Toxic

Britney Spears’ “Toxic” (2004) is a seductive dance-pop track that many consider her magnum opus. Fueled by a slinky Bollywood-inspired string hook and pulsing electronic beat, the song finds Britney comparing love to a dangerous yet irresistible drug. Her breathy vocals ride the futuristic production, which was groundbreaking for pop at the time. “Toxic” soared to the top of charts around the world, won Britney her first Grammy, and delivered one of pop’s most memorable music videos (the spy-themed clip with Britney as a secret agent). Over a decade later, the track remains a pop masterpiece — edgy, infectious, and utterly addictive.