Facemelt

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"Facemelt"
Single by Rita Ora
from the album Ora
Released 30 April 2013
Format Digital download
Recorded 2011
Length 1:34
Label
Writer(s)
Producer(s) Switch
Rita Ora chronology

"Lay Down Your Weapons"
(2013)
"Facemelt"
(2013)

"Facemelt" is a song recorded by British recording artist Rita Ora, taken from her debut studio album, Ora. It was written by James Fauntleroy II with co-writing and production from Harley Justice Wertheimer and David Taylor. The song samples Brap, written and performed by Bart B More with original vocals performed by Ora herself. The song was released as the fifth and final single from Ora's debut album on 30 April 2013.[1]

Background and composition

The song was originally due to be released in 2011 before Ora rose to fame, and an official remix by Jacob Plant was created and never released.[2] In January 2013, Ora released Radioactive as the fourth single from Ora and was featured on K Koke's single, "Lay Down Your Weapons", which peaked on the UK Singles Chart at number 18.[3] Later she begun working on her second studio album, claiming it will be much clearer.[4] In April 2013, Ora confirmed that "Facemelt" would be released as the album's fifth single.[1]

Music video

The music video for "Facemelt" was released on 30 April 2013 on Hunger TV and it was directed by British photographer Rankin.[5] In the video, Ora is seen sporting a mohawk hair-do, dark make-up and a low-cut strapless top.[1]

On 14 May 2013 Hunger TV released a second version of the video (also directed by Rankin), which contains a guest appearance from fashion model Cara Delevingne.[6]

Track listing

Digital download
No. Title Length
1. "Facemelt" (album version) 1:34

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Rita Ora Channels Rihanna In New Rankin Video". mtv.co.uk. 2013-04-26. Retrieved 2013-05-15. 
  2. "Rita Ora -Facemelt (Jacob Plant Extended Mix)". YouTube. 2011-10-08. 
  3. "2013 Top 40 Official Singles Chart UK Archive 23rd March 2013". theofficialcharts.com. Retrieved 2013-08-18. 
  4. "Rita Ora: 'Second album is much clearer'". digitalspy.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-08-19. 
  5. "Rita Ora - Facemelt". hungertv.com. 2013-04-30. Retrieved 2013-05-15. 
  6. "Rita and Cara: Facemelt – The Remix". hungertv.com. 2013-05-14. Retrieved 2013-05-15. 
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