La Roux - In For The Kill (official Video) May 2026
A 2010 remix featuring a verse by Kanye West further cemented the duo's international profile. Commercial and Critical Achievement
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 . La Roux - In For The Kill (Official Video)
A second video was later released in 2010 to promote the song in the United States. Directed by the creative team LEGS , this version was filmed at New York's historic Hotel Chelsea and featured more vibrant, character-driven imagery. Cultural Impact and Remixes A 2010 remix featuring a verse by Kanye
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 A second video was later released in 2010