Written for Kurrent Music
Published August 21st 2017
Britney Spears blog
Britney Spears vs Lip Syncing
When someone talks about lip syncing, Britney Spears comes up in conversation.
I remember when “Womanizer” was just released, I went to LA to record my demo song “Burner” (a song heavily inspired by Britney’s sound). In the studio, I shared how I felt my vocals were really weak and was actually told to study Britney closely. Most of her vocals are thickened by layers of background vocals, usually done by others.
Can She Sing?
So many times, it’s insinuated that Britney can’t sing, especially live. It’s usually supported by videos proving that she lip syncs during her shows.
Then again, other fan made videos on YouTube dispute that with montages of old performances by her before her first album. According to the fans, Britney fell victim to her own image and the pressures of the business.
I Think She Can
All discussions aside, I’ve always assumed she didn’t get her record deal just because. Record companies like a safe bet. That means you either are good at what you do or you are already famous for doing something else.
This philosophy is backed up by those pre “Baby, Hit Me One More Time” performances, which show a different Britney. A Britney who still sings without that baby voice, as she was still developing her signature sound.
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