"...Baby One More Time" is the debut studio album by American singer Britney Spears. It was released on January 12, 1999 through Jive Records and was a global success, reaching the top of the record charts in 15 different countries. The album was executive produced by Max Martin and Denniz Pop, and marked the beginning of a long and successful partnership between Spears and Martin.
The album primarily blends pop music with a dash of dance-pop and teen pop influences. The title track and lead single, "…Baby One More Time," was an international success, topping the charts in every country it charted in and becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time. Other singles from the album include "Sometimes," "(You Drive Me) Crazy," and "From the Bottom of My Broken Heart."
Overall, the album was praised for its catchy melodies and lyrics, with Spears' vocal performance also being lauded. The album has sold over 10 million copies in the United States alone, earning a diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. In 2020, it was ranked 252 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. The album propelled Spears to stardom and she became one of the leading figures of the late 1990s teen pop revival.
