Industry Apr 17, 2026
Dua Lipa Praises Britney Spears' "Tortured" Hit Song
“I listened to it and I was like, ‘This is impossible to make a song out of, but I love it!’” says co-writer Christian Karlsson
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Dua Lipa has identified a Britney Spears song as one of the greatest pop songs ever made, despite the challenging writing process described as "torture" by co-writer Christian Karlsson. Karlsson recalled initial difficulties with the song's material, stating, "I think it's one of the greatest pop songs ever made. It makes me feel nostalgic, but also if it came out yesterday, it would be an absolute smash." Originally reported by MusicRadar.