List of unreleased songs recorded by Britney Spears


The following songs recorded by Britney Spears were not released commercially. Some songs have been given to other recording artists for recording. The list encompasses studio-quality recording by Britney Spears that were not commercially or promotionally released by a reputable label, documented demo versions of songs not released in any form, early demo versions of released songs where there is a substantial difference to the released versions, and officially commissioned and Madonna-related professional remix not chosen for release.

Unreleased songs

SongWriterLeak dateAlbumNotes
"911"†Kara DioGuardi
J. R. Rotem		October 6, 2011Blackout
  • Known alternatively as "Nine One One"
  • Published by Bug Music and Southside Independent Music Publishing
"Abroad"Marcella AraicaDanja
Ezekiel Lewis
Patrick M. Smith
Balewa Muhammad
Candice Nelson		October 6, 2011Circus
"All That She Wants"Jonas BerggrenUlf EkbergJanuary 24, 2008Blackout
  • The chorus samples 1993 Ace of Base hit All That She Wants
  • Verses are taken from a poem called "Remembrance of who I am", written by Britney herself back in 2006
"Am I A Sinner?"Britney Spears
July 28, 2010Britney
  • Known alternatively as "Tell Me "
    • "And Then We Kiss"Britney Spears
    Mark Taylor
    Paul Barry    		September 2011In the Zone
  • A "Junkie XL Remix" officially released on ""
  • Recorded as "Ja Siis Ma Teen" by Estonian pop group Slam
  • Original version leaked in September 2011.
    • "Baby Can't You See"*Britney
  • First ballad ever produced by The Neptunes.
  • Written by Pharrell Williams.
    • "Bring Me Home"*BTBritney
  • Produced by BT.
    • "Burning Up"MadonnaMarch 24, 2014Femme Fatale
    • Cover of Madonna's song
    • A remixed version of the song leaked on June 10, 2011
    • Original version leaked on March 24, 2014
    • Spears performed it on the Femme Fatale Tour
    "Can Caper"‡Samuel Paul Godin
  • Had been scheduled as the theme for a Pepsi commercial starring Spears
  • Published by Audile Productions
    • "Conscience"Michelle BellBritney Spears
    Bloodshy & Avant    		January 22, 2015In the Zone
    • Known alternatively as "Conscious"
    "Dangerous"Greg Kurstin and Nicole MorierOctober 6, 2011Circus
  • The song was later given to the Japanese idol group Momoiro Clover Z, to which the song was translated into Japanese and rewritten under the new name "ROCK THE BOAT" on the album Hakkin no Yoake
    • "Disguise My Love"‡Michelle BellBritney SpearsIn the Zone
    • Published by Elleganza Music Publishing and Universal Music Corporation
    • Demo version by Michelle Bell leaked in 2018.
    "Downtown"†Kara DioGuardiJ. R. RotemBlackout
    • Published by Bug Music and Southside Independent Music Publishing LLC
    "Dramatic"April 16, 2010Blackout
  • In March 2008, a duet version with Heidi Montag was sent to Ryan Seacrest, who premiered it on his show On Air with Ryan Seacrest. Both Jive Records and Montag's representatives denied having knowledge of the recording.
  • Produced by Damon Elliott
    • "Every Day"†‡Xandy BarryWally Gagel
    Britney Spears    		October 6, 2011Circus
    • Known alternatively as "Everyday"
    • Published by Britney Spears Music, Laurel Street Music Inc, Production Club Music and Universal Music Corporation
    "Father's Eyes"Arnthor BirgissonChristine Ina
    "Fed-Ex"‡Shakur Green
  • Registered on ASCAP with unknown publishers.
    • "Follow Me"†Henrik JonbackBritney Spears
    Karlsson Christian Lars
    Winnberg Pontus Johan
    Bloodshy & Avant
    • Written for sister Jamie Lynn Spears as the theme song of television series Zoey 101
    • Demo version by Spears rumored to exist
    • Published by Britney Spears Music and Universal Music Z Songs
    "Follow My Fingers"Cathy DennisFreescha
    Nicole Morier
    Britney Spears    		Circus
    • Published by Britney Spears Music, Hawk Arm Music, Sizzlegodlessgod Music and Universal Music Z Songs
    • Registered in 2010 with the United States Copyright Office
    "Forgiven"Shelly Peiken
  • Registered by Broadcast Music Incorporated
    • "Free"Britney Spears
    Cathy Dennis
    Guy Chambers    		In the Zone
  • Registered with Australasian Performing Right Association.
