Question: When did the performer of Circus release her first album?

full_context: Document 1: 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 2: Dream Within a Dream Tour: The Dream Within a Dream Tour was the fourth concert tour by American recording artist Britney Spears. It was launched in support of her third studio album, "Britney" (2001). The tour was promoted by Concerts West, marking the first time Spears did not tour with Clear Channel Entertainment. On September 21, 2001, a North American tour was announced that kicked off exactly two months later after various dates were postponed. In February 2002, Spears announced a second leg of the tour. It was directed and choreographed by Wade Robson, who explained the main theme of the show was Spears's coming of age and newfound independence. The stage was designed by Steve Cohen and Rob Brenner and was composed of a main stage and a B-stage, united by a runway. Inspired by Cleopatra's barge, a flying device was developed so Spears could travel over the audience to the B-stage. The setlist was mostly composed by songs from the supporting album, as Spears felt they were more reflective of her personality. Songs from her previous two studio albums were also included in remixed form by Robson.
Document 3: 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 4: ...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 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 9: Unusual You: "Unusual You" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears, from her sixth studio album "Circus". It was written and produced by Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg from Bloodshy & Avant, with additional writing by Kasia Livingston and Henrik Jonback. "Unusual You" is a mid-tempo electropop love song reminiscent of the music of Janet Jackson and Gwen Stefani, with sung lyrics that address an experienced woman finding unexpected love. "Unusual You" received mostly positive reviews from critics, who commended it for being a departure of the rest of the album. Following the release of "Circus", the song charted at number eighty on the U.S. "Billboard" Pop 100 due to strong digital sales.
Document 10: Shattered Glass (Britney Spears song): "Shattered Glass" is a song recorded by American recording artist Britney Spears. The song was written by Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald, Claude Kelly, Benjamin "Benny Blanco" Levin, and produced by Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco for Spears' sixth studio album, "Circus" (2008). "Shattered Glass" is an uptempo pop song, while Spears' vocals have been Auto-Tuned on the track. Lyrically, the song is very emotional, with Spears singing of entrapment and self-loathing in her relationship with fame.
Document 11: Circus (song): "Circus" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her sixth studio album of the same name (2008). It was released on December 2, 2008 (Spears' 27th birthday), by Jive Records as the second single from the album. Written by Dr. Luke, Claude Kelly and Benny Blanco, "Circus" is a metaphor for the public's perception of Spears' life. After she listened to the track for the first time, she felt inspired to create an album and a tour with a circus theme. "Circus" is an uptempo electropop and dance-pop song with elements of pop rock and "half-rapped" vocals. The song's lyrics talk about being an entertainer and putting on shows.
Document 12: 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 13: Womanizer (song): "Womanizer" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her sixth studio album, "Circus" (2008). It was released on October 3, 2008 by Jive Records as the lead single of the album. Produced and written by The Outsyders, the song was re-recorded after a snippet was leaked onto the internet. "Womanizer" is an up-tempo electropop and dance-pop song. Described by Spears as a girl anthem, the song's lyrics recall a womanizing man, while the protagonist of the song makes clear she knows who he really is. Music critics mostly praised its hook, melody and empowering lyrics. Critics also observed it was a stand-out track from its album and also deemed it as a comeback single for Spears.
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: Out from Under: "Out from Under" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears, taken from her sixth studio album, "Circus" (2008). The song was written by Shelly Peiken, Arnthor Birgisson, and Wayne Hector, initially for , featuring vocals of American recording artist Joanna Pacitti. After approaching Spears and Guy Sigsworth in 2008, the songwriters suggested the singer to re-record the song for her album. "Out from Under" is a soft rock song that alludes to the ending of Spears' marriage with Kevin Federline, and blends the singer's breathy vocals with acoustic guitars in the background.
ground_truth: 1999
sub_queries: Circus >> performer Answer: Britney Spears
when did Britney Spears release her first album Answer: 1999