An early version of the dance club track was leaked online last week, and Spears told her fans via Twitter to wait for the final cut, which made its way onto airwaves a day ahead of its scheduled launch at midnight on Tuesday.
Britney Spears' new single an early hit with fans
"Hold It Against Me" is the first single from the pop princess in more than a year and the initial release from Spears' new album, due out in March.
Britney Spears Hold it Against Me
The release of the new song follows a drama-free year for Spears after her 2009 hit album "Circus", which marked the singer's musical comeback after a year-long personal and career meltdown.
"Don't HOLDITAGAINSTME for coming out early. I couldn't wait any longer. Hope you don't mind, " Spears, 29, said on her official Facebook site.
Tommy Chuck, program director at Florida radio station 93.3 WFLZ, told MTV.com that the station had been playing the single every hour on Monday.
"The reaction has been great. Both on Facebook and Twitter, people are glad Britney's back; (they're) thanking us for playing the song, telling us how amazing she is, and all the air staff loved it. It's a solid single, and it'll be a big hit for her," Chuck said.
Britney Spears Hold it Against Me
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