This is Livvi Franc–and she’s a Being In Total Control of Herself.

That’s the meaning behind “Now I’m That Bitch,” which should really be titled “Now I’m That B.I.T.C.H.” The concept is sort of like Mariah Carey‘s upcoming album track, “H.A.T.E.U.”, which means “Having Another Typical Emotional Upset,” except the title isn’t nearly as drama and the song is probably much less of a shit show.

And now for the better-than-good, more-than-slightly Ciara-inspired video, which literally features the EXACT SAME choreography and styling that I imagined for Brit Brit‘s “Phonography” had it been properly released/performed/acknowledged. (Instead of multi-colored, bungee cord material however, it would be done with phone cords. Is that not the most fucking clever thing you’ve ever even imagined? I digress.) This video is the fierceness, and the last minute alone is worth the price of admission.

Alright, then: We’ve proved that Livvi Franc is actually quite capable of being something more than a one-time urban dancefloor diva. With any luck, she’ll become a Being with A Never-ending Array of No-Nonsense Artistry (or B.A.N.A.N.A. for short.)

You’ll also want to head to her MySpace to check out mixes by some other rather adept professionals, including Jason Nevins and Sam Sparro(!).

This here remix, completely free and available for your download pleasure, is a bit more chilly and sparkling than the original. Quite nice, so take as you will!

DL: Livvi Franc – Now I’m That Bitch (Serafin Remix)

The single, which is already out in the US, will be available for pre-order in the UK starting on Monday, and in digital outlets on September 6.

Purchase “Now I’m That Bitch” on iTunes US | MySpace

Looks like I found my new ringtone….this one is, no joke, on fire. Full of siren-like electro squeaks and a harder bass, the Jason Nevins Radio Mix of “Break The Ice” will get you feeling hot as ice in no time. Grab this one while it’s around, it’s nice and fresh!

EDIT: And if you since you want to be like me, go ahead and download the ringer that I’m using for my phone, constructed from this very song! It’s in the download section below.

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DL: Britney Spears – Break The Ice (Jason Nevins Radio Mix)
DL: Break The Ice Ringtone

I haven’t done one of these in a while. Let’s call it superstition. I feel like every time I do, she goes mental again. So let’s double knock on wood this time.

That being said, Britney’s in good shape. Her father’s been keeping her in line for the past few weeks, and her only escape is the dance studio. She’s been at Millenium just about every day. She’s also teaching a class for children there, and the interviews with the studio owner and the children’s parents have been overwhelmingly positive.

In her latest trip to the studio, she was pictured carrying her own CD, Blackout. As we know, “Break The Ice” is the next intended single. There’s rumor abound that she’s been fighting Jive to release “Hot As Ice” instead, but that wouldn’t surprise me in the least. She fights with them for nearly every single release.

Jason Nevins has already posted a snippet of his remix on his Myspace, and it’s synth-rock heaven. Nevins’ remixes are generally heavy on the guitars, and this one is no exception. So if you’re looking for an alternative to trance-happy dub mixes, then look no further than the Nevin’s mix.

But besides all that, Brit’s been just dandy. A little too dandy. No, don’t jinx it. Don’t jinx it.

DL: Britney Spears – Break The Ice (Jason Nevins Remix) [Snippet]

Image Credit: JFX Online, BreatheHeavy
Song Credit: Shameless@BMK