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Britney Spears “Toxic"
53 minutes Posted Oct 12, 2023 at 6:00 am.
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This week on One Song, Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY get Toxic! Join for LUXXURY’s thesis on why the song is a pop masterpiece that weds high art and obscure sonic references with Britney Spears’ bubblegum vocals. There’s also all of the usual deep dives, rabbit holes, and interpolations — Including a James Bond connection. 


Artist: Britney Spears

Album: In the Zone

Released: 2003

Genres: Electropop, Dance Pop

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