Work It

Recorded for Working Class Woman in Montreal and Berlin, with Marie Davidson writing and producing alongside Pierre Guerineau. Davidson built the track in Ableton and later described adding sampled gym weights and metal chains, while Guerineau shaped the bