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Britney Spears “Toxic"

· 55 min

Episode Britney Spears “Toxic"

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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

Featured songs: Like I Love You by Justin Timberlake, Rumble by Link Wray & The Wraymen, Miserlou by Dick Dale, Pipeline by The Chantays, Livin' la Vida Loca by Ricky Martin, The James Bond Theme by John Barry, Bad Sign, Good Sign by Monty Norman, Touch Me by Cathy Dennis, All The Parties by Drake and Chief Keef, West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys

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