Pop superstar and X Factor USA judge Britney Spears is back in the studio working on a brand new record according to songwriter Elijah Blake.

Speaking to That Grape Juice in an interview, Blake (pictured below) explained that he has teamed up with her for the highly anticipated project and believes her fans will be shocked by the material because it is "unexpected":

"I think her fans will be surprised by it. I would say its definitely the ‘unexpected’ Britney in so many ways, in that she’s playing with new textures and stomping on new grounds and genres."

"It’s still shaping up so I wouldn’t wanna say too much, but I do wanna offer up some new melodic rhythms and flow to the top line. From talking to her she’s definitely trying to push the envelope this time- and really talk from a more personal point of view and with Rodney Jerkins by her side I’m hella excited. You’re talking about Darkchild, the guy who changes music over and over again and never runs out of ideas."

Blake's writing credentials are impressive and he played a big part in both Rihanna's 'No Love Allowed' and Usher's 'Climax', which was recently named the song of the year by TIME magazine, and added that his lyrical style will work well with Spears' "down to earth" nature:

"This album is gonna be crazy! I write from a more cerebral place I would say. My lyrics are more like a conversation or a thought process, I want people to hear my songs and think honesty.. I’d love to share that with her as well. She’s so cool and down to earth and she gives off so much confidence that writing with her is easy."

Watch Spears' new video for 'Scream & Shout' here: