Outrageous (song)
"Outrageous" | ||||
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Single by Britney Spears | ||||
from the album In the Zone | ||||
Released | July 13, 2004 | |||
Recorded | 2003 | |||
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Length | 3:22 | |||
Label | Jive | |||
Songwriter(s) | Robert Kelly | |||
Producer(s) |
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Britney Spears singles chronology | ||||
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Audio video | ||||
"Outrageous" on YouTube |
"Outrageous" is a song by American singer Britney Spears from her fourth studio album, In the Zone (2003). It was written and produced by R. Kelly, with vocal production provided by Trixster and Penelope Magnet. The song was released on July 13, 2004, by Jive Records, as the fourth and final single from In the Zone. "Outrageous" was the record label's choice for first or second single, but Spears pushed for "Me Against the Music" and "Toxic" respectively, to be released instead. It was finally announced as a single after it was selected as the theme song for the 2004 film Catwoman. "Outrageous" is a hip hop and R&B song with an exotic feel. Lyrically, it talks about materialism and entertainment. "Outrageous" received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its funky sound, while others deemed it "forgettable".
"Outrageous" only charted in Japan, Romania, Russia and in the United States, entering many of
Background
"Outrageous" was written and produced by
Music and lyrics
"Outrageous" is a
Critical reception
"Outrageous" received mixed reviews from music critics. Mim Udovitch of Blender called the song an "R. Kelly club number, [that] has a hot, odd compulsion and lyrics that are practically big-pimpin', Spears-style".[14] William Shaw of Blender selected it as the ninth best Spears song, highlighting "the nonsense chants" at 1:10.[15] While reviewing Greatest Hits: My Prerogative, Ann Powers commented, "'Outrageous' is R. Kelly's dirty little take on the ideal Janet Jackson song".[16] Spence D. of IGN said of the song that "it's a somewhat derivative Egyptian lover groove number. Yet for all it's [sic] repetitiveness, it's still kind of funky and pervasive".[17] Kelefa Sanneh of The New York Times called it "[a] composition that cruises along on autopilot for two minutes and then suddenly switches gears with a delectable Michael Jackson-inspired bridge".[18] Annabel Leathes of the BBC stated that "R. Kelly transform[s] Britney into a grubby Beyoncé".[19] Caryn Ganz of Spin called "Outrageous" a "go-nowhere homage to living fabulously".[20] Dave de Sylvia of Sputnikmusic called it "a forgettable but nonetheless catchy single".[21] David Browne of Entertainment Weekly said that along with "(I Got That) Boom Boom", "[they] are little more than wobbly, rhythm-based contraptions intended to advance Spears' sex-princess-on-the-loose image".[22] Jamie Gill of Yahoo! Music Radio commented that, "with its cheap, tinny production – it would take a rather senile and unworldly old lady in Tonbridge Wells [sic] to find this even diverting, let alone shocking".[23]
Commercial performance
On August 14, 2004, "Outrageous" debuted at number 85 on the U.S.
Music video
The music video for "Outrageous" was directed by
Live performances
Spears has only performed the song during The Onyx Hotel Tour in 2004. It was the last song of the fifth act of the show, titled "Security Cameras". She performed "Breathe on Me" wearing pink lingerie while emulating different sexual practices with her dancers.[34] After it ended, she put on a white trench coat while her dancers wore them in black and performed "Outrageous".[35] The act ended with a skit that segued into the finale performance of "(I Got That) Boom Boom".[36]
Track listings
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Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of In the Zone.[37]
Recording
- Recorded at The Chocolate Factory, Chicago, Illinois
- Vocals recorded at Battery Studios Studios, New York City
- Mixed at MixStar Studios, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Personnel
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Charts
Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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CIS (TopHit)[38] | 179 |
CIS (TopHit)[39] Josh Harris mixshow |
74 |
Japan (Oricon)[27] | 31 |
Romania ( Romanian Top 100)[40]
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71 |
US Billboard Hot 100[41] | 79 |
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[42] Remixes |
27 |
US | 23 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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United States | July 13, 2004 | 12-inch vinyl | Jive | [44][45] |
July 20, 2004 | [7][46] | |||
Japan | August 25, 2004 | Maxi CD | Sony BMG | [47] |
References
- ^ a b In the Zone liner notes. Jive Records (2003)
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- ^ "For The Record: Quick News On Britney Spears, Metallica, 3 Doors Down, R.E.M., Black Sabbath, Adam Ant & More". MTV. September 11, 2003. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ Strauss, Neil (November 2, 2003). "Growing Up – Britney Did It Again". The New York Times. Retrieved May 2, 2010.
- ^ "For The Record: Quick News On Britney Spears, Jay-Z, Gwyneth And Chris, Weezer, 3 Doors Down & More". MTV. December 8, 2003. Retrieved April 19, 2010.
- ^ a b Vineyard, Jennifer (June 1, 2004). "Britney's Catsuit May Come in Handy For Next Single, But Not For China". MTV. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ a b "CHR/Top 40". R&R. July 20, 2004. Archived from the original on May 3, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
- About.com. Archived from the originalon March 26, 2013. Retrieved March 23, 2010.
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- ^ a b Vineyard, Jennifer (October 22, 2003). "Britney Album Preview: Sex, Sex And More Sex". MTV. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ Southall, Nick (November 18, 2003). "Britney Spears – In the Zone". Stylus Magazine. Archived from the original on February 26, 2010. Retrieved March 23, 2010.
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- ^ D., Spence (November 16, 2004). "Britney Spears Greatest Hits: My Prerogative". IGN. Archived from the original on February 8, 2012. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ Sanneh, Kelefa (November 17, 2003). "Oops! It's Album Time Again, Britney". The New York Times. Retrieved April 13, 2010.
- ^ Leathes, Annabel (September 5, 2003). "Britney Spears Greatest Hits: My Prerogative Review". BBC. Retrieved March 23, 2010.
- ^ Ganz, Caryn (November 18, 2003). "Britney Spears 'In the Zone'". Spin. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ De Sylvia, Dave (November 11, 2005). "In the Zone Review". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ Browne, David (November 21, 2003). "In the Zone". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on January 21, 2007. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ Gill, Jamie (November 20, 2003). "Britney Spears – 'In The Zone'". Yahoo! Music Radio. Retrieved March 23, 2010.
- ^ "US Singles Top 100 – Music Charts". Billboard. acharts.us. 2004. Retrieved March 27, 2010.
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- ^ Vena, Jocelyn (July 14, 2009). "Britney Spears Shows 'Classy Side' In 'Radar' Video, Director Says". MTV. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ Vineyard, Jennifer (June 9, 2004). "Britney Busts Knee, Complicating Video Shoot And Tour". MTV. Retrieved April 10, 2010.
- ^ a b Silverman, Stephen M. (June 16, 2004). "Britney Cancels Tour Due to Bad Knee". People. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ "Catwoman (2004) soundtracks". IMDb. 2004. Retrieved December 27, 2009.[unreliable source?]
- ISSN 0035-791X.
- ^ Vineyard, Jennifer (October 27, 2004). "Britney DVD Has Alternate Takes of Her Videos, Plus More Skin". MTV. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ Wallace, Brian (March 4, 2004). "Britney Strips, Gyrates, Sweats, Flirts at Tour Kickoff". MTV. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ Sitt, Pamela (March 13, 2004). "Concert Review: Britney's all flash, no substance". The Seattle Times. Retrieved December 24, 2009.
- ^ Stout, Gene (March 13, 2004). "Britney ready for Vegas in a show rated 'R' for racy". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- ^ In the Zone (Media notes). Britney Spears. RCA Records. 2003.
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- ^ Britney Spears — Outrageous (Josh Harris Mixshow). TopHit. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- Romanian Top 100. Archived from the originalon October 13, 2004.
- ^ "Britney Spears Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2011.
- ^ "Britney Spears Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2011.
- ^ "Britney Spears Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2011.
- ^ "Outrageous [Vinyl] Single". Amazon. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
- ^ "Outrageous". AllMusic. July 13, 2004. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- ^ "Rhythmic". R&R. July 20, 2014. Archived from the original on May 3, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
- ^ "Amazon | ヒット・シングルス2004-アウトレイジャス- | ブリトニー・スピアーズ | ポップス | 音楽" (in Japanese). Amazon.