Britney Spears - Me Against The Music (Featuring Madonna) Reaction

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

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[@luisricardo4676]

I used to really like Madonna, but she's been disappointing since her reinvention tour. Madonna went from being a singer to a performer, she uses lymp sync throughout her show and built a career based on controversies about sex and religion. Today I find her completely irrelevant and sometimes even despicable. Madonna is a singer who works in the studio, but live she's a failure for those who understand music. She's just the best marketer.

[@DanielCostadaSilva]

Britney talks about this video in her book. She says it was a masterclass from Madonna. Britney says she used to be that kind of gal who would take matters into her hands, so when Madonna told her she had a wardrobe malfunction the first instinct was to run around trying to find a way to fix it. Madonna said “you’re the star of the video, not the producer. Let’s just hang around while we wait for a seamstress to fix it”. It was the first time she understood all that was for her. She says “Madonna demanded power, and so she got the power. She was the Center of attention because she made that the condition of her showing up anywhere”. It was a three day shoot, out of which Madonna was present in the first two. Madonna would then have an important role in ending Britney’s conservatorship by financing the lawyers to fight for her freedom 😊

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you for sharing that story with us! ❤️❤️ "She says “Madonna demanded power, and so she got the power." Love that line - It really shows the importance of knowing your worth. ❤️

[@Madonnism]

I didn’t know about Madonna financing the lawyers!! aww ❤❤❤ Madonna is truly PURE LOVE!!!

[@ashdog236]

Madonna may have connected Britney to lawyers possibly but she certainly didn’t pay for it, not only did Britney pay but she also had to pay for her fathers lawyer fees too, it’s public information

[@zegodfazer]

Love Britney. Her and Madonna have remained friends ever since.

[@NotTheVibe]

Britney is such a talented dancer and was so gorgeous.

[@kristianberg4264]

I’m still voting for a reaction to Madonna’s Gap Commercial, with Missy Elliott.😊

[@vaeItaja]

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[@daviisaac440]

Such a bop of a collab. Shame we never had a live performance with the queen and princess. But hey, never say never

[@Sultans-World]

I'm obsessed with u two. Emily is getting more comfortable in the last few reactions and it's great to see.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Aww, thank you - You're very sweet! ❤️❤️ Big hugs!

[@Madonnism]

Yes, you’re totally right!! Emily is getting more confortable and her smile is contagious!!

[@Felktl09]

They will forever be the queen and princess of pop

[@duane_313]

“me against the music” was released as the album lead single. I remember hearing it a couple times on radio as a kid. People really remember Madonna and Britney together for the VMA performance more so than this collab. The real big single from this album was Toxic. This song was a minor hit.

[@1UpJohn]

Yeah, it's surprising this didn't get much airplay, regardless of Madonna's radio boycott at the time.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you for sharing that! ❤️❤️ Didn't realize this was the album lead single- We know Toxic well but don't remember hearing this one until now.

[@richieei]

More Britney!!!!

[@deborahcostello515]

This is one of my fave songs. Love Britney and Madonna together. Love your reaction.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️

[@Mariahs5thOctave]

this was a great reaction! moms energy is contagious, i had a smile on my face the entire time

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Aww, you're very sweet - Thank you so much! ❤️❤️

[@NotTheVibe]

it was absolute britney pandemonium during this time in the early 2000s. you could not escape her. it was like beetles mayhem so glad I got experience it at 11 years old lol

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[@briandubois-gilbert8182]

Both were at the peak of their craft here in 2003 in the pop music world, when Madonna obliged Britney in this collab following their iconic MTV VMA performance with Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott. The song was the lead single released from Britney’s 2003 In The Zone album with Madonna and Britney co-writing this song with 5 others. They complemented each other’s style so well in this video, I felt that symbolically Britney was chasing Madonna for the “passing of the torch”, following her footsteps but when she finally caught up with her-Madonna disappeared laughing, perhaps hinting that she’s not ready to retire yet. But I think, with Madonna deciding to work here with Britney, she was mentoring her and acknowledging that Britney is one of the young female pop music idols that she admires. Madonna throughout her iconic career has believed in an “artists’ collective”-sort of a community of artists collaborating and helping each other whenever their interest were mutually in sync. In her album projects, music videos and tours, she has invited, collaborated with both established and lesser known artists from singers, writers, producers, dancers, directors, often mentoring younger artists. In recent years some of her collaborations: March 2022-with Sickick remix of Frozen; August 2022-with Beyoncé in Break My Soul/Vogue (the Queens’ Remix ); June 2023 with The Weeknd and Playboi Carti in the video of Popular. Her influence in popular music and culture is truly amazing. I share in your glee and insight in reacting to this video. Really appreciate you covering this one. 😊❤