    • "Get It"Britney Spears
    DFA    		January 4, 2006In the Zone
  • Known alternatively as "Get It, Get It "
  • Known alternatively as "I Said"
  • Known alternatively as "Gotta Get It"
    • "Graffiti My Soul"Brian HigginsMiranda Cooper
    Lisa Cowling
    Tim Powell
    Peplab    		In the Zone
    • Recorded by Girls Aloud for their second album What Will the Neighbours Say?
    "Grow"‡*Steve AndersonLisa Greene
    Britney Spears    		Blackout
    • Described as an "electro-ballad" by Steve Anderson
    • Published by Universal Polygram International Publishing Inc
    "Guilty"†Joseph BelmattiCutfather
    Balewa Muhammad
    Britney Spears    		February 22, 2015In the Zone
    • Known alternatively as "Guilty Kiss"
    • Samples Prince's "Kiss"
    • A Quentin Harris remix leaked on September 4, 2004, in radio edit and mixshow form.
    • Published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corporation|Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp
    "Hey Ma"Armando Christian Perez
    Jose Balvin
    Camila Cabello
    Jamie Sanderson    		December 21, 2017
  • Recorded for The Fate of the Furious' soundtrack.
  • Features vocals by Romeo Santos.
  • Released on March 10, 2017 with Camila Cabello and J Balvin replacing Spears and Santos, respectively.
    • "Hollow"Christian Karlsson
    Cathy Dennis
    Britney Spears    		In the Zone
  • Previously registered with EMI
    • "Hooked On"†‡Pharrell WilliamsOctober 17, 2007Blackout
  • Known alternatively as "Sugarfall"
  • Published by EMI Blackwood Music Inc and Songs for Beans
    • "I Feel So Free With You"N/AOctober 28, 2019N/A
  • Recorded in 2018.
  • Features Pitbull and Marc Anthony
    • "I've Been Loving You Too Long"Otis Redding
    Jerry Butler    		April 9, 2019Blackout
  • Cover of Otis Redding song
  • Produced by Christopher 'Notes' Olsen
    • "I Have Nothing" *David Foster
    Linda Thompson    		May 11, 2018 ...Baby One More Time
  • Originally recorded by Whitney Houston, and included on the soundtrack album The Bodyguard
  • Recorded by Spears in 1997, and presented by manager Larry Rudolph to a number of record labels.
  • Spears got signed to Jive Records after singing the song in front of the label's executives.
  • A cassette tape of this song, alongside three more cassette tapes of demos of this era were put on auction on the site "Julien's Auctions" on May 3, 2018, and sold by $1,920 on May 19, 2018.
    • "Instant Déjà Vu" *Rick Nowels
    Gregg Alexander    		January 31, 2017In the Zone
  • Leaked on January 31, 2017
    • "It Feels Nice"Britney Spears
    Ryan Leslie    		September 4, 2004In the Zone
  • Known alternatively as "Sin City"
  • Known alternatively as "Sin City"
  • Recorded during the 'In the Zone' sessions
    • "It's Britney Spears, Baby"†Wade Robson
  • Published by Wajero Sound
    • "Just Let Me Go"Evan Bogart
    J.R. Rotem    		December 2, 2011Blackout
  • Known alternatively as "Love 2 Love U"
  • Leaked on December 2, 2011
  • Samples Madonna's "La Isla Bonita"
  • Elements from the song were reused in The Cheetah Girls' song "Fuego".
  • Registered with Australasian Performing Right Association.
    • "Kiss Me All Over"†Sean Garrett
    Brian Kidd    		October 17, 2007Blackout
  • Known alternatively as "Kiss You All Over"
  • Published by Dollanaire Publishing, Hitco Music and Team S Dot Publishing
    • "Let Me Take You There"†Full Force
    Britney Spears    		July 9, 2018...Baby One More Time
  • It was included on a cassette tape labeled "Britney Spears Demos" from November 1997, submitted to various labels by Britney's manager Larry Rudolph. The handwritten list of songs includes "Soda Pop," "From the Bottom of My Broken Heart," "Thinking About You," "Wishing on a Falling Star," "Let Me Take You There," "You Got It All," "Love The Hurt Away," and "Nothing Less than Real."
