Britney Spears Unveils Rare 2001 Track with Justin Timberlake
The pop icon has released a previously unreleased song, 'She'll Never Be Me', which was written and recorded with her former boyfriend Justin Timberlake in 2001.
Britney Spears has surprised fans by releasing a previously unreleased track, 'She'll Never Be Me', which was written and recorded with her former boyfriend Justin Timberlake in 2001.
The third studio album of pop star Britney Spears, which is marking a quarter-century milestone, initially housed this hit single.
The songwriting credits for this track go to Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Bradley Daymond, and Alex Greggs, with production duties shared by Riprock 'n' Alex G.
The release of 'She'll Never Be Me' comes as a preview of the album's 25th anniversary edition, set to be released on November 6.
Why it matters
Fans of Britney Spears and early 2000s pop music will be excited to hear this rare track, which offers a glimpse into the singer's creative process at the time.
What's next
The 25th anniversary edition of 'Britney' will be released on November 6, giving fans a chance to hear more unreleased tracks from the album.
How the story unfolded
Read the original reporting
- Rolling Stone – Britney Spears Just Released a 2001 Song She Wrote With Justin Timberlake ↗
- Variety – Britney Spears Drops Previously Unreleased Justin Timberlake Collaboration, ‘She’ll Never Be Me’ ↗
- Billboard – Britney Spears Drops Previously Unreleased Pop Banger ‘She’ll Never Be Me,’ Co-Written With Then-Boyfriend Justin Timberlake: Listen ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What is the latest on Britney Spears Justin Timberlake?
The pop icon has released a previously unreleased song, 'She'll Never Be Me', which was written and recorded with her former boyfriend Justin Timberlake in 2001. The song was recorded in 2001 for Spears' album 'Britney'.
When did FlashFeed cover Britney Spears Justin Timberlake?
FlashFeed published this brief on October 12, 2026. The earliest report it draws on, from Billboard, is dated October 12, 2026.
What should I know about Britney Spears Justin Timberlake?
Spears and Timberlake co-wrote the song with Bradley Daymond and Alex Greggs. The song was previously unreleased and was scrapped from the original album.
Why does the Britney Spears Justin Timberlake news matter?
Fans of Britney Spears and early 2000s pop music will be excited to hear this rare track, which offers a glimpse into the singer's creative process at the time.
What happens next with Britney Spears Justin Timberlake?
The 25th anniversary edition of 'Britney' will be released on November 6, giving fans a chance to hear more unreleased tracks from the album.
Which outlets reported on Britney Spears Justin Timberlake?
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