Question: When did the Boys singer release her first album?

full_context: Document 1: I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman: "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her third studio album, Britney (2001). It was written and produced by Max Martin and Rami, with additional writing from Dido. The song was released on February 18, 2002, by Jive Records. In the United States and Canada, the song was released as the second single from her third studio album Britney; internationally, it served as the third. "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman" is a song that speaks about the angst and heartache of adolescence. Spears considered the song inspirational and one of her favorite songs to perform.
Document 2: Femme Fatale (Britney Spears album): Femme Fatale is the seventh studio album recorded by American singer Britney Spears. It was released on March 25, 2011 through Jive Records and was her last album with the label before they shutdown later that year as she was moved to RCA Records. Musically, Spears wanted to make a "fresh-sounding" and "fierce dance album", thus incorporating dance-pop and electropop styles with elements of dubstep, techno, and electro in its sound. Spears began working on the album during the second leg of her tour The Circus Starring Britney Spears (2009), while also contributing to her second greatest hits album "The Singles Collection" (2009). The singer collaborated with various producers on "Femme Fatale", including Max Martin, Dr. Luke, William Orbit, Fraser T Smith, Rodney Jerkins, Bloodshy & Avant, will.i.am, and Stargate.
Document 3: Britney Spears: Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer, dancer, and actress. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, she performed acting roles in stage productions and television shows as a child before signing with Jive Records in 1997. Spears's first and second studio albums,... Baby One More Time (1999) and Oops!... I Did It Again (2000), became international successes, with the former becoming the best - selling album by a teenage solo artist. Title tracks ``... Baby One More Time ''and`` Oops!... I Did It Again'' broke international sales records. In 2001, Spears released her self - titled third studio album, Britney, and played the starring role in the film Crossroads (2002). She assumed creative control of her fourth studio album, In the Zone (2003), which yielded the worldwide success of the single ``Toxic ''.
Document 4: Beyoncé: Beyoncé Giselle Knowles - Carter (/ biːˈjɒnseɪ /; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. Beyoncé rose to fame in the late 1990s as lead singer of the R&B girl - group Destiny's Child. Managed by her father, Mathew Knowles, the group became one of the world's best - selling girl groups in history. Their hiatus saw Beyoncé's theatrical film debut in Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) and the release of her debut album, Dangerously in Love (2003). The album established her as a solo artist worldwide, earned five Grammy Awards, and featured the Billboard Hot 100 number one singles ``Crazy in Love ''and`` Baby Boy''.
Document 5: 3 (Britney Spears song): "3" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her second greatest hits album, "The Singles Collection" (2009). It was written and produced by Max Martin and Shellback, with additional writing from Tiffany Amber. The song was released on October 6, 2009 by Jive Records, as the only single from "The Singles Collection". "3" is an uptempo electropop song that features a heavy bassline and synthesizers, and lyrics that talk about threesomes, while referencing American folk-singing trio Peter, Paul and Mary during the chorus as sexual slang.
Document 6: Oops!... I Did It Again (song): ``Oops!... I Did It Again ''Single by Britney Spears from the album Oops!... I Did It Again B - side`` Deep in My Heart'' Released March 27, 2000 (2000 - 03 - 27) Format Cassette single CD single 12 ''Recorded November 1999 Cheiron Studios (Stockholm) Battery Studios (New York) Genre Teen pop dance - pop Length 3: 31 Label Jive Songwriter (s) Max Martin Rami Producer (s) Max Martin Rami Britney Spears singles chronology ``From the Bottom of My Broken Heart'' (1999)`` Oops!... I Did It Again ''(2000) ``Lucky'' (2000)`` From the Bottom of My Broken Heart ''(1999) ``Oops!... I Did It Again'' (2000)`` Lucky ''(2000) Music video ``Oops!... I Did It Again'' on YouTube
Document 7: Boys (Britney Spears song): "Boys" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her third studio album, "Britney" (2001). It was written and produced by Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams (known collectively as The Neptunes). A version of the song, entitled "The Co-Ed Remix", was released as the sixth and final single from "Britney" on July 29, 2002. The new version also served as the second single from the soundtrack of "Austin Powers in Goldmember". "Boys" is a R&B and hip hop song, including funk influences. The remix carries a slower tempo than the album version, and both versions are noted to be reminiscent of Janet Jackson. Some critics praised Williams and Spears' chemistry, as well as the production on the track, while others did not think the song worked well.
Document 8: Inside Out (Britney Spears song): "Inside Out" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears, included on her seventh studio album "Femme Fatale" (2011). It was written by Lukasz Gottwald, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Mathieu Jomphe, Max Martin and Bonnie McKee whilst production was handled by Dr. Luke, Max Martin and Billboard. Musically, "Inside Out" is an electropop song that uses elements of dubstep and R&B, and has been compared to Spears' previous material on previous albums "In the Zone" and "Circus", as well as the work of Madonna. Lyrically, the song has been described as a "sexy break-up song", while making references to her previous singles "...Baby One More Time" and "(You Drive Me) Crazy". The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who commended its production. Due to strong digital sales of the album, "Inside Out" peaked at number fifty-nine on South Korea's Gaon International Chart.
