During a recent conversation tied to Vogue’s Toast to Cinema series, Dua Lipa singled out Britney Spears’ Toxic as one of the strongest pop songs ever made. She said the track still carries the same impact it had when it first arrived, calling attention to how fresh and immediate it continues to feel.
Lipa also described the song as deeply nostalgic, while noting that its production, melody, and energy still land in a modern way. In her view, Toxic is the kind of record that could arrive today and still feel like a major hit. That reaction speaks to the song’s lasting place in pop culture and its influence across generations of artists and listeners.
Originally released in 2004, Toxic became one of Spears’ signature songs and remains a defining release from that era of pop music. Lipa’s comments add to the long-running reputation the track has built over the years, not just as a commercial success, but as a song many artists continue to admire for its style, confidence, and staying power.