Natalia Kills gives it away for free
There was a time, before she found Jesus, that all Lady Gaga sang about was fame and fashion. And while I don't disagree with Gaga's new lyrical inspiration, I miss the element of simplicity.
So, Natalia Kills fills that void quite nicely. I've loved every single she's released so far. Her knack for exploring the darker side of pop music is something that is refreshing in this day of big pop stars singing about nothing more than partying and hookups.
With "Free", we find Natalia at her cheekiest and most lighthearted. The ode to living large on a small budget is visually counterpointed with video that looks like a Vogue photo shoot from the 80s, right down to the big shoulder pads and androgynous fashion.
And of course, she pokes fun at the concept of haute couture with jarrring shots of her head on a bodybuilder's body, her neck stretched out in tribal fashion and her hair bun on fire.
The song, produced by will.i.am, who also guests on the track, is insanely catchy and fun. I can't wait for her debut Perfectionist to finally be released in August.