"Sex & Stardust" is a 2019 song by American singer-songwriter, ZZ Ward. [1] Ward wrote that the song was one that connected with her emotions while writing it, portraying a relationship going through troubles including heartbreak, betrayal, and cheating. [2] [3] [4] "Sex & Stardust" was not featured on any albums by Ward.
"Sex & Stardust" | ||||
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Song by ZZ Ward | ||||
Released | December 13, 2019 | |||
Genre | [3] [4] | |||
Length | 3:07 | |||
Label | Hollywood Records | |||
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Producer(s) | Dave Basset | |||
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The music video was originally released December 10, 2019 but was later re-released on January 24, 2023. [5] [6] The video was directed by Stephen Kinigopoulos and Alexa King. [4]
Ward provided the main concept for the music video, stating that it took inspiration from the movie, Kill Bill. [2] The video features Ward as an Uma Thurman-inspired character, and a man in a diner while it is being robbed. Together they methodically disarm the robbers, afterwards being arrest themselves. [2] [6]
Credits adapted from Spotify: [1]
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