Britney Jean is the eighth studio album recorded by American recording artist Britney Spears, serving as the singer's second eponymous record after Britney (2001). The album was made available for digital consumption on December 3, 2013 through RCA Records; it marks Spears' first major activity since the dissolution of her long-time record label, Jive Records, in 2011. The singer began recording material for Britney Jean in May 2013, eventually continuing into October of that year. On numerous occasions, Spears has described the album as the most personal record from her catalog. Having assumed an integral position in its production, she co-wrote each track and collaborated with songwriters and producers including Sia Furler and will.i.am to achieve her desired sound. Furthermore, the reco