

  • Digital download[31]
  1. "Work Bitch" – 4:07

Charts

Chart (2013) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[32] 22
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[33] 38
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[34] 14
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[35] 11
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[36] 5
Denmark (Tracklisten)[37] 17
France (SNEP)[38] 6
songid field is MANDATORY FOR GERMAN CHARTS 41
Greece Digital Songs (Billboard)[39] 3
Ireland (IRMA)[40] 13
Italy (FIMI)[41] 6
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[42] 45
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[43] 28
South Korea (International Chart) (GAON)[44] 3
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[45] 8
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[46] 54
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[47] 26
US Billboard Hot 100[48] 12
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[49] 22
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[50] 4

Radio premiere and release history

Country Date Format Label
United States September 15, 2013[51] Radio premiere RCA
September 16, 2013[31] Digital download
France[52] September 17, 2013 Sony
Germany[53]
Italy[54]
Spain[55]
United States[56] September 24, 2013 Contemporary hit radio RCA
Rhythmic radio
United Kingdom[57] November 3, 2013 Digital download

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