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Aww, thank you - Big hugs to you! ❤️❤️ "I felt that symbolically Britney was chasing Madonna for the “passing of the torch”, following her footsteps but when she finally caught up with her-Madonna disappeared laughing, perhaps hinting that she’s not ready to retire yet." Love that interpretation! ❤️ "Madonna throughout her iconic career has believed in an “artists’ collective”-sort of a community of artists collaborating and helping each other whenever their interest were mutually in sync. In her album projects, music videos and tours, she has invited, collaborated with both established and lesser known artists from singers, writers, producers, dancers, directors, often mentoring younger artists." A hallmark of a true artist.

[@brentholcomb7842]

Highly recommend the song "Nothing Fails" from American Life. It's gorgeous and has a huge backup choir ala "Like a Prayer." It's the best song on American Life, in my opinion! Incredibly moving!

[@1UpJohn]

Yes! I remember being very sad we didn't get a video for it. It's a very special song.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Can't wait to hear it! Although we've been warned to have the tissues handy. 😉❤️❤️

[@charlesr63]

Madonna with the ripped arms 💪 always in such amazing shape. Awesome to see her elevate Britney 👏👏

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Those arms are amazing (and they always make us realize we need to go to the gym more often 😂)! ❤️❤️

[@herman7228]

Omgggg Britneyy❤pls react more to her videography/live performances

[@mascottie]

I’m happy you’ll react to Nothing Fails. That’s my fav on the album. You should also do X-static Process.

[@natanielplus4852]

More Britney ❤

[@machinagirl]

I love this video and the song. It’s such a bop. The iconic duo! Back then, this was everything! I used to dance to this while watching. I love the outfits and choreography. Britney respects Madonna and takes notes. 😊😊 Queen and Princess of Pop.

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[@baptiste7291]

Ooh it's cool to think and react this song!!!! You're shining my evening. I can't wait for nothing fails! Thank you and big hugs and kindness from your little frenchy!🥰

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Aww, thank you! Sending lots of love your way. ❤️❤️

[@marciodesouza2166]

Queen and princess

[@Mermaid_Luna]

Britney Spears is an amazing entertainer she made me fall in love with pop music when I was a kid growing up in the early 2000’s 🤍✨

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[@pietroperrino6406]

Love to Watch your Madonna journey! ❤ greetings from Italy

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Thank you so much for being on the journey with us! ❤️❤️

[@jb525]

Loved this!!! more Britney please

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[@Sultans-World]

I think Brenda's takeaway was spot-on. It's called Me Against The Music, so Britney is (Me) and who is she against? There's no other character other than Madonna.

[@RockinDaBoombox]

But this song was completed long before they added Madonna to the track. It’s just a dud of a song.

[@1UpJohn]

@@RockinDaBoombox I remember not liking it at the time. It didn't flow with the American Life era for me.

[@Sultans-World]

@@RockinDaBoombox It was originally Britney doing a Slave 4 U P2 (Slave 4 U wasn't about a guy it was her being a slave to the music, she said it in interviews) so this is her again trying to OUTdance the music. When Madonna joined they let her be the Music character. It's a great concept.

[@richardc8795]

I love this video. I was obsessed with it when it came out. My friends got tired of me, addressing them as, “Hey Britney” 😆 Great review ladies! Thank you for stopping to review this. Have a wonderful day. ♥️

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Hey Britney! We couldn't resist. 😂 And thank you so much - Hope you have a great day too! ❤️❤️

[@softshallow7435]

You think Madonna’s gymnastics were incredible here for her age. Wait till you watch the hung up music video for Confessions on a dance floor album era which is next.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Can't wait!! ❤️❤️

[@softshallow7435]

@@OurAnxiousReactions also her live performances to it all over the spectrum her tours, award shows etc they are all amazing and iconic.

[@mj-cd9lk]

My two favourite KZbinrs. You guys are so genuine and joyful to watch. Fantastic as always ladies and I adore this video. Madonna has always looked out for Britney. There’s a mutual respect from both artists for each other.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Aww, you're the sweetest - Thank you! ❤️❤️ And thank you for being here with us!

