Your fave's fave: Britney Spears. A thread on how the princess of pop is the most loved and influential artist of her generation. ✨
Let's start with her biggest fan, Miley Cyrus. Here are just a few clips in which she talks about the influence Britney has had on her.
On more than one occasion, Miley has cited Britney as her biggest influence, crediting her for her edgier style. "I want her to realize how really dope she is and how she's a living legend."
Miley's social media pages serve as another example of her devotion to Britney. She recently paid homage to the iconic "Oops!...I Did it Again" catsuit in her "Mother's Daughter" video.
Miley said her Britney collection is one thing she will never get rid of.
Selena Gomez grew up idolizing Britney and is still a huge fan to this day. She credits her as her main influence.
Britney has influenced Selena's music, performances and visuals. Most recently, she inspired the "Look At Her Now" music video.
Tinashe, another massive Britney stan, has also cited Britney as one of her biggest musical influences.
Tinashe has looked up to Britney since she was a little girl and continues to rep her on social media. She sampled "Blur" in her song "Can't Say No", which was one of her very first releases.
Charli XCX said Britney was the reason she wanted to make music.
Charli XCX has called Britney a "pop genius" and a "huge inspiration" to her. Additionally, she has praised Britney's albums for being "inteligent" and "ahead of their time."
Normani claims she studies Britney performances and credits as one of her biggest influences. She picked the "I'm a Slave 4 U" performance as her favorite VMA moment.
When describing her Fifth Harmony persona, Normani stated she wanted to be like Michael, Beyoncé and Britney.
Demi Lovato has said Britney influenced every young female in the pop industry. "She's the ultimate pop star. Nobody can touch her. When I think of pop music I think of her."
Demi, like every other former Disney star, has been very vocal about her love for Britney.
Lady Gaga: "Britney Spears was one of my biggest inspirations. She taught me how to be fearless. She's a pop music legend and the industry wouldn't be the same without her."
Lady Gaga grew up idolizing Britney and has continued to show her love through the years. "Britney Spears doesn't need any freakin' tips from me. She's the queen of pop. I was learning from her."
Britney's own idol, Madonna, was influenced by the brilliance of "Blackout."
Taylor Swift has been a devoted Britney fan "since forever."
Many reputable sources drew parallels between "Bad Blood" and "Delicate" and Britney's music videos for "Toxic", "Womanizer" and "Lucky." Director Joseph Kahn later acknowledged Taylor was indeed paying homage to the princess of pop.
Rolling Stone pointed out the similarities between the sound and lyrics of "Blackout" and Taylor's "Look What You Made Me Do", in which she quotes the line "another day, another drama."
Katy Perry talking about how Britney and Madonna will inspire her next tour (California Dreams tour).
Meghan Trainor named Britney as her favorite female artist that she looks up to.
Britney served as the main inspiration for "Treat Myself", as well as songs like "No" and "Me Too." Meghan later mentioned her in the album booklet.
Hilary Duff has said Britney inspired her to become a singer.
Hilary also said Britney was her fashion inspiration during Lizzie McGuire.
Camila Cabello picked "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman" as one of the songs that have shaped and inspired her music. She also called Britney a "living legend."
Lana Del Rey has cited Britney as one of her biggest influences. “I'm not really interested in a ton of female musicians but there is something about Britney that compelled me."
Lana Del Rey: "I'd watch Britney do anything."
Charlie Puth claims "Oops!...I Did It Again" helped him discover his love for music.
Sam Smith cited Britney as an influence for his new album.
Azealia Banks: "Britney paved the way for so many artists and set a standard of production quality that all female artists to this very day are trying to live up to. She is the pinnacle of what it means to be a pop star."
Jennifer Lopez said she studied Britney's show for her own Vegas residency.
AJ from the Backstreet Boys credited for their Vegas residency, claiming she inspired them to do it.
Julia Michaels: "Blackout was so influential. Not only production-wise, but for me as a lyricist “Gimme More” was super-influential. The talk-style verses which tell a very real story definitely shaped the way that I write and probably shaped the way a lot of people write."
Ava Max cited Britney as one of her biggest musical inspirations.
Becky G paid tribute to Britney's iconic "I'm a Slave 4 U" performance.
Kelsea Ballerini: "Britney Spears has influenced every genre of music. Pop music evolves with her."
Little Mix: "Britney is one of our idols. We were obsessed with her."
Melanie Martinez cited Britney as the inspiration for her K-12 film’s choreography.
Kim Petras revealed that her “Icy” music video took inspiration from Britney Spears “Stronger” video: “It’s one of my favorite videos ever.”
Kim Petras has also credited Britney as one of her main influences for her music.
Hayley Kiyoko cited Britney's iconic videos as a major source of inspiration.
Halsey was influenced by Britney for her song "Walls Could Talk." She also praised "Femme Fatale" on multiple occassions, calling it "pop gold."
Marina Diamandis revealed that Britney was the blueprint for her second album, "Electra Heart." She's been very vocal about her admiration for the princess of pop.
Many publications have compared Ariana Grande to Britney, mostly due to their lolita imagery and Max Martin productions. She has praised her on multiple occassions, calling her a "genius" and a "queen."
Joseph Kahn: "Britney Spears is one of earliest progenitors of female empowerment in the modern age."
Adele has cited Britney as one of her pop influences. She once cancelled her concert just because Britney had one in the same city and she wanted to see her show.
Billboard compared the impact of Britney with that of Michael Jackson and The Beatles. "Her debut single was a watershed in pop music; like similar game changers from MJ or The Beatles, there is pop prior to "...Baby One More Time, and there is pop thereafter."
Rolling Stone named "Blackout" as one of the albums that shaped how pop sounded in the 2010s. "The album’s impact can be best heard in Ke$ha, Charli XCX, Kim Petras and Taylor Swift."
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