"
Outrageous" is a song recorded by American singer
Britney Spears for her fourth studio album,
In the Zone (2003). It was written and produced by
R. Kelly, with vocal production provided by
Trixster and Penelope Magnet. The song was released on July 20, 2004, by
Jive Records, as the fourth and final single from
In the Zone. "Outrageous" was the record label's choice for first and second single, but Spears pushed for "
Me Against the Music" and "
Toxic" respectively, to be released instead. It was finally announced as a single after it was selected as the theme song for the 2004 film
Catwoman. "Outrageous" is an
R&B song with influences of
hip hop and an exotic feel. Lyrically, it talks about
materialism and entertainment. "Outrageous" received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its funky sound, while others deemed it as "forgettable".