: The song’s melody and music video aesthetic were heavily influenced by the theme of the 1980s animated series Pole Position . 2. Commercial & Cultural Impact
: Producer Skream transformed the upbeat pop track into a dark, bass-heavy dubstep anthem. La Roux - In For The Kill
Experience the original synth-pop aesthetic alongside the legendary dubstep remix that helped define the era: La Roux - In For The Kill (Official Music Video) YouTube · LaRouxVEVO In For The Kill (Skream's Let's Get Ravey Remix) YouTube · La Roux - Topic La Roux - In For The Kill (The Making Of) YouTube · LaRouxVEVO 4. Quick Facts March 16, 2009 Genre Synth-pop / Electropop Album La Roux US Performance #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs : The song’s melody and music video aesthetic
: The song earned a nomination for Best Dance Recording at the 2011 Grammy Awards, while the self-titled debut album won Best Electronic/Dance Album. 3. The Iconic Skream Remix The Iconic Skream Remix : Jackson praised the
: Jackson praised the remix for "re-giving birth" to the song's intended dark atmosphere, noting it was what they would have created if they had been "brave enough" at the time.
: Elly Jackson described the song as being about emotional fearlessness —telling someone exactly how you feel without waiting for a guarantee of their feelings in return.
: It peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart , spending four consecutive weeks in that spot.