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Criminal


"Criminal" is a song by Britney Spears, released as the fourth and final single from her seventh studio album, "Femme Fatale." The original key of the song is D minor. It was written and produced by Max Martin and Shellback, well-known Swedish songwriters and producers. The track incorporates elements of pop and electropop genres. As for some trivia, the music video for "Criminal" caused controversy due to its portrayal of Spears and her real-life then-boyfriend engaged in criminal activities. It was described as a mid-tempo song with a catchy and seductive melody, characterized by Spears' sultry vocals and a memorable chorus.