  • The cassette tape was put on auction on the site "Julien's Auctions" on May 3, 2018, and sold by $2,560 on May 19, 2018.
  • The song leaked on July 9, 2018 along with alternate demo versions of "Luv the Hurt Away" and "You Got It All".
    • "Like I'm Fallin'"‡Michelle BellBritney SpearsIn the Zone
    • Known alternatively as "Falling"
    • Published by Elleganza Music Publishing and Universal Music Corporation
    "Lightness"Peters Reginald
  • Published by Stephwong Music
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    "Little Me"Britney SpearsApril 7, 2006 Blackout
  • Known alternatively as "For My Sister"
  • Known alternatively as "To My Sister"
  • Known alternatively as "Just Yesterday"
  • A 59-second snippet leaked on April 7, 2006 via Britney's website
  • Published by Britney Spears Music and Universal Music Z Songs
    • "Look Who's Talking Now"†Michelle BellBritney Spears
    Bloodshy & Avant    		January 9, 2012In the Zone
    • Recorded as "Look Who's Talking" on BoA's English debut album BoA
    • Published by Britney Spears Music and Universal Music Z Songs
    • Registered in 2010 with the United States Copyright Office
    "Luv The Hurt Away"Curtis T. Bedeau
    Gerard R.Charles
    Brian P.George
    Lucien J. George
    Paul Anthony George    		May 7, 2006...Baby One More Time
  • Known alternatively as "Love the Hurt Away"
  • Features R&B group Full Force
  • Posted on the Full Force's official website
  • Published by Forceful Music and Universal Music Z Songs
  • An alternate demo version of this song leaked on July 9, 2018 along with a demo for "You Got It All" and "Let Me Take You There".
    • "Mad Love"Britney SpearsJuly 29, 2010Britney
  • Samples Lafayette Afro Rock Band's "Darkest Light"
    • "Money, Love and Happiness"†‡Michelle BellBritney Spears
    RedOne
    Nanna Kristiansson    		April 5, 2012In the Zone
    • Published by Elleganza Music Publishing, EMI Blackwood Music Inc and Universal Music Corporation
    "My Big Secret"†Chad HugoPharrell WilliamsJanuary 1, 2012 Blackout
    • Originally recorded by Janet Jackson, but failed to make her seventh album All for You
    • Known alternatively as "Secret"
    • A snippet leaked online on January 1, 2012
    • Published by EMI Blackwood Music Inc and Songs for Beans
    "My Love Was Always There"
  • Song was eventually re-titled and given to Enrique Iglesias who recorded it under the title "Maybe".
  • Performed on the Dream Within a Dream Tour 2002.
    • "Mystic Man"
  • Performed on the Dream Within a Dream Tour 2002.
    • "Never Lie"Jeff Joseph Dandurand
  • Published by ASCAP
    • "Nothing Less Than Real"†...Baby One More Time
  • It was included on a cassette tape labeled "Britney Spears Demos" from November 1997, submitted to various labels by Britney's manager Larry Rudolph. The handwritten list of songs includes "Soda Pop," "From the Bottom of My Broken Heart," "Thinking About You," "Wishing on a Falling Star," "Let Me Take You There," "You Got It All," "Love The Hurt Away," and "Nothing Less than Real."
  • The cassette tape was put on auction on the site "Julien's Auctions" on May 3, 2018, and sold by $2,560 on May 19, 2018.
  • As of today, the cassette tape remains unreleased.
    • "Ouch"‡Michelle BellBritney Spears
    Nanna Kristiansson    		April 11, 2012In the Zone
    • Snippet leaked on April 9, 2012
    • Published by Elleganza Music Publishing and Universal Music Corporation
    "Peep Show"‡Michelle BellBritney Spears
    Larry Gates    		April 5, 2012 In the Zone
    • A snippet leaked online on April 5, 2012
    • Published by Elleganza Music Publishing and Universal Music Corporation.
