Toxic

Album: single release only (2023)
Charted: 29
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Songfacts®:

  • Reading, England, rapper Songer's "Toxic" is a freestyle reimagining of Britney Spears' iconic hit. When he debuted it in his 2021 BL@CKBOX Session, it shattered all previous viewership records on the channel, leaving fans feverishly awaiting its official release. Songer finally secured sample clearance over two years later and gifted the full track to fans via Relentless Records on December 21, 2023, as a festive treat.
  • The lyrics showcase Songer's confident and boastful rap style. He asserts his originality and skill, claiming he's ahead of the curve and influencing trends. This contrasts with the themes of manipulation and obsessive love explored in Britney Spears' original "Toxic."
  • Songer wrote all the lyrics himself and co-produced the track with Cam300g. The writers of Britney Spears' "Toxic" - Bloodshy, Avant, Cathy Dennis and Henrik Jonback - also get credited.

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