Document 9: Oops!... I Did It Again (song): ``Oops!... I Did It Again ''is a song by American singer Britney Spears, from her second album of the same name. It was released on March 27, 2000, by Jive Records as the lead single from the album. The song was written and produced by Max Martin and Rami Yacoub.`` Oops!... I Did It Again'' is a song that lyrically speaks of a female who views love as a game, and she decides to use that to her advantage by playing with her lover's emotions. Its bridge features a dialogue which references the blockbuster film Titanic (1997).
Document 10: ...Baby One More Time (song): ``... Baby One More Time ''Single by Britney Spears from the album... Baby One More Time B - side`` Autumn Goodbye'' Released September 30, 1998 Format Cassette single CD single 12 ''Recorded 1998; Cheiron Studios (Stockholm, Sweden) Genre Teen pop dance - pop Length 3: 31 Label Jive Songwriter (s) Max Martin Producer (s) Max Martin Rami Britney Spears singles chronology ``... Baby One More Time'' (1998)`` Sometimes ''(1999) ``... Baby One More Time'' (1998)`` Sometimes ''(1999) Music video ``... Baby One More Time'' on YouTube
Document 11: Gimme More: "Gimme More" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her fifth studio album, "Blackout" (2007). It was released on September 20, 2007 by Jive Records as the lead single from the album. "Gimme More" was recorded in 2006 during Spears' second pregnancy, and was one of the first solo productions by Danja. The song opens with an intro in which Spears utters the phrase "It's Britney, bitch". Musically, "Gimme More" is a dance-pop and electropop song with breathy vocals. The track closes with a speak-sing outro by Danja.
Document 12: If I Were a Boy: "If I Were a Boy" is a song performed by American singer Beyoncé, from her third studio album "I Am... Sasha Fierce" (2008). "If I Were a Boy" was written by BC Jean and Toby Gad, who also handled its production alongside Beyoncé. Inspired by the difficult break-up of a romantic relationship, the song was initially recorded by Jean, whose record company rejected it. Beyoncé then recorded her own version. Jean was upset when she learned that Beyoncé was releasing it as a single, but eventually, they reached an agreement. Columbia Records released "If I Were a Boy" to US radio on October 8, 2008, as a double A-side single album's alongside "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" as the lead singles. The two songs showcased the contrast between Beyoncé's personality and her aggressive onstage persona, Sasha Fierce. A Spanish version of the song, titled "Si Yo Fuera un Chico", was digitally released in Mexico and Spain.
Document 13: Baby Boy (Beyoncé song): "Baby Boy" is a song by American singer Beyoncé featuring Jamaican dancehall singer Sean Paul from Beyoncé's debut solo studio album "Dangerously in Love" (2003). Both artists co-wrote the song with Scott Storch, Robert Waller and Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter; the former also co-produced the song. Containing a lyrical interpolation of "No Fear" by hip hop group O.G.C, "Baby Boy" is an R&B and dancehall song with reggae and Arabic music influences; its lyrics detail a woman's fantasies.
Document 14: Stronger (Britney Spears song): "Stronger" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her second studio album, "Oops!... I Did It Again" (2000). It was released on November 13, 2000, by Jive Records as the third single of the album. After meeting with producers Max Martin and Rami in Sweden, the singer recorded several songs for the album, including "Stronger". The teen pop and dance-pop song has self-empowerment lyrics about a girl who is tired of her cheating boyfriend and decides to live without him. It received acclaim from music critics, who described the song as both musically and lyrically innovative and considered it the best dance track from the album.
Document 15: If I Were a Boy: ``If I Were a Boy ''is a song performed by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé from her third studio album I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008). It was written by BC Jean and Toby Gad, who also handled its production alongside Beyoncé. Inspired by the difficult break - up of a romantic relationship, the song was initially recorded by Jean, whose record but the company had rejected it. Beyoncé then recorded her own version of the song. Jean was upset when she learned that Beyoncé was releasing it as a single, but eventually, they reached an agreement. Columbia Records released`` If I Were a Boy'' to US radio on October 8, 2008, as a double A-side single album's alongside ``Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) ''as the lead singles. The two songs showcased the contrast between Beyoncé's personality and her aggressive onstage persona, Sasha Fierce. A Spanish version of the song, titled`` Si Yo Fuera un Chico'', was digitally released in Mexico and Spain.
ground_truth: 1999
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when did Britney Spears release her first album Answer: 1999