    "Pleasure You"Anthony Moran
    Warren Largosa
    Britney Spears    		July 4, 2012Femme Fatale
  • Was stolen and leaked with vocals from former pop singer Don Philip on his Soundcloud account.
  • Known alternatively as "Say What"
    • "Pull Out"†Sean Garrett
    La Marquis Jefferson
    Craig D. Love
    Jonathan Smith    		October 17, 2007Blackout
  • Known alternatively as "When U Gon Pull It"
  • Known alternatively as "Pull It"
  • Published by C Amore Music, Hitco Music, Lil Jizzel Music Publishing, Songs of Universal Inc and Team S Dot Publishing
    • "Pulse"‡Joseph BelmattiCutfather
    Remee
    Lorne Tennant    		In the Zone
    "Rebellion"Jeff Joseph DandurandJune 20, 2006 Blackout
  • Produced by Christopher 'Notes' Olsen and Scott Storch.
  • Full version is confirmed to exist, but is yet to be released/leaked.
    • "Red Hot Lipstick"Doug ElkinsBritney SpearsMarch 13, 2018Blackout
    • Produced by Doug Elkins
    • Posted on Bandcamp by Doug Elkins on March 13, 2018
    "Rockstar"‡Penelope MagnetThabiso Nikhereanye
    Britney Spears
    Christopher Stewart    		October 6, 2011In the Zone
    • Rumored to have also been intended for Blackout
    • Published by 7 Syllables Music, Marchninenth Music, Songs of Peer LTD and Tabulous Music
    "Sacred"Britney Spears
    Cathy Dennis
    Guy Chambers    		In the Zone
    "She'll Never Be Me"‡Alex GreggsBrad Daymond
    Britney Spears
    Justin Timberlake    		Around 2001Britney
    • A demo version leaked in 2001
    • Official version leaked in 2007
    • Published by Tennman Tunes
    "Sippin' On"‡Penelope MagnetThabiso Nikhereanye
    Britney Spears
    Christopher 'Tricky' Stewart    		September 2007In the Zone
    • Also intended for Blackout with a commissioned remix featuring rapper AC
    • Known alternatively as "What Ya Sippin On"
    • Original/Official version leaked in September 2011.
    • Published by 7 Syllables Music, Marchninenth Music, Songs of Peer LTD and Tabulous Music
    "State of Grace"‡*Steve AndersonLisa Greene
    Steve Lee    		August 17, 2007Blackout
    • Known alternatively as "Mystical"
    • Known alternatively as " State Of Grace"
    • Recorded as "Entre Nous Et Le Sol" by Christophe Willem for his second album, Caféine
    • Published by W B Music Group
    "Strip"*Britney SpearsSheppard Solomon
    Jimmy Harry    		In the Zone
    • Recorded in 2002.
    • Removed from the final track listing as the song title was similar to the name of Christina Aguilera's album Stripped.
    • Said to be Spears and her manager Larry Rudolph's favorite song at the time.
    "Stay"*Britney SpearsSheppard Solomon
    Jimmy Harry    		In the Zone
    • According to the song's producer Jimmy Harry, it resembles "Ray of Light" by Madonna.
    "Strangest Love"†Guy ChambersBrian McFaddenDecember 25, 2011In the Zone
    • Registered with Broadcast Music Incorporated
    "Take Off"‡Michelle BellBritney Spears
    Bloodshy & Avant    		May 21, 2017In the Zone
    • Published by Elleganza Music Publishing and Universal Music Corporation
    • Leaked on May 21, 2017 by Michelle Bell
    "Take the Bait"†Marcella Araica
    Nate "Danja" Hills
    Ezekiel Lewis
    Balewa Muhammad
    Candice Nelson
    Patrick M. Smith    		Circus
  • Published by Christopher Matthew Music and Hitco Music
    • "Telephone"‡*Lady GagaRodney JerkinsMay 2, 2010Circus
    • An early demo of the song leaked on May 2, 2010
    • Another demo of the song featuring both Lady Gaga & Britney Spears was recorded for The Fame Monster and was also considered for inclusion on The Singles Collection. It leaked on January 6, 2015.
