"Purge" is a song written and performed by American singer Willow featuring fellow American singer Siiickbrain. Produced by No Love for the Middle Child, it was released on April 1, 2022, through Roc Nation.
Composition "Purge" is a pop-punk and rock song which has been described as an aggressive, high-energy, "screamo-tinged" track. It reminded journalist Emily Zemler of the 2000s. Several publications noted that the song was Willow's most heavy song to date.
Music video The music video for "Purge", self-directed by Willow, was uploaded to YouTube a week prior to the song's release on other music streaming platforms.
Synopsis In the clip, the two artists move around a warehouse with low light levels. Willow applies a tattoo to Siiickbrain's face. The two sing and yell into each others' faces, and kiss in a car. After kissing, the duo destroys the car they were inside of using baseball bats.
Reception Zemler remarked that, though the clip was most likely filmed prior to the Chris Rock–Will Smith slapping incident, where the latter was slapped by the former, the clip felt like a "pointed statement" directed at Rock due to the two singers "showcas[ing their] shaven heads", as if it was meant to be a response to Rock's jokes about Jada Pinkett Smith's baldness. Brenton Blanchet called the music video a "good time".
Credits Credits are adapted from Spotify."Purge" by Willow (featuring Siiickbrain), Spotify. To view the song's credits, go to the options button (three vertical dots) and press "Show credits".
Willow Smith – performer, songwriter Siiickbrain – performer, songwriter No Love for the Middle Child – producer
Release history + Release history and formats for "Purge" Country Date Format(s) Label Ref. Various April 1, 2022 "Purge" by Willow (featuring Siiickbrain), Apple Music.
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