Let's take on the song [53], This is followed with Spears performing a dance routine inside a blacklight paint graffiti room, and the two women dancing around a metal bedframe. The video received positive reviews from critics, who noted it as symbolic of the sexual roles between the women. "[4], Julie Andsager stated the 'fantasy-fulfillment' strategy of Spears continued with the Madonna kiss and the "Me Against the Music" video, but added that "she has, perhaps, taken her sexuality to its extreme – for network television, at least – at the age of 22". "[22] Gavin Mueller, also writing for Stylus Magazine, said that the single "benefits from a kinetic garage-inspired beat, even when a tepid Madonna threatens to spoil the fun. [27] Jon Pareles of Rolling Stone wrote, "Madonna shows up in the album's first song, 'Me Against the Music', as if endorsing Spears's foray into come-hither posing and club-land beats. Sexy lady, I'd rather see you bare your soul Let me see what you got, don't hesitate I'm up against the speaker, tryin' to take on the music It's like a competition, me against the beat I wanna get in the zone, I wanna get in the zone If you really wanna battle, saddle up and get your rhythm Tryin' to hit it, you could die In a minute I'm a take a you on, I'm a take a you on Hey, hey, hey [51] Its online premiere was on Yahoo! From the groundbreaking Bollywood-inspired remix of 'Me Against the Music' to her recent collaboration with Indian fashion designers Falguni and Shane Peacock on the 'Hold It Against Me' video, she has embraced the incredible sights and sounds of this vibrant community throughout her career." All my people 'round and 'round ℗&© 2003 Zomba Recording Corporation. "[7] On September 16, 2003, it was confirmed that "Me Against the Music" would be released as the first single from In the Zone. "[59], Spears performed "Me Against the Music" for the first time at the 2003 NFL Kickoff Live on September 4, 2003 at the National Mall. I wanna see ya From the tip of my toes, runnin' through my veins Spears on how the collaboration came to be: I was in the middle of rehearsals for the VMAs and I played her the song, and she was like, ‘That’s your first single, right?. "[11], Spence D. of IGN commented, "Initially catchy, it's ultimately forgettable other than it's the musical counterpart/fallout to/from the duo's lip lock publicity stunt on the 2003 MTV Music Video Awards. Madonna. ", "allmusic ((( Britney Spears > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles )))", Australian-charts.com – Britney Spears feat. It's whippin' my hair, it's pullin' my waist She drips song-and-dance confidence. Me Against the Music by Britney Spears feat.Madonna is featured in Britney/Brittany, the second episode of Season Two.It is sung by Brittany and Santana. [6] After she performed the song for the first time at the 2003 NFL Kickoff Live, Spears refused to answer if it was the first single from the album, but said that "there are some surprises that are going to come up in the song that I'm really excited about. Madonna – Me Against the Music", Britney Spears feat. Let me see you dance All my people 'round and 'round A cat-and-mouse chase ensues, and Spears finds Madonna in the end, only for the latter to disappear before they kiss. Here is the lyrics (karaoke) of the song, the download link can be found on page 2 of Me against the music - Britney Spears feat. It was written by Spears, Madonna, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Thabiso "Tab" Nikhereanye, Penelope Magnet, Terius Nash and Gary O'Brien. During rehearsals for the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards, Spears played Madonna the track and asked her to do the song with her. Till the World Ends-Wikipedia Are you ready? I'm up against the speaker, tryna take on the music "[28], Larry Flick from The Advocate denounced the track as an "'Into the Groove' redux". [75] Morris explained, "The 'Me Against the Music' montage, it's literally copied exactly from the video, the shots and looks, but the choreography is made so much more for a dancer – none of it is from the video. Lyrically, the song talks about battling the music and the pleasures of letting go on the dancefloor. There's nary a hint of her pristine pop past on Kelly's hip-grinding 'Outrageous' or Perry's 'Girls & Boys'. [B:] Let me see what you got, don't hesitate [B:] I'm up against the speaker, tryin' to take on the music [B:] It's like a competition, me against the beat [B:] I w anna get in a zone, I wanna get in a zone [B:] If you really wanna battle, saddle up and get your rhythm [B:] Tryin' … The "Gabriel & Dresden Dub" is … Madonna – Me Against the Music", Ultratop.be – Britney Spears feat. [62] On October 18, 2003, the song was performed by Spears during the twenty-ninth season of the American comedy show Saturday Night Live. Just work your body and let it go Uh-huh, are you? [74] The music video was recreated on the 2010 American series Glee episode "Britney/Brittany". It's you and me baby, we're the music It's me against the music, uh-uh It's just me and me Yeah, come on Huh, hey Britney Are you ready? Let me see you dance Madonna – Me Against the Music", "ブリトニー・スピアーズのCDシングルランキング、ブリトニー・ORICON STYLE", Dutchcharts.nl – Britney Spears feat. [1][3][9] The song features Madonna, but was constructed as a duet after she was added to the track. [12][13] The US CD single also contained remixes by Trak Starz, Gabriel & Dresden, Bloodshy & Avant and Kanye West. [60] She sported a shoulder-length blond wig and was dressed in black football pants, a black-and-white referee halter top and boots from Reebok. Some felt it was a strong dance track of In the Zone, while others referred to it as lackluster and disappointing. Can you feel it burn? If you really wanna battle, saddle up and get your rhythm After Madonna commented that she liked the track, Spears asked her to do the song with her. I'mma take you on (I'mma take you on) It's like a competition, me against the beat It was released on October 20, 2003 as the lead single from the album by Jive Records. All my people on the floor [B:] Are you ready? The song was released on October 14, 2003, by Jive Records, as the lead single of In the Zone. I wanna see ya All my people wantin' more It and #146 – s Album Time Again, Britney – Review – NYTimes.com", https://www.discogs.com/Various-Pepsi-Music-2004-Dare-For-More-Britney-Exclusive/release/2034110, "Britney Gets 'Just A Little Freaky' On In The Zone", "allmusic ((( In the Zone > Overview )))", "Britney Spears : In the Zone | Music Review", "Britney Spears Greatest Hits: My Prerogative", "Britney Spears – The Singles Collection Review", "Every one of Madonna's 78 singles – ranked! This duet with Britney is all raunch and no solid roots". All my people wantin' more [Chorus: Britney Spears & Madonna, Both] I wanna get in the zone (I wanna get in the zone) She was at her peak at that point. She made her exit as a shower of confetti was shot towards the audience. Let me see ya If you wanna party, just grab somebody The song won the "Hot Dance Single of the Year" accolade at the 2004 Billboard Music Awards. The music video for "Me Against the Music" was filmed over three days in October 2003, at Silvercup Studios in Long Island City, New York. ", Madonna is an icon of an earlier generation, and then Britney of the newer generation. "Me Against the Music" also charted in the top 20 of Austria and France. Spears and Madonna trade lines during the verses, and Madonna sings solo in the bridge. It's like a competition, me against the beat [4] Kevin Tancharoen was the choreographer of the video. [Post-Chorus: Britney Spears & Madonna, Both] "[4] Magnet continued, saying, "Like she was hearing the music and trying to out-dance the track or out-beat the drum or out-pluck the guitar. [Chorus 3: Madonna] All my people on the floor In a minute, I'mma take you on (I'mma take you on) [48] It was directed by Paul Hunter, who revealed that the concept was setting Spears and Madonna apart, hence Spears wore a black outfit whereas Madonna sported a white suit. She was at her peak at that point [...] So it was a challenge to kind of bring both of the worlds together. She has also performed remixed versions with elements of bhangra music at The Onyx Hotel Tour (2004) and The Circus Starring Britney Spears (2009). Madonna, 24,927 Shazams, featuring on 2000s Hits Essentials, and Pure Throwback Apple Music playlists. All my people 'round and 'round, party all night long [81], Credits adapted from the liner notes of In the Zone.[82]. [58] Author Judith Ann Peraino commented, "In 1963, Judy Garland presented Barbra Streisand as her protégée as songstress and gay icon; in 2003, Madonna instated Spears as her protégée in same-sex erotica and icon of polymorphous sexuality. "[2] During the recording sessions, Stewart recalls that the studio's air-conditioning died for three days, but Spears "didn't complain or anything, and for me that shows she's where she is for a reason. [17], Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic selected "Me Against the Music" as one of the 'track picks' from In the Zone. Tryna hit it chic-a-tah I’m in Atlanta, driving home in a ’92 Cadillac, and I get the call [from collaborator Christopher ‘Tricky’ Stewart]: ‘We’re gonna cut this song with Britney.’ I hung up and just screamed out joyous sounds. [44] According to the Official Charts Company, the song has sold 240,000 copies there. Instead Spears swims through dark, often hip-hop hued waters with occasional forays into minor keyed electro dance terrain. "[77] The song charted at number ninety-three in Australia, fifty-four in Canada and fifty-six in the United States. Spears and Madonna trade lines during the verses, and Madonna sings the bridge. All my people wantin' more The sweat is drippin' all over my face Learn Film/TV score for Easy Piano by Glee Cast in minutes. Let me see what you got, don't hesitate [65] The following day, she performed on the American music show TRL at Times Square, wearing a fedora and her signature half-shirt. I was just getting into the business. The Original – Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV", "Britney Spears Tweets About 'Glee' Tribute Episode – Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV", "Canadian Hot 100: Week of October 16, 2010 (Biggest Jump)", "Top 100 Music Hits, Top 100 Music Charts, Top 100 Songs & The Hot 100 |, Massive tunes you'll hear differently when you know who they sampled, Austriancharts.at – Britney Spears feat. [3] Spears, who has been a Madonna fan for years, was "beyond surprised" when she heard Madonna's verse. me against the music 141753 GIFs. Let me see you dance Yes, the behind the scenes footage aired on an episode of MTV: Making the Video (2003). [18] Caryn Ganz of Spin called the song "a fine specimen of Britney 4.0 – a fast-paced dance anthem, all grinding percussion shuttling through a traffic jam of synths. 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If you think you're so hot, better show me what you got After bonding with Spears during a night in New York City, Stewart and Magnet started working on the song for her. Time to party all night long I wanna see ya [Pre-Chorus: Britney Spears] I'mma take you on (I'mma take you on) "[5] Spears opened the 2003 American Music Awards telecast with a performance of "Me Against the Music". Music Radio stated that "Madonna's appearance on the brilliantly titled but deeply dreary 'Me Against The Music' was a postmodern prank designed to make all sane listeners think 'actually, American Life was pretty good, after all. [21] Nick Southall of Stylus Magazine said that "Madonna vamps it up (literally – her appearance here is not Sapphic but vampiric, the wizened old crone bleeding another period of forced longevity into her career like a cruenating corpse leaking plasma backwards) on 'Me Against The Music', but can't make it a bad tune. It was viewed more than 2 million times in its first five days. All my people in the crowd, let me see you dance It's just me and me [14] The Rishi Rich's Desi Kulcha Remix was later included in the track list of In the Zone. Listen to Me Against The Music (Rishi Rich's Desi Kulcha Remix) by Britney Spears Feat. [7][50][61] Her outfit was later auctioned off to benefit the Britney Spears Foundation. [66][67] "Me Against the Music" was also performed on American late-night show The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and American morning show Live with Regis and Kelly on November 17 and 24, 2003. Australian Recording Industry Association, List of number-one singles of 2003 (Australia), List of number-one songs of the 2000s (Denmark), List of number-one singles of the 2010s (Hungary), List of number-one singles of 2003 (Ireland), List of number-one singles of 2003 (Spain), List of number-one dance singles of 2003 (U.S.), List of number-one dance singles of 2004 (U.S.), "Getting Aggressive With Britney Pays Off For RedZone", "Britney Spears And Madonna 'Tease' Fans In 'Me Against The Music' Video", "Britney Talks New Album But Remains Coy On First Single| MTV", "Britney Spears' 'In The Zone' Turns 15: Ranking All the Songs", "New CD's  – Oops! [Hook: Britney Spears & Madonna] Spears has performed the song in a number of live appearances including the 2003 NFL Kickoff Live, Saturday Night Live, 2003 American Music Awards and TRL. [...] The superstars tantalize the audience (and each