{"id":5532,"date":"2025-07-20T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/?p=5532"},"modified":"2026-03-02T21:48:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T12:48:17","slug":"%e3%83%a1%e3%83%bc%e3%82%ac%e3%83%b3%e3%83%bb%e3%83%88%e3%83%ac%e3%82%a4%e3%83%8a%e3%83%bc%e3%80%8c%e3%82%af%e3%83%aa%e3%83%9f%e3%83%8a%e3%83%ab%e3%82%ba%ef%bc%88criminals%ef%bc%89%e3%80%8d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/en\/5532\/","title":{"rendered":"Meghan Trainor \u2013 Criminals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Meghan_Trainor_December_2014.jpg\" alt=\"Meghan Trainor\" class=\"wp-image-5530\" style=\"width:900px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Meghan_Trainor_December_2014.jpg 640w, https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Meghan_Trainor_December_2014-300x242.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meghan Trainor \u2013 <em>Criminals<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Released on September 20, 2024, as the lead single from the deluxe edition of her album <em>Timeless<\/em>, \u201cCriminals\u201d shows Meghan Trainor stepping into a sultrier, more daring pop territory. With playful lyrics and a confident groove, the song portrays forbidden love as a crime worth committing.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sYFTsyioShE?si=P9b3SzVq5pqWydQc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Song Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCriminals\u201d is a cheeky pop track layered with catchy hooks and a slow-burning rhythm. Trainor sings about a relationship that feels so good it must be wrong, fully embracing the thrill of crossing moral lines. Lyrics like \u201cLock me up \u2019cause I\u2019ve been bad \/ And I know I\u2019ll do it again\u201d celebrate indulgence and self-awareness, wrapped in an empowering pop package. The production blends sexy guitars, retro-tinged beats, and tight harmonies to deliver both sass and sophistication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Songwriting and Production<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The song was written by Meghan Trainor, Tyler Johnson, and Josh Kear. Production was led by Meghan\u2019s brother Justin Trainor, with additional production by Andrew Wells. Their collaboration results in a finely polished sound that emphasizes Meghan\u2019s expressive vocals while layering instrumental textures that support the theme of guilty pleasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Charts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCriminals\u201d peaked at No.\u202f100 on the Billboard Hot 100, but its impact was stronger on other charts. It reached No.\u202f92 in Canada and climbed to No.\u202f5 on Poland\u2019s Airplay Top 100. In the U.S., it entered the top 10 on both the Adult Pop and Pop Airplay charts. Its inclusion as the opening theme for the Netflix miniseries <em>The Perfect Couple<\/em> caused a major boost in popularity, increasing its streaming numbers by over 1,700%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Music Video<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although no official music video has been released, Meghan performed \u201cCriminals\u201d live throughout her 2024 <em>Timeless Tour<\/em>, including a standout performance at Madison Square Garden. A lyric video and visualizer were made available on her official channels, using bold visuals and moody tones to mirror the song\u2019s themes of danger, desire, and playful rebellion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCriminals\u201d marks a confident step forward in Meghan Trainor\u2019s musical evolution. Framing love as a crime, she delivers a playful, powerful track that both seduces and empowers. As part of <em>Timeless<\/em>, it stands out as a bold anthem of self-acceptance and risk-taking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meghan Trainor &#8211; Criminals (Live from Madison Square Garden)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7lmu30dY_u8?si=RgcPQBt68RLEIn0i\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-daily-music-life wp-block-embed-daily-music-life\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/en\/1839\/\" class=\"st-cardlink st-embed-cardlink\"><div class=\"kanren st-cardbox\"><dl class=\"clearfix\"><dt class=\"st-card-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SnapShot102-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/dt><dd><p class=\"st-cardbox-t\">Hit songs of the 2020s<\/p><div class=\"st-card-excerpt smanone\"><p>The 2020s have been a decade of rapid evolution in music, driven by technology and accelerated globalization. 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Join us on a journey to explore the cutting-edge music &#8230; <\/p><\/div><\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-daily-music-life wp-block-embed-daily-music-life\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/en\/7784\/\" class=\"st-cardlink st-embed-cardlink\"><div class=\"kanren st-cardbox\"><dl class=\"clearfix\"><dt class=\"st-card-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/music.mistermakun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/57fb59e4-ab5b-4d71-8617-d8354630e190-1-150x150.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/dt><dd><p class=\"st-cardbox-t\">Best Hi-Res Music Streaming Services : 5 Top Picks for Audiophiles and Beginners<\/p><div class=\"st-card-excerpt smanone\"><p>What Is Hi-Res Audio? A Beginner-Friendly Explanation (And Why It Sounds Better) Hi-Res Audio (High-Resolution Audio) refers to music files recorded and delivered at a higher sampling rate and bit depth than standard CD quality (44.1kHz \/ 16-bit). Common hi-res formats include 96kHz \/ 24-bit and 192kHz \/ 24-bit. Why Does Hi-Res Sound Better? Hi-res audio increases both temporal resolution and dynamic range: Higher sampling rate (kHz) \u2192 More accurate waveform reconstruction, better transients, more realistic ambience Greater bit depth (24-bit) \u2192 Wider dynamic range (up to ~144dB), improved microdynamics Lossless encoding \u2192 No perceptual compression artifacts Key Benefits of &#8230; <\/p><\/div><\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meghan Trainor \u2013 Criminals Released on September 20, 2024, as the lead single from the deluxe edition of her album Timeless, \u201cCriminals\u201d shows Meghan Trainor stepping into a sultrier, more daring pop territory. With playful lyrics and a confident groove, the song portrays forbidden love as a crime worth committing. Song Overview \u201cCriminals\u201d is a cheeky pop track layered with catchy hooks and a slow-burning rhythm. Trainor sings about a relationship that feels so good it must be wrong, fully embracing the thrill of crossing moral lines. 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