Released on March 16, 2009, is the breakthrough second single from the English synth-pop duo La Roux , consisting of vocalist Elly Jackson and producer Ben Langmaid. The track played a pivotal role in the late-2000s synth-pop revival, combining 1980s-inspired analog textures with contemporary electronic production. Lyrical and Musical Composition
The single peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart, where it remained for four consecutive weeks. In the U.S., it reached number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart. La Roux - In For The Kill (Official Video)
This dubstep reimagining by Skream was highly praised by Jackson for capturing the "dark and sparse" emotional core of the lyrics. It won "Best Dancefloor Filler" at the NME Awards and saw a 600% sales spike after being featured in the HBO series Entourage . Released on March 16, 2009, is the breakthrough
A 2010 remix featuring a verse by Kanye West further cemented the duo's international profile. Commercial and Critical Achievement In the U
The music video, directed by , heavily leans into an 1980s aesthetic.
The track is characterized by Jackson's signature high-pitched "power-elf" vocals and Langmaid's minimalist, 80s-influenced analog beats . Its primary melodic influence was the title theme from the 1980s animated series Pole Position . Visual Analysis: The Official Music Video