other) throughout the flirty video. Madonna – Me Against the Music", Offiziellecharts.de – Britney Spears feat. The video ends as Madonna's laugh is heard in the background. Come on Britney, take it down, make the music dance He added that the song "propels the listener into Spears' collaborations with heavy-hitting producers. It's me against the music, uh-uh All my people in the crowd [47], The music video for "Me Against the Music" was filmed over three days in October 2003, at Silvercup Studios in Long Island City, New York. Spears wore green and gold harem pants ensemble. It began with a system malfunction where a female voice counted down as the screens sketched Spears's outline, which then rose to reveal her at the top of a staircase. To hell with stares Let me see you dance I wanna see ya The song was a commercial success, peaking atop of the charts in countries such as Australia, Denmark, Hungary, Ireland and Spain, as well as the European Hot 100 Singles. It was also the first song in chart history to credit Madonna as a featured artist, and her first chart entry not produced by her since "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" in 1996. [26] Dorian Lynskey of The Guardian noted it as "the only duff track" of the album. It's as if she's in the club, losing herself in the music. The accompanying music video for "Me Against the Music" shows Spears and Madonna playing opposites in a nightclub. "[76] At the end of the number, Spears replaces Santana and pins Brittany against the wall, announcing to her that she is in a fantasy. The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com All the people in the crowd Grab a partner, take it down It's just me against the music, its just me and me, yeah come on Hey Britney, are you ready, uh-huh, are you? If you really wanna battle, saddle up and get your rhythm All my people in the crowd [43] "Me Against the Music" debuted in the United Kingdom at number two, on the week of November 16, 2003. So it was a challenge to kind of bring both of the worlds together. It was directed by Paul Hunter, who revealed that the concept was setting Spears and Madonna apart, hence Spears wore a black outfit whereas Madonna sported a white suit. referencing Me Against The Music (Remixes), 2x12", 82876-57757-1 Skip all the mixes and head straight for the last 2. "[5] Jive Records hoped "Outrageous" would be released as the first single from the album, but Spears pushed for "Me Against the Music". [Verse 2: Britney Spears with Madonna] Spears performed the song on her Las Vegas residency show Britney: Piece of Me. [67] She performed the song as the headliner of the Jingle Ball on December 8, 2003, at the Staples Center. Madonna – Me Against the Music", https://web.archive.org/web/20031209112825/http://www.ifpi.gr/chart03.htm, Italiancharts.com – Britney Spears feat. "Me Against the Music" contains influences of hip hop and usage of funk guitars. Madonna – Me Against the Music", Swisscharts.com – Britney Spears feat. [45] "Me Against the Music" also topped the Eurochart Hot 100 Singles chart for three consecutive weeks. [52] Spears appears in Madonna's room and throws her against the wall, and Madonna vanishes just as they are about to kiss. [60] The performance segued into a medley of "...Baby One More Time" and "I'm a Slave 4 U", which included pyrotechnics. Just work your body (uh-huh) and let it go (Let it go) Battery Studios, NYC, Triangle Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA and Olympic Studios, London, I'm up against the speaker, tryna take on the music, All my people in the crowd, let me see you dance, [Written by Britney Spears, Madonna, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Thabiso "Tab" Nikhereanye, Penelope Magnet, Terius Nash, Gary O'Brien], Me Against the Music (Rishi Rich's Desi Kulcha Remix) by Britney Spears (Ft. Madonna), Me Against the Music (Justice Extended Mix) by Britney Spears (Ft. Madonna), Me Against The Music (Passengerz vs The Club Mix) by Britney Spears (Ft. Madonna & Rishi Rich), Me Against the Music (Rishi Rich’s Desi Kulcha Remix). And no one's there Hey, hey, hey I'm feelin' it bad and I can't explain Britney Spears' vocals recorded at Battery Studios. After bonding with Spears during a night in New York City, Stewart and Magnet started working on the song for her. [73], The music video was parodied during the 2003 French & Saunders Christmas Special & on an episode of the American comedy show MADtv. "Me Against the