The Spice Girls returned to the studio in August 1999 , after an eight-month recording break to start work on their third and last studio album . The album 's sound was initially more pop-influenced , similar to their first two albums , and included production from Eliot Kennedy . The album 's sound took a mature direction when American producers like Rodney Jerkins , Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis came on to collaborate with the group . In December 1999 they performed live for a UK-only tour , Christmas in Spiceworld , in London and Manchester , also showcasing new songs from the third album . During 1999 , the group recorded the character Amneris ' song " My Strongest Suit " in Elton John 's and Tim Rice 's '' Aida '' , a concept album which would later go on to fuel the musical version of Verdi 's '' Aida '' . The band performed again at the 2000 Brit Awards , where they received a Lifetime Achievement Award . Despite being at the event , Halliwell did not join her former bandmates on stage . In November 2000 , the group released '' Forever '' . Sporting a new edgier R&B sound , the album received a lukewarm response from critics
2000 Brit Awards
2000 Brit Awards
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