Scream & Shout

Britney Spears, will.i.am

About Scream & Shout

"Scream & Shout" is a song by American recording artists will.i.am and Britney Spears, taken from the former's fourth studio album #willpower. It was released on November 20, 2012 by Interscope Records as the second single from the album, and sent to mainstream radio in the United States on November 27. The song was written by will.i.am, Jef Martens, Tulisa, Jean Baptiste and was produced by Martens under the alias Lazy Jay, with additional production by will.i.am. "Scream & Shout" is an upbeat dance-pop song; its lyrics are about having a good time on a night out. It includes a reference to the lyric "Britney, bitch", which was used on Spears' 2007 single "Gimme More". "Scream & Shout" received mixed reviews from music critics. Some critics described the song as a dark club track, but others criticized the use of Auto-Tune on the vocals. The song was a commercial success worldwide, topping the charts in over 24 countries and reached the top five in Australia, Czech Republic, Russia, Slovakia, South Korea and Sweden. In the United States, the song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the first number one song of the newly established Dance/Electronic Songs chart. In the United Kingdom, "Scream & Shout" became will.i.am's second consecutive number one single, Spears' sixth number one and her first chart-topper since "Everytime." 


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Bring the action

When your hear us in the club
You gotta turn the shit up
You gotta turn the shit up
You gotta turn the shit up

When we up in the club
All eyes on us
All eyes on us
All eyes on us

See the boys in the club
They watching us
They watching us
They watching us

Everybody in the club
All eyes on us
All eyes on us
All eyes on us

I wanna scream and shout and let it all out
And scream and shout and let it out
We sayin' oh we oh, we oh, we oh
We sayin' oh we oh, we oh, we oh
I wanna scream and shout and let it all out
And scream and shout and let it out
We sayin' oh we oh, we oh, we oh

You are now now rocking with
Will.i.am and Britney bitch
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Bring the action

Rock and roll
Everybody let's lose control
On the bottom we let it go
Going faster, we ain't going slow-low-low hey yo

Hear the beat, now let's hit the floor
Drink it up and then drink some more
Light it up and let's let it blow, blow, blow hey yo,
Rock it out and rock it now

If you know what we talking 'bout
Turn it up and burn down the house ha house, hey yo
Turn it up and go turn it down

Here we go we go shake it bam 'cause everywhere we go we
Bring the action

When your hear us in the club
You gotta turn the shit up
You gotta turn the shit up
You gotta turn the shit up

When we up in the club
All eyes on us
All eyes on us
All eyes on us

You see them girls in the club
They looking at us
They looking at us
They looking at us

Everybody in the club
All eyes on us
All eyes on us
All eyes on us

I wanna scream and shout and let it all out
And scream and shout and let it out
We sayin' oh we oh, we oh, we oh
We sayin' oh we oh, we oh, we oh
I wanna scream and shout and let it all out
And scream and shout and let it out
We sayin' oh we oh, we oh we oh

You are now now rocking with
Will.i.am and Britney bitch
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah

It goes on and on and on and on
When me and you party together
I wish this night would last forever
'Cause I was feeling down and now feel better
Maybe it goes on and on and on and on
When me and you party together
I wish this night would last forever, forever forever ever ever, ever

I wanna scream and shout and let it all out
And scream and shout and let it out
We sayin' oh we oh, we oh, we oh
We sayin' oh we oh, we oh, we oh
I wanna scream and shout and let it all out
And scream and shout and let it out
We sayin' oh we oh, we oh we oh
We sayin' oh we oh, we oh we oh
I wanna scream and shout and let it all out
And scream and shout and let it out
We sayin' oh we oh, we oh, we oh

You are now now rocking with
Will, I.Am and Britney bitch

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Britney Spears

Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, she began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album ...Baby One More Time in 1999, which became the best-selling album by a teenage solo artist. During her first decade in the music industry, she became a prominent figure in mainstream popular music and popular culture, followed by a much-publicized personal life. Her first two albums established her as a pop icon and broke sales records, while title tracks "...Baby One More Time" and "Oops!... I Did It Again" became international number-one hits… more »

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Written by: Jean Baptiste Kouame, Jef Martens, William Adams, Tula Paulinea Contostavlos

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Song Artistry
"Scream & Shout" is a song by will.i.am and Britney Spears.
Music Genre
The song falls under the genre of electronic dance music and it is synths-heavy electro house.
Release Year
It was officially released as a single on November 20, 2012.
Album Placement
"Scream & Shout" is included in Will.i.am's fourth studio album, "#willpower".
Creative Process
This song initially began as a demo called "I Don't Give A F", which was initially intended for use by female rapper, Tulisa.
Song Performance
The song reached number one in over 24 countries and was a top-10 hit in many other countries.
Certifications
In the United States, "Scream & Shout" was certified 3x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Music Video
The music video for "Scream & Shout" was directed by Ben Mor. It premiered on an episode of "The X-Factor" where Britney was a judge.
Controversies
A legal dispute ensued when Tulisa claimed she wrote part of the song but had not been credited. Eventually, a settlement was reached that acknowledged her contribution.
Remix Version
A remix of the song was released, which featured rappers Lil Wayne, Hit-Boy, Diddy, Waka Flocka Flame, and Britney's original verse in a British accent.
Critical Reception
The song received mixed reviews, some praised its catchy nature and dance-floor ready vibe while others criticized its lack of originality and lyrical depth.
Selling Points
"Scream & Shout" has sold more than 8.5 million copies worldwide as of 2019.
Awards
In 2013, it was nominated for "World's Best Song" and "World's Best Video" at the World Music Awards.

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