Music" is a song recorded by American singers Britney Spears and Madonna for Spears' fourth studio album, In the Zone (2003). It also peaked at number two in Canada, Italy, Norway and the United Kingdom, and inside the top five in many other nations. "Me Against the Music" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears from her fourth album, In the Zone, featuring American recording artist Madonna. "[29] Ali Fenwick of The Johns Hopkins News-Letter said, "Despite bringing out the big guns in a duet with Madonna, 'Me Against The Music' is not danceable, the measure of success in any pop tune. Huh, hey Britney [54], The video premiered on television on Making the Video on October 21, 2003 at 23:00 EDT. Hey Britney, you say you wanna lose control Get on the floor, baby, lose control After bonding with Spears during a night in New York City, Christopher Stewart and Penelope Magnet started working on the song for her. "[15] There are two remixes released which do not feature Madonna; the Bloodshy & Avant's Chix Mix was released on Spears's first EP accompanying the Britney Spears: In the Zone video, while the DragonMan Remix appears on the Dare For More Pepsi promotional CD,[16] the New Divas 2004 compilation album and Glory (Japan Tour Edition). It's the lead single of Britney's fourth album In The Zone and it was released on October 14th, 2003 to generally mixed reviews. [49] The vehicle used in the video, a Mazda RX-8, was autographed by Spears on the hood and auctioned off to benefit the Britney Spears Foundation. "[3], While rehearsing for their performance at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards, Spears played a finished version of "Me Against the Music" to Madonna. / Are you ready? [32] While ranking Madonna's singles in honor of her 60th birthday, The Guardian's Jude Rogers placed the song at number 71, writing that "[Madonna] is usually better when she’s striding alone. [51] She wears a white trouser suit and carries a cane, signifying a position of moneyed power. [51] Throughout the video, Madonna gradually loses her symbolic power, paralleled by her disposing the cane and jacket, becoming less phallic and more noticeably female biologically and more feminine socially. '"[24] While reviewing The Singles Collection, Mayer Nissim of Digital Spy said that "the only arguable weak link is the Madonna-featuring 'Me Against The Music', but in this context what once looked like a respectful passing of the baton now seems like an unconditional surrender of pop Queendom to its rightful heir. Tryna hit it chic-a-tah (Yeah, let's go) I wanna get in the zone (I wanna get in the zone) The characters of Brittany Pierce (Heather Morris) and Santana Lopez (Naya Rivera) are put under general anesthesia during a trip to the dentist's office. [Bridge: Madonna] Madonna – Me Against the Music", "OOFICIÁLNÍ ČESKÁ HITPARÁDA: RÁDIO 2004. All my people in the crowd Grab a partner take it down! And now it's your turn Grab a partner take it down [4] RedZone then handed "Me Against the Music" to Madonna, who arranged and recorded her vocal additions on her own, therefore making the song a duet. Let's take on the song, let's take on the song She floated down on a wire from the rafters in a gold overcoat, which she quickly shed to reveal a pink bustier, black vinyl thigh-high boots and black hot pants. "[5], A number of remixes were commissioned by Jive Records to accompany the release. With Madonna, Britney Spears. 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When it comes to Madonna's verse, she can't help mouthing along to the words. riferendosi a Me Against The Music (Remixes), 2x12", 82876-57757-1 Skip all the mixes and head straight for the last 2. While her management liked the track, she rejected it, telling them the song "sucked". Let me see ya The song became Spears' most successful single since "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman" in April 2002. KIDZ BOP KidsKidz Bop 5℗ 2004 Kidz Bop., Marketed by Kidz Bop. They share an hallucination, in which Morris appears as Spears, whereas Rivera plays Madonna. Let me see you dance I'm the only one dancin' up in this place /it's just me/ (Tonight I'm here) Feel the beat of the drum, gotta get with that bass /uh/ I'm up against the speaker, tryin' to take on the music It's like a competition, me against the beat I wanna get in a zone /get in the zone/ I wanna get in a zone /wanna get in the zone/

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