Glory (Britney Spears album)

Glory is the ninth studio album by American singer Britney Spears, released on August 26, 2016, through RCA Records. Developed over a two-and-a-half-year recording period following the release of Britney Jean (2013), the album marked a shift toward a more artist-driven process, with Spears taking a more active role in selecting material, shaping concepts, and contributing melodies. Dissatisfied with early sessions, she enlisted executive producer Karen Kwak, after which the project was reoriented toward a sound that recalled elements of her earlier work while prioritizing creative freedom and personal interest.

Glory is mainly rooted in modern dance-pop with prominent R&B and hip hop influences, as it moves away from the overt EDM approach of her previous album. Its production emphasizes lighter, nocturnal textures and places greater focus on Spears' vocals. Lyrically, the album is heavily centered on sexuality, as it frequently addresses the listener directly and depicts intimate scenarios across its tracklist. The songs explore a range of pop styles, including electro-pop, disco, soul, reggae-inspired rhythms, and Latin and Southern influences.

The album was preceded by the release of the lead single "Make Me", featuring G-Eazy, followed by "Slumber Party", which later received a remix featuring Tinashe. Spears promoted Glory through televised performances, interviews, and festival appearances in the United States and Europe. In 2020, the album was reissued in standard and deluxe forms, which added previously unavailable tracks and coincided with a resurgence in popularity driven by a fan-led campaign.

Upon release, Glory received generally positive reviews from critics, who frequently highlighted its production and Spears' more engaged vocal performances, with some describing it as a return to form after her previous releases. Commercially, the album debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200 and achieved top-five or number-one placements in numerous international markets, becoming one of Spears' strongest-performing albums in several countries since the late 2000s.