In the Zone

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This article is about an album by Britney Spears. For other uses, see The Zone (disambiguation).
For her DVD, see In the Zone (DVD).
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In the Zone is the fourth studio album from American singer Britney Spears, released in late 2003 . It debuted at number one in the United States and France and features two European number-one hits in "Me Against the Music" and "Toxic".[1] Britney supported the album with The Onyx Hotel Tour.

Album information

In The Zone is the fourth studio album by Britney Spears. Her most sexual offering to date, In The Zone was also Britney's most musically diverse album, featuring producers such as R.Kelly, Bloodshy & Avant, and Moby and also, an increased artistic input by Spears herself compared to her other albums.

After the release of the album the critics ignored "Toxic" and focused their attention on "Breathe on Me" and "Touch of My Hand". Both songs have lyrics that are sexually suggestive.[citation needed]

It has many suggested titles before becoming In The Zone, such as Get In the Zone, but was changed at the last minute, due to Britney being sued by "Auto Zone" who's slogan is "Get In The Zone."[citation needed]

Chart performance

"In the Zone" debuted at number-one in the United States selling over 609,000 copies in its first week. While it's an impressive first week for the pop superstar, it falls short of the 746,000 copies her 2001 release "Britney" sold when it bowed at number-one.[2] "In the Zone" fell 1-3, its second week sales dipped 59% to 251,000 copies, giving the album a total of 860,000.[3] In its third week on the tally it fell 3-7 . Although sales were down 40% to 150,000 copies, it was enough to bring Spears' total to just above the 1 million mark.[4] The album has sold three million copies in the US according to Nielsen SoundScan[5] but it is listed at 2x platinum according to the RIAA.[6] When it debuted at number-one, Britney broke her own record again by becoming the first female artist in SoundScan history to have her first four studio albums debut at number-one. (She previously set the record for her 2001 number-one album "Britney"). However, the album became her lowest-selling studio album to date in the United States. Despite the fact it was her least commercial successful album of original material, "In the Zone" had more success with singles in the US than its predecessor; "Toxic" (no. 9), "Everytime" (no. 15) and "Me Against the Music" (no. 35).[7]

In Canada it debuted at number two[8] and it is 3x platinum in that country.[9] In Japan "In the Zone" debuted at number three selling 59,128 copies,[10] earning platinum certification (250,000+ units) it has sold 406,716 to date.[11]

In April 2004, "In the Zone" was certified Platinum by the IFPI[12] for shipments of one million copies inside Europe. The album debuted at number fourteen in the United Kingdom, but later re-entered the top 15 and peaked at number thirteen.[13] And it has sold over 492,000 copies in the UK earning platinum certification.[14] Also, It debuted at number-one in France[1] and after spending sixty weeks inside the Top 200 the album was certified 2x gold selling over 290,000 copies.[15] It is also Platinum in Australia[16] despite only reaching a peak of number ten.[1]

In Latin America Britney Spears proved to be successful with "In the Zone", debuting at number-one in Mexico and Argentina, in Mexico it was certified Platinum by the AMPROFON for selling over 100,000 copies[17] while in Argentina it was certified gold (sales over 20,000 copies).[18] In Brazil, "In the Zone" debuted at number seven[1] earning gold certification (50,000+ copies).[19]

Track listing

  1. "Me Against the Music" (featuring Madonna) (Spears, Madonna, Stewart, Nikhereanye, Magnet, Nash, O'Brien) – 3:44
  2. "(I Got That) Boom Boom" (featuring Ying Yang Twins) (Hamilton, Royal, Hamilton, Holmes, Jackson) – 4:51
  3. "Showdown" (Spears, Dennis, Karlsson, Winnberg, Jonback) – 3:17
  4. "Breathe on Me" (Lee, Anderson, Greene) – 3:43
  5. "Early Mornin'" (Spears, Moby, Stewart, Magnet) – 3:45
  6. "Toxic" (Dennis, Karlsson, Winnberg, Jonback) – 3:21
  7. "Outrageous" (R. Kelly) – 3:21
  8. "Touch of My Hand" (Spears, Harry, Muhammad, Soloman) – 4:19
  9. "The Hook Up" (Spears, Stewart, Nikhereanye, Magnet) – 3:54
  10. "Shadow" (Spears, Christy, Spock, Edwards, Charlie Midnight) – 3:45
  11. "Brave New Girl" (Spears, Kierulf, Schwartz, Dioguardi) – 3:30
  12. "Everytime" (Spears, Stamatelatos) – 3:53
  13. "Me Against the Music (Rishi Rich's Desi Kulcha Remix)" (featuring Madonna) [Bonus Track] – 4:33
  14. "The Answer" [International Bonus Track] (Sean Combs, Ryan Leslie) – 3:54
  15. "Don't Hang Up" [Bonus Track in the United Kingdom, Japan & Australia] (Spears, Josh Schwartz, Brian Kierulf) – 4:02

