Criminal" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears. It is set to be released as the fourth single from her seventh studio album, Femme Fatale. "Criminal" was written and produced by Max Martin and Shellback, with additional writing by Tiffany Amber. Spears first posted a snippet of the track online in March 2, 2011, prior to the album's release. Following a poll on her Facebook page, she revealed that the song was set to be a single after the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. Spears explained that when she first listened to the song, she felt it was different and unlike anything she had heard before. The artwork for the single was released on September 14, 2011.
"Criminal" is a guitar-driven midtempo song, which incorporates a folk-style flute melody. It is influenced by the works of ABBA and Madonna. The song speaks of being in love with an outlaw. "Criminal" received positive critical appreciation, with reviewers praising its organic and refreshing feel in comparison with the rest of the album. After the release of Femme Fatale, the song charted due to digital sales on the South Korean International chart. An accompanying music video for the song is set to be filmed in England.
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