Britney Spears has enlisted her longtime pal, will.i.am, to work with her on her next album release!!

The singer's rep opened up to EW about the singer's very much in-the-works follow up to 2011's Femme Fatale, noting that the Black Eyed Pease frontman will play a role in it.

He previously worked with her on her last album, crafting the track "Big Fat Bass," and hooking up again on his latest single "Scream & Shout."

Spears has also hit the studio with notable hip-hop producer Hit-Boy. Despite nabbing some studio time with Hit-Boy and will, her rep shot down a rumor that she has worked with songwriter Elijah Blake despite an interview he gave where he opened up about potential tracks with Ms. Spears.

Brit Brit's album is still in its "early planning stages." 

I cannot wait for new music from Britney!! 

(Story Via: MTV News)