[@JonBD-q6r]

Great reaction as usual. Curious to hear more of your reaction to M’s ability to stay relevant. This is 20 years into her career and her second career “slump” after erotica. She was making strategic moves to stay current and relevant. And she succeeded. From this point she is masterful at retaining younger fans and the media consistently interested. Would love to hear more of your thoughts on this since it was not something she had to contend with previously.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Aww, thank so much! ❤️❤️ One huge advantage Madonna had at this time (20 years into her career) was her endless creativity and desire to constantly explore new ways to convey her art and message. And that just seemed to come naturally for her. Strategically, she seemed to appreciate the mutually beneficial nature of collaborating with newer artists. It allowed her to share her wisdom and experience in the industry with the next generation and gave her the ability to introduce herself to that generation as well. Creativity, talent and intelligence is a very powerful combination! ❤️

[@davidahmed7792]

Madonna cites this collaboration as reigniting her love for dance music, after American Life and the inspiration to creating her own Confessions On A Dancefloor album.

[@1UpJohn]

I'm gonna need a source on that one. lol

[@yrankin1]

So fun!! Good reaction!

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Aww, thank you! ❤️❤️

[@SelenaGomezSupremacy]

The live performance of this at the ABC special ate

[@jeffroberts2445]

Awesomeness 🎉❤🎉

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[@Luqas808]

I really appreciate seeing mom and daughter do this together, incredible. Both your lights radiate through. Your love and warmth for each other shines. Thank you once again. Watching from South Africa. Wow. I was in 9th grade at the time and my late best friend was the biggest Britney fan. I got to know her music through her. Whist I was quickly becoming an even bigger Madonna fan. I introduced her music to my friend. Time flies. RIP Bronwen. *side note, it's sad to see Britney the mega star knowing how her future would play out 😢

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

"I really appreciate seeing mom and daughter do this together, incredible. Both your lights radiate through. Your love and warmth for each other shines. Thank you once again. Watching from South Africa." Aww, you're incredibly sweet - Thank you! ❤️❤️ Your kindness and love always comes through in your comments as well, and we're so grateful you're here with us. "Wow. I was in 9th grade at the time and my late best friend was the biggest Britney fan. I got to know her music through her. Whist I was quickly becoming an even bigger Madonna fan. I introduced her music to my friend. Time flies. RIP Bronwen." Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your friend. Sending so much love and healing your way. ❤️ "*side note, it's sad to see Britney the mega star knowing how her future would play out 😢" We actually talked about that after watching this video. It's so sad to think about what she went through since that time.

[@davidtroupe2763]

Don't forget to react to the music video for 'Love Profusion ' from the American Life album...

[@1UpJohn]

Yay. I'm glad you're doing Nothing Fails next. I wasn't sure if you were going to skip it since it didn't have a video but it was still single anyway and is one of my favorites.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

We're looking forward to it (and it sounds very emotional from the comments we've read)! ❤️❤️

[@Marc-zi5cq]

I prefer the American Life singles to this but the video was allright. IMO it was Britney at her peak as a dancer, artist and at her most beautiful. A few months later she married for the first time and it all spiralled out of control from there :/ We still got Nothing Fails and the Love Profusion video from the American Life era for a more artistic side of Madonna. This was a bit of a throwaway pop/ R&B track made for MTV but i dont think it was the huge hit they had hoped for. Peaked Top 40 in the US

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

"We still got Nothing Fails and the Love Profusion video from the American Life era for a more artistic side of Madonna." Looking forward to them! ❤️❤️

[@hasanitoonlystar6421]

Thank you very much for the great video from both of you. I hope you also watch "Love Profusion" and the concert movie "I Am Going To Tell You A Secret". It is the second part of "In bed with Madonna", where you see an adult, married and mother Madonna.💚

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Aww, thank you - And thank you for being here with us! ❤️❤️ Can't wait to see both of those!

[@jurajvivana5827]

I love your energy so much girls❤ Pls do react to more Britney videography🔥

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Aww, thank you so much! ❤️❤️

[@duane_313]

Yes! The first album I ever got was the Britney album. “In the zone” Christmas 2003. 🤗

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

What a great memory - Love that! ❤️❤️

[@MyFavoriteVegan]

Madonna has practiced yoga for ages. She's so flexible and you'll always see her popping a yoga pose in music videos and her concerts. 😊

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[@Busterburn]

Madonna drops the stick and Britney picks it up like passing the baton. Also the scene of M in the room with leaves. They are autumn leaves signifying Madonna in the autumn of her career. Or fall leaves for the Americans!

