Britney Spears: 'Break The Ice'

Having declined to make a single promotional appearance since the VMAs debacle back in September - and wisely so, we might add - Britney hasn't even bothered to shoot a video for 'Break The Ice', the third single from her Blackout album. Surely it's time to ask the question: does she even know she's got a single out?

However, thanks to someone - her label? her (ex) manager? Britney herself? - the music continues to enthrall. Following on from 'Gimme More' and 'Piece of Me', 'Break The Ice' is her third cutting edge pop gem in a row. Over a steely, spookily atmospheric electro-R&B groove, crafted by Timbaland's right hand man Danja, she implores some hapless lad to drop his romantic guard. "I'm-a hit defrost on ya," RoboBritney coos, "Let's get it blazin'". Given all she's been through over the last 18 months, it's pretty comforting to know that some things never change.


> Click here for our review of Britney's Blackout album