Britney & Kevin: Chaotic is the second extended play (EP) by American singer Britney Spears. It was released on September 21, 2005, by Jive Records, to accompany the DVD release for Spears' UPN reality television series Britney and Kevin: Chaotic (2005). The EP featured three songs–"Chaotic", "Someday (I Will Understand)" and "Mona Lisa".
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| Released | September 21, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 2003–2005 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 10:38 | |||
| Label | Jive | |||
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Background and development
editIn July 2004, Spears announced her engagement to American dancer Kevin Federline, whom she had met three months before. The romance received intense attention from the media, since Federline had recently broken up with actress Shar Jackson, who was still pregnant with their second child at the time.[1] The initial stages of their relationship were chronicled in Spears's first reality show Britney and Kevin: Chaotic, which aired on UPN in the spring of 2005. They held a wedding ceremony on September 18, 2004, but were not legally married until three weeks later on October 6 due to a delay finalizing the couple's prenuptial agreement.[2] In October, Spears announced she would be taking a career break to start a family.[3]
On December 30, Spears made a surprise appearance at the Los Angeles radio station KIIS-FM to premiere a rough mix of a new mid-tempo track "Mona Lisa". Spears had recorded the song live with her band during The Onyx Hotel Tour. She dedicated the song to all the "legends and icons out there". The lyrics lament the fall of Mona Lisa, calling her "unforgettable" and "unpredictable", and caution listeners not to have a "breakdown". She also revealed she wanted the song to be the lead single from her fifth studio album, tentatively titled The Original Doll and hoped to release the album "probably before summertime [2005], or maybe a little sooner than that".[4] In January 2005, Spears posted another letter on her website, saying,[5]
I think I should rephrase myself from my previous letters when I was talking about taking a 'break'. What I meant was I am taking a break from being told what to do. ... It's cool when you look at someone and don't know whether they are at work or play since it's all the same to them. The things I've been doing for work lately have been so much fun, because it's not like work to me anymore. I've been even more 'hands on' in my management and the business side of things, and I feel more in control than ever.[5]
A representative for Jive Records stated that although Spears was working in the studio, "no album is scheduled at the moment" and that there were no plans to service "Mona Lisa" to radio.[6][a]
Recording and production
edit"Mona Lisa", which was written by Spears, Teddy Campbell and David Kochanski,[7] was reworked to be included on Britney & Kevin: Chaotic, having originally been recorded during Spears' The Onyx Hotel Tour in 2004.[8] Spears composed "Someday (I Will Understand)" on the piano at her house, two weeks before she learned of her pregnancy with her first child, Sean Preston. She explained the song came "like a prophecy... when you're pregnant, you're empowered".[9] Guy Sigsworth produced "Someday (I Will Understand)", and also co-wrote "Over to You Now" with Imogen Heap, Robyn and Alexander Kronlund; the latter was included as a bonus track on the UK and Japanese editions of the EP,[10][11] replacing the originally-selected track "And Then We Kiss".[8]
Release
editBritney & Kevin: Chaotic was released both as a bonus CD to Britney & Kevin: Chaotic... the DVD & More and as a standalone EP. In Japan, the EP and the DVD were released separately; the EP was titled Someday (I Will Understand) and was released on September 21, 2005, while the DVD was released on October 26.[12][13] In the United States, the EP was released for digital download simultaneously with the DVD+CD set on September 27, by Jive Records.[14][15]
Singles
edit"Someday (I Will Understand)" was released as the only single from Britney & Kevin: Chaotic in Europe on August 18, 2005.[16] The song reached the top ten in Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland and Greece and also charted in a number of European countries.[16] The black-and-white music video premiered on the finale of Britney & Kevin: Chaotic.[17] Directed by Michael Haussman, it features Spears as a pregnant woman and portrays a transformation of her character. A remixed version of the song was included on Spears' first remix album B in the Mix: The Remixes in November.[18]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Chaotic" | Bloodshy & Avant | 3:33 | |
| 2. | "Someday (I Will Understand)" | Britney Spears | Guy Sigsworth | 3:38 |
| 3. | "Mona Lisa" |
| Bloodshy & Avant | 3:27 |
| Total length: | 10:38 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4. | "Someday (I Will Understand)" (Hi-Bias Signature Radio Remix) | Spears |
| 3:46 |
| Total length: | 14:24 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4. | "Over to You Now" |
| Sigsworth | 3:42 |
| 5. | "Someday (I Will Understand)" (Hi-Bias Signature Radio Remix) | Spears |
