Everybody (Britney Spears song)

"Everybody" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her fifth studio album, Blackout (2007). It samples the Eurythmics' song "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)", written by Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart. It was produced by J.R. Rotem, who also confirmed Spears wrote her rap verse in the song but was never credited. The song is a deluxe track, released exclusively on the Japanese edition CD^[1] and all digital deluxe editions.^[2][3]

"Everybody"
Song by Britney Spears
from the album Blackout
A-side	"Break the Ice"
Released	October 25, 2007 (2007-10-25)
Recorded	2006
Genre	Dance-pop electropop
Length	3:16
Label	Jive
Songwriter(s)	Evan Kidd Bogart Annie Lennox Jonathan Rotem Dave Stewart Britney Spears (uncredited)
Producer(s)	J.R. Rotem
Audio video
"Everybody" on YouTube

Background

The Cheetah Girls recorded a demo for "Everybody" when it was unclear if it would be used by Spears. It was originally intended for Rihanna's second album A Girl Like Me, but when the producer began working with Spears, he decided to give the song to her.^[4] Rihanna later recorded several songs intended for Spears.^[5]

Composition

"Everybody" is three minutes and sixteen seconds long. The song features an electronic dance beat and uplifting lyrics about embracing individuality and being yourself. The song also describes sexual obsessions.^[6]

Track listings and formats

CD "Break the Ice" – 3:16 "Everybody" – 3:16 The Singles Collection Box Set CD 24 "Break the Ice" – 3:16 "Everybody" – 3:16

Credits and personnel

Credits for "Everybody" are taken from Blackout's liner notes.^[7]

• Britney Spears – lead vocals
• J.R. Rotem - producer, songwriter
• DJ Swivel - engineer, assistant engineer
• E.K. – songwriting, record producer
• Jonathan Rotem - songwriting, record producer

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "Everybody"

Chart (2007–2008)	Peak position
CIS (TopHit)[8]	88
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9]	81
Russia Airplay (TopHit)[10]	171
Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)[11]	118

References

1. Spears, Britney (2007). Blackout (Japan edition liner notes). Jive Records. PID 88697 18255 2.
2. "Britney Spears: Blackout". Deezer. October 25, 2007. Archived from the original on April 24, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
3. "Blackout by Britney Spears". iTunes. Archived from the original on February 13, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
4. Hicks, Gregory. "Blackout: 8 Facts You Didn't Know About Britney Spears' Greatest Album". MTV News. MTV, 25 Oct. 2015. Web. 4 Feb. 2023.
5. Ireland, Rhiannon Faith (21 May 2023). "These Iconic Rihanna And Beyonce Songs Were Originally Meant For Britney Spears". The List. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
6. Sheffield, Rob (1 March 2022). "Every Britney Spears Song Ranked". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
7. Spears, Britney (2007). Blackout (CD). Jive Records.
8. Britney Spears — Everybody. TopHit. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
9. "Britney Spears Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
10. "Top Radio Hits Russia Weekly Chart". TopHit. Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
11. "Top Radio Hits Ukraine Weekly Chart". TopHit. Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.