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

"Also the scene of M in the room with leaves. They are autumn leaves signifying Madonna in the autumn of her career. Or fall leaves for the Americans!" Hadn't thought about that significance - Thank you for sharing this! ❤️❤️

[@claudeghanimeh1728]

The video is 💥💥💥💥💥💥

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[@mpourmpoulithra2011]

You must react to madonna and Oprah 2003. Interview ❤

[@Markyajv]

Hello Ladies, I have reservations about this video. I don't believe they were actually ever on the same room together. Even though it seems it you only ever see one of their faces when they are jumping and rolling around in that room. I believe they filmed their parts separately and edited it together. It's just the way I always see it. See if you can see what I see. Either way I love the song, and Madonna was always a vocal champion of Brit. Happy to pass the torch as they say. Hope you are all doing well. Take care and have the day you deserve. ❤️ Mark.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

"I have reservations about this video. I don't believe they were actually ever on the same room together. Even though it seems it you only ever see one of their faces when they are jumping and rolling around in that room. I believe they filmed their parts separately and edited it together. It's just the way I always see it. See if you can see what I see." Interesting! We'll have to watch it again and look for those moments. Hope you're doing well too! Much love. ❤️❤️

[@duane_313]

When I was kid I used to think it was so scandalous hearing Madonna call Britney a “sexy lady” 😝

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[@santiagohardy2728]

Unsolicited advice: If you ever feel compelled to, listen(or react😉) to the "Me Against The Music (Gabriel & Dresden Club Mix)" and "Me Against The Music (Peter Rauhofer's Electrohouse Dub)" Both remixes completely rework the song. Very different takes, and are both so GOOOOOOD!

[@duane_313]

I have a vivid memory of PBS kids using the instrumental for the Rishi Rich remix during one of their commercial breaks back then. Like a montage of Arthur characters dancing to it lol 😝

[@santiagohardy2728]

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[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you for that suggestion! ❤️❤️

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@duane_313 😂😂

[@santiagohardy2728]

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[@joserenaldorocha7992]

Pop royalty

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[@tapanim6576]

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[@blueeyes4910]

hello there is also the making of this video

[@andreww3225]

Hi guys❤❤ Not my favourite but great reaction though as always x

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Aww, thank you. Big hugs! ❤️❤️

[@RockinDaBoombox]

You guys should check out the MadTV parody called, ‘Me Against Madonna’. It’s hilarious and a lot better than the actual song. 😂🥰🥰

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you for the recommendation! ❤️❤️

[@TonyRom257]

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[@luizribeirooo]

I'll be honest, as a fan I didn't like the music video, more specifically Madonna's camera shots. After years we discovered that Paul Hunter, the director, fought with her during the recordings due to creative differences. I think that in the editing he got revenge by choosing the worst takes of her, making her look older than she was at the time. Anyone who is a fan knows that Madonna never uses certain angles of takes that he used there. Brit is beautiful, the music is good too.

[@SomeGuy-mg5jy]

I always wished this video featured Madonna dancing with her own troop of dancers, like maybe doing a dance-off with Britney and her group. Seemed like a missed opportunity. Britney had all the dancing moments and Madonna basically did a series of yoga poses.

[@1UpJohn]

I did hear Madonna threatened to walk off the set, so to make peace he set up additional scenes for her like the swing in the leaves. Not sure I believe it though.

[@luizribeirooo]

@@1UpJohn I heard that too...I believe thats true

[@luizribeirooo]

@@SomeGuy-mg5jy me too

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you for sharing that background info with us! ❤️❤️ It's so interesting to consider everything that goes into making a video like this (including creative differences) and how those things can affect the final outcome.

[@PlonkBloop]

When does the Britney journey start??

[@AkteMordOfficial]

Yes!

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

After our Madonna journey, we're going to let our subscribers vote on the next one. You can definitely nominate Britney for the list though! ❤️❤️

[@jeffroberts2445]

Can’t wait until you review Nothing Fails and Easy Ride. Some of the most poignant lyrics I have ever heard.

[@redmuttly75]

up until her rebel heart album in 2015,this was the only one of her singles i didnt buy,probably because im not a britney fan(never saw the hype)but i absoloutely loathe this song.