| 3:46 |
| Total length: | 18:06 | |||
| No. | Title | Director(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Can You Handle My Truth" | Anthony E. Zuiker | 35:20 |
| 2. | "Who Said Anything About Love" | Zuiker | 19:49 |
| 3. | "...Scared to Love You" | Zuiker | 18:42 |
| 4. | "Magic Happens" | Zuiker | 18:46 |
| 5. | "Veil of Secrecy" | Zuiker | 42:06 |
| 6. | "Someday (I Will Understand)" (making of) | Michael Haussman | 6:29 |
| 7. | "Someday (I Will Understand)" (music video) | Haussman | 3:50 |
| 8. | "Do Somethin'" (music video) |
| 3:32 |
| Total length: | 148:34 | ||
Personnel
editCredits for Britney & Kevin: Chaotic are adapted from AllMusic.[22]
- Stephanie Alexander – background vocals
- Michelle Bell – background vocals
- Gromyko Collins – background vocals
- Fausto Cuevas – percussion
- Dan Dymtrow – video production
- Per Eklund – drums
- Kevin Federline – executive video production
- Niklas Flyckt – drum engineering, mixing
- Emma Holmgren – background vocals
- Henrik Jonback – bass, guitar
- Grant "Mr. Blues" Jones – video editing
- William Knight – video editing
- Thomas Lindberg – bass
- Steve Lunt – A&R, arrangement
- Ben Mauro – guitar
- Charles McCrorey – engineering assistance
- Sean McGhee – engineering, mixing, programming
- Billy Murphy – video editing
- Francesco Perlangeli – assistance
- Guy Sigsworth – instrumentation, production
- Tom Soares – engineering
- Britney Spears – executive video production, piano, video direction, vocals
- Steven Wolf – drums
- Bille Woodruff – video direction
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| Japan | September 21, 2005 | CD[b] | BMG Japan | |
| United States | September 27, 2005 | Jive | ||
| France | October 17, 2005 | DVD+CD | ||
| United Kingdom | October 31, 2005 |
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ Her fifth studio album would be re-recorded and titled Blackout. It was released on October 25, 2007.
- ^ In Japan, Britney & Kevin: Chaotic was titled Someday (I Will Understand) and acted as both the EP and the maxi single release for "Someday (I Will Understand)".[12]
References
edit- ^ "Britney Spears' Biography". Fox News. 2008-07-31. Archived from the original on 2012-10-22. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ Heller 2007, p. 80
- ^ Vineyard, Jennifer (2004-10-16). "Britney Spears Announces She's Taking A Break From Her Career". MTV. Archived from the original on September 7, 2014. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ Vineyard, Jennifer (2005-01-03). "So Much For 'Taking Time Off': Britney Previews New Song On L.A. Radio Station". MTV. Archived from the original on November 16, 2014. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ a b Vineyard, Jennifer (2005-01-04). "Britney Clarifies: I'm Taking A Break From Being Told What To Do". MTV. Archived from the original on November 10, 2015. Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- ^ Newman, Melina (2005-01-07). "Spears gives L.A. radio station 'Mona Lisa'". Today.com. Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- ^ "BMI Repertoire Search - Mona Lisa". Britney Spears Music. Archived from the original on 2012-07-15. Retrieved 2010-12-21.
- ^ a b "Britney Spears. Chaotic - DVD out October 31st". RCA/JIVE Label Group. Sony Music Entertainment. 2005-10-18. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
- ^ Maxwell, Alison (2005-06-14). "'Chaotic': Britney's happily-ever-after". USA Today. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ a b "Britney & Kevin: Chaotic... The DVD & More". 31 October 2005 – via Amazon.
- ^ a b "ブリトニー&ケヴィン:ケオティック [DVD]: ブリトニー・スピアーズ: DVD" (in Japanese). 2005-09-27. Retrieved 2011-09-11.
- ^ a b c "サムデイ EP" [Someday EP] (in Japanese). Japan: Oricon. September 21, 2005. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- ^ "ブリトニー&ケヴィン:ケオティック" [Britney & Kevin: Keotic] (in Japanese). Japan: Oricon. October 26, 2005. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- ^ a b "Britney & Kevin: Chaotic – EP". Apple Music. September 27, 2005. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- ^ a b "Britney & Kevin: Chaotic". Amazon. September 27, 2005. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- ^ a b "Someday (I Will Understand) on world charts". Ultratop. Hung Medien. 2005. Retrieved 2010-03-05.
- ^ Staff, Associated Press (2005-06-12). "Britney to debut music video on 'Chaotic' finale". Today.com. Retrieved 2010-03-05.
- ^ Spears, Britney (2005). B in the Mix: The Remixes (CD). Jive Records.
- ^ "Britney & Kevin : Chaotic" – via Amazon.
- ^ "Britney Spears - Britney & Kevin: Chaotic ... The DVD & More" – via Amazon.
- ^ "Britney & Kevin: Chaotic..the DVD &" – via Amazon.
- ^ "Britney & Kevin: Chaotic – Credits". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2011-09-13.
- ^ "Britney and Kevin – Chaotic – DVD Zone 2" (in French). France: Fnac. October 17, 2005. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- ^ "Britney & Kevin: Chaotic... The DVD & More". United Kingdom: Amazon. October 31, 2005. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
Bibliography
edit- Heller, Dana (2007). Makeover Television: Realities Remodelled. New York City: I.B. Tauris. p. 80. ISBN 9780857714541.