Britney SpearsBritney SpearsThings have gone a little haywire in Britney Spears' life of late.

However, it seems that all the commotion has worked wonders for her music.

She's been back in the studio and recorded a new tune, called Baby Boy.

And here in the Showbiz Shed we've had an earful of this musical treat - though we had a hard time believing it was Brit's song.

Think raw and dark rather than sugary sweet pop.

More Gwen Stefani-esque than Britters' usual style.

All in all, a rather mature bit of tune-age.

It seems that she's been digging deep to pull her latest track outta the bag.

She tells how her baby boy deserted her - hmmm... do we reckon she has a certain ex-hubby in mind?

Kevin Federline and Britney Spears in June 2005Brit and Kevin Federline before the splitIt really is worth a listen and you can make your own mind up.

Meanwhile, keep your ear to the ground for Brit's new single, Gimme More, which is rumoured to be set for release in the US next week.