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Multi-talented artist, model, influencer, and provocateur, Britney Manson began her music career in 2021 with the release of several singles, including collaborations with Bill Kaulitz (Tokio Hotel) and Tubegirl.
As a trans model and influencer, Britney earned opportunities on prestigious runways, including Paris and Berlin Fashion Week, and campaigns with Italian fashion houses Valentino and Etro. Britney has a rapidly growing fanbase boasting 2.5M followers on TikTok and over 4M monthly Spotify listeners.
Britney Manson, has released her latest single ‘American Dream,’ which will be accompanied by her first-ever music video (out April 19). The single follows her viral hit ‘FASHION,’ which to date has garnered over 120M streams globally.
Drawing from her own experiences and aspirations, ‘American Dream’ channels the relentless pursuit of success. Reflecting on her journey, Britney explained: “I want to be the most mainstream from the underground artists and most underground from the mainstream ones, that’s Britney fucking Manson!”
What’s the story behind your latest single ‘American Dream’?
This song is all about the dreams of being successful! It’s all about being unstoppable, “do or die” when it comes to your goals. I wanted to create the whole song as if it was a crazy insomnia, telling you “hold me…what you are waiting for? You can get me, but you need to work so hard! I am your dream!
‘American Dream’ nods to the sounds of the late 2000s and early 2010s. Aside from Britney Spears's 'Blackout' album what are 3 things that inspire you from that era?
At first, the one and only, Tokio Hotel- Humanoid album. It’s so underrated, but it’s one of my top-3 albums so far, even the best one. Up next is “Born This Way” album by Lady Gaga, it has a crazy influence on me as an artist. Kazaky, Far East Movement, Robyn, Will.i.am, Nicola Formichetti, Gareth Pugh…there’s a lot of inspiration! Early 2010s are so underrated, so lemme bring it back xx
You’ve walked prestigious runways and worked with top fashion houses. How does your experience in the fashion world influence your approach to music and performance?
I’m addicted to the fashion industry since I can remember myself. I mean it’s not only about the clothes- it’s a different world, and you can be whatever you want, just create your own outfit and put some glitter on! I’d like to describe my music as a fashion core- I want to bring all the fashion energy into the music world.
If you were to send a message to new fans to know you and your music better, what would that message be?
At first- thank you for listening, and welcome to my world! And Up next-Please read my lyrics, they’re so meaningful! Read every single word, it’s there for a reason.
A moment in your career that had the most impact on your work.
The morning when I was reached by Billboard and had a Vogue article. I’ll never forget this day.
What is your most valuable piece of advice for new artists?
Stay on your side. Do what YOU want, the time will come!
3 women who inspire you
Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Natasha Poly
What would a dream music collaboration be?
Lady Gaga and Tokio Hotel.
3 things you can't live without in your bag
My lipgloss, cigarettes and AirPods
What's one genre or style of music you haven't explored yet but would love to experiment with in the future?
Unpopular fact, but I’m listening to rock music during my whole life! Green Day, Linkin Park, Blind Channel, Evanescence, Quantic…it’s so unexpected, ikr :) not sure I’d like to switch my genre to rock only, but I’d love to try at least once!
