“Work” is the debut single recorded by Australian rapper Iggy Azalea. It was released on 17 March 2013 as the lead single from her debut studio album, The New Classic (2014). The song was co-written by Azalea, Trocon Markous Roberts, Natalie Sims and the Invisible Men, and produced by the latter in collaboration with 1st Down of FKi. Inspired by the chord progression in Outkast’s “B.O.B” (2000), Azalea wrote the track with inspirational and motivational intentions to portray her life story. Musically, “Work” is a snap trap song that features Azalea employing a defiant staccato delivery in double-time, over a dark balladic beat. Its lyrical content is autobiographical, and discusses Azalea’s work ethic and re-location from Mullumbimby, New South Wales to Miami. Upon release, “Work” was met with universal acclaim from music critics, who commended the song’s lyrical content and Azalea’s vocal delivery. Commercially, the song was a sleeper hit and became Azalea’s breakthrough into mainstream success. It reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart and number 54 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and attained top ten peaks on the UK R&B Chart and US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts. The song’s accompanying music video was directed by Jonas & Francois and premiered on 13 March 2013. Inspired by several films, the video depicted Azalea’s biographical journey from life on the streets to Hollywood, and featured Azalea engaging in twerking and lap dancing sequences. Critics praised the clip’s storyline and fashion, along with Azalea’s dancing abilities. The video was recognised with a MTV Video Music Award nomination and three UK Music Video Award nominations. Azalea performed “Work” live throughout 2013 at various festivals and on tour as a supporting act for Rita Ora, Nas and Beyoncé. In 2014, Azalea reprised the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and during The New Classic Tour. “Work” has been covered by recording artists Selena Gomez and Jon Lilygreen, and a remix for the song was commissioned by Island Records, featuring American rapper Wale.