Charts

See also: Britney Spears discography
Chart Provider(s) Peak
position 		Certification Sales/
shipments
U.S. Billboard 200[8] Billboard 1 3x Platinum[6] 3,400,000+[5]
U.S. Billboard Top Internet Albums[8] 1
European Albums Chart[20] IFPI 1 Platinum[12] 1,000,000+
Argentinian Albums Chart CAPIF 1 Gold[18] 20,000+
Australian Albums Chart[1] ARIA 10 Platinum[16] 70,000+
Austrian Albums Chart[1] Media Control Europe 10 Platinum[21] 20,000+
Brazilian Albums Chart[1] ABPD 2 3x Platinum 375,000+[22]
Canadian Albums Chart[8] Nielsen SoundScan 2 3x Platinum[9] 300,000+
French Albums Chart[15] SNEP/IFOP 1 2x Gold[15] 290,000+[15]
German Albums Chart[1] Media Control 2 Gold[23] 310,000+
Japanese Albums Chart[11] Oricon 3 Platinum[11] 406,716[11]
Mexican Albums Chart AMPROFON 1 Platinum[17] 100,000+
New Zealand Albums Chart[24] RIANZ 25
Norwegian Albums Chart[25] VG Nett 11 Gold[26] 20,000+
Swedish Albums Chart[1] GLF 8 Gold 30,000+
Swiss Albums Chart[1] Media Control 6 Gold[27] 20,000+
UK Albums Chart[13] BPI/The Official UK Charts Company 13 Platinum[14] 492,000+[28]

Awards

Awards ceremony Award
2004
Billboard Awards Best-Selling Dance Single of the Year (Me Against the Music)
Brasil Music Award Best International Female Artist
Holland TMF Awards Gridlock Award
MTV Europe Music Awards Best Female Artist of the Year
Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards Choice Song (Toxic)
Popstar Magazine Popastic Video Right Now (Toxic)
Teen Choice Awards Choice Single (Toxic)
TRL Awards Gridlock Award
UK Ivor Novello Awards Most Performed Work (Toxic)
2005
Golden Music Awards Music Video of the Year (Toxic)
Grammy Awards Best Dance Recording (Toxic)
Groovevolt Awards Video of the Year (Toxic)
Best Female Album
Best Song Performance by a Female Artist (Everytime)
Most Fashionable Artist

Personnel

  • Vocals, Background vocals: Britney Spears
  • Orchestra: Algozee, Tumbi
  • Keyboards: Steve Anderson, DaCorna Boyz, Kendall D. Nesbitt
  • Multi-instruments: Avant Arranger, Bloodshy, Moby
  • Background vocals: B.U.D., Blackcell, Courtney Copeland, Kara Dioguardi, Roxanne Estrada, Emma Holmgren, Jennifer Karr, R. Kelly, Kyron Leslie, Penelope Magnet, Matrix, Emma Roads, Chyna Royal, Wizardz of Oz, Ying Yang Twins
  • Banjo, Guitar: Roy Gartrell
  • Background vocals, Multi-instruments: Roy "Royalty" Hamilton, Chris "Tricky" Stewart
  • Guitar, Keyboards: Jimmy Harry, Brian Kierulf
  • Guitar: Henrik Jonback, Donnie Lyle, Josh Schwartz
  • Bass: Thomas Lindberg

Production

References

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  3. ^ "Jay-Z Back Atop The Billboard 200". Billboard magazine. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
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  9. ^ a b "Canadian Certification (CRIA)". Canadian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
  10. ^ Japanese Sales Oricon.
  11. ^ a b c d "Oricon Main Albums Chart". Oricon. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
  12. ^ a b "European Certification (IFPI)". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
  13. ^ a b "UK Albums Chart (Search)". Everyhit.com. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
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  16. ^ a b "Australian Certification (ARIA)". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
  17. ^ a b "Mexican Certification (AMPROFON)". Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas, A.C. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
  18. ^ a b "Argentinian Certification (CAPIF)". Cámara Argentina de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
  19. ^ "Brazilian Certification (ABPD)". Associação Brasileira dos Produtores de Discos. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
  20. ^ "European Albums Chart". Music.AllOfMp3.com. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
  21. ^ "Austrian Certification (IFPI)". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
  22. ^ "Brazilian Albums Chart". Brazilian Albums Chart. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
  23. ^ "German Certification (IFPI)". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
  24. ^ "New Zealand Albums Chart". Recording Industry Association of New Zealand. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
  25. ^ "Norwegian Albums Chart". NorwegianCharts.com. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
  26. ^ "Norwegian Certification (IFPI)". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
  27. ^ "Swiss Certification (IFPI)". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
  28. ^ UK Sales UKBritney.tv
Preceded by Billboard 200 Number 1 Album
December 6, 2003 - December 12, 2003 		Succeeded by
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