    • Lady Gaga eventually recorded the song replacing Britney Spears with Beyoncé and released it onThe Fame Monster
    "This Kiss"Britney SpearsNicole MorierApril 29, 2012Circus
    • A 16-second snippet leaked on April 26, 2012 under the title "Kiss"
    • Full Version leaked on April 29, 2012
    • Published by Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing.
    "Tilt Ya Head Back"NellyDorian Moore
    Tegemold Newton
    Curtis Mayfield    		March 22, 2016
    • Nelly recorded the song featuring Britney Spears, but it failed to be included on Sweat
    • Eventually Nelly recorded the song replacing Britney Spears with Christina Aguilera and released it on Sweat
    • A 35-second snippet of the version featuring Britney Spears was premiered at Singaporean radio Gold 90.5 the 22nd March 2016
    • Published by Universal Music Corporation
    "To Love Let Go"†Tom CraskeyBritney Spears
    Devo Springsteen    		October 6, 2007Blackout
    • Known alternatively as "Let Go"
    • Published by Britney Spears Music, Craskey Music, Grown Your Own Music and Universal Music Z Songs
    • Registered in 2008 with the United States Copyright Office
    "Today"Darren Wittington...Baby One More Time
  • Originally recorded by Toni Braxton, but failed to make her second album Secrets
  • Recorded by Spears in 1997, and presented by manager Larry Rudolph to a number of record labels
    • "Unbroken"†Lindy RobbinsFraser T. SmithFebruary 16, 2014Femme Fatale
    • Published by BMI
    "Untitled Lullabye"†William AndersonBritney SpearsAugust 23, 2007Blackout
    • Known alternatively as "Untitled/Lullaby"
    • Known alternatively as "Baby Boy"
    • Published by Britney Spears Music, Delightful Music LTD, Universal Music Z Songs and Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp
    • Registered in 2008 with the United States Copyright Office
    • Contains an instrumental sample of "Feeling Tall" by Crown Heights Affair.
    "Weakness"
  • Performed on the Dream Within a Dream Tour 2002.
    • "Welcome to Me"†Wade RobsonBritney Spears
    Carole Bayer Sager    		May 11, 2014In the Zone
    • Published by Carol Bayer Sager Music and Wajero Sound
    • A 6-second snippet leaked on October 6, 2011 under the title "Love"
    • Full demo leaked on May 11, 2014
    • Rumored to have also been intended for Blackout
    "Wishing on a Falling Star"†...Baby One More Time
  • It was included on a cassette tape labeled "Britney Spears Demos" from November 1997, submitted to various labels by Britney's manager Larry Rudolph. The handwritten list of songs includes "Soda Pop," "From the Bottom of My Broken Heart," "Thinking About You," "Wishing on a Falling Star," "Let Me Take You There," "You Got It All," "Love The Hurt Away," and "Nothing Less than Real."
  • The cassette tape was put on auction on the site "Julien's Auctions" on May 3, 2018, and sold by $2,560 on May 19, 2018.
  • As of today, the cassette tape remains unreleased.
    • "When I Say So"Brian KierulfBritney Spears
    Joshua M. Schwartz
    BT    		July 28, 2010Britney
    • Produced by BT
    • Also intended for In the Zone
    • Known alternatively as "Till I Say So"
    • Published by Britney Spears Music, Chrysalis One Songs LLC, Emotech Music, Kierulf Songs, Mugsy Boy Publishing and Universal Music Z Songs.
    • Registered in 2004 with the United States Copyright Office
    "Whiplash"†‡Greg KurstinNicole Morier
    Britney Spears    		Circus
    "Who Can She Trust?"Britney SpearsBlackout
  • Described by J.R. as 'an introspective composition written solely by Britney. She sings 'Where am I?/Where will I find my face?/Where will I find my faith?' over a snap music hip-hop beat accompanied by the sound of a camera shutter clicking'.
    • "Wonderland"†Jimmy HarryBalewa Muhammad
    Reza Safinia
    Sheppard Solomon
    Britney Spears    		In the Zone
    • According to songwriter Jimmy Harry, it has an electronic sound.
    • Published by Irving Music
    "You Were My Home"
  • Performed on the Dream Within a Dream Tour 2002.