On 4 June 2013 , Azalea confirmed that British recording artist Rita Ora would feature on her debut studio '' The New Classic '' , after previously announcing Ora 's feature on 26 December 2012 . She stated , " I had a song in mind , and I need a woman with a big voice to sing the chorus because I ca n't do it " . Azalea then asked Perry if she could record " Black Widow " for her album , which Perry then agreed to . The record , however , was never sent to Azalea and on 1 August 2013 , she denied that Ora would be collaborating with her on the album . Azalea then met Perry for the first time , as her supporting act at the iTunes Festival that year . At the festival , Perry approached Azalea with an offer to record " Black Widow " as she felt the song would suit her better . Azalea was then invited to Perry 's after party that night , where the two exchanged numbers , and Perry sent Azalea the record . When Azalea received the song , it only consisted of a hook and a beat . She initially wanted Perry to sing the song 's hook , but Perry was unable to because of time constraints . In an interview , Azalea mentioned , " It needed someone who could really sing , as Katy 's voice is awesome . The sky 's the limit for Rita . Rita 's a superstar and she will only get bigger . Rita is a great fit . Her voice can blow people away . " Azalea and Ora then begun recording " Black Widow " in November 2013 after the MTV Europe Music Awards , and completed it in January 2014
MTV Europe Music Awards
2013 MTV Europe Music Awards
Black Widow (Iggy Azalea song)