"
Criticize" is a song written by
Alexander O'Neal and
Jellybean Johnson and recorded by American recording artist
Alexander O'Neal. It is the second single from the singer's second solo album,
Hearsay (1987). The song's distinctive backing vocals were performed by
Lisa Keith. Following the successful chart performances of the
Hearsay single "
Fake", "Criticize" was released as the album's second single.