Don't cross Iggy Azalea or Rita Ora. The two blonde ladies teamed up, gearing up to get the wheels in motion and portray sexy samurais in the 'Kill Bill'-inspired music video for "Black Widow," the latest single from the Aussie rap sensation's debut studio album, "The New Classic." The hate and revenge is echoed in the cinematic new clip features female assassins, pays homage to '70s kung-fu flicks and it's pretty killer.
"Black Widow," was co-written by Katy Perry, boasts a hook sung by British singer Ora, and its lyrics chronicle subjects of revenge and feminism in a failed romantic relationship. "It has a little bit of a 'Dark Horse' vibe," Azalea commented. "The beat is a bit grimy... catchy, but it's very hip-hop-y. It's not a pop-driven record, and Rita really sings on it." Azalea explained the song's meaning: "It's kind of about being so enamored with somebody that you're so obsessed with them that you just hate their guts and just want to kill them," she said. "To me they love it and then they crush it."
Directed by Director X, the visual starts off with an opening skit where we see Azalea working as a waitress at a diner, who takes the order of Ora's character and her obnoxious male companion, played by "Kill Bill" actor Michael Madsen. It seems to get on Azalea's nerves. she begins to dream up ways she and her blonde sidekick would work together to take him down. From there on, it's an all-out action sequence, as Azalea enters samurai training, while Ora wins a hand of poker against T.I. and "Goodfellas" actor Paul Sorvino, who make quick cameos.
"Black Widow," was co-written by Katy Perry, boasts a hook sung by British singer Ora, and its lyrics chronicle subjects of revenge and feminism in a failed romantic relationship. "It has a little bit of a 'Dark Horse' vibe," Azalea commented. "The beat is a bit grimy... catchy, but it's very hip-hop-y. It's not a pop-driven record, and Rita really sings on it." Azalea explained the song's meaning: "It's kind of about being so enamored with somebody that you're so obsessed with them that you just hate their guts and just want to kill them," she said. "To me they love it and then they crush it."
Directed by Director X, the visual starts off with an opening skit where we see Azalea working as a waitress at a diner, who takes the order of Ora's character and her obnoxious male companion, played by "Kill Bill" actor Michael Madsen. It seems to get on Azalea's nerves. she begins to dream up ways she and her blonde sidekick would work together to take him down. From there on, it's an all-out action sequence, as Azalea enters samurai training, while Ora wins a hand of poker against T.I. and "Goodfellas" actor Paul Sorvino, who make quick cameos.
Influenced by a beloved film, the girls reunite and get their "Kill Bill" steez on at the end of the video, which is heavily inspired by the Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill," as both music stars rocking one-piece leather suits, and using samurai swords fighting off a group of men with their impressive sword skills and ultimately having the black widow venomous spider take down Madsen with their stunning swordplay. Ora's cleavage at the poker table scene is pretty intense. Watch the video now and don’t forget to see the girls perform the song together live at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards next Sunday.
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