Music / First LookWatch Breach and Kelis’ decade-defying new videoThe remix becomes the new release as the singer debuts her music video for “The Key” with a time-travelling video to matchShareLink copied ✔️November 11, 2014MusicFirst LookTextSam Ashurst “We got so much history,” says Kelis as she sits on a plinth, wearing huge hair and an outfit that makes her look every bit the disco diva she most definitely is. She’s on a set that looks like it’s been pulled straight from a 70s dance show and, sure enough, we see she’s surrounded by silhouettes, frozen, ready to move. But then – plot twist! – the piano kicks in, the song shifts from 70s disco to 90s house, and the dancers are revealed to be wearing outfits more suited to Friday night raves than Saturday Night Fever. Inspired by his remix of her recent single, “Rumble”, Kelis took British producer Breach into the studio to transform the song into a brand-new cut, retitling it “The Key”. The shift from soulful R&B into huge dance banger is cleverly reflected in a video (from Oliver Hadlee Pearch, the brain behind Jungle's surprise-packed “Time” vid) that’ll make you want to stick a 90s smiley face badge onto your favourite 70s fur coat. We got so much history, indeed. “The Key” is released on December 14, 2014 Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREWatch: Lil Uzi Vert doesn’t believe we’re in realityWatch: beabadoobee on AI slop, the Gen Z stare and Zayn Malikfakemink: ‘I’m the Eminem of the UK underground’Ass, miso soup and furries: beabadoobee’s 5 most chaotic online momentsbeabadoobee: ‘You’ve got to embrace the fuck-ups and the failures’ Antonio MarrasAntonio Marras wants us to stop and smell the roses for AW26The most revealing lyrics on Harry Styles’ new albumThe rise of EsDeeKid in 5 tracksWatch: Oklou on favourite films, parenthood, and how to say her nameA starter pack guide to the lore of 2hollis‘The internet was a bad parent to me’: 2hollis and Arca in conversation6 times Lil Uzi Vert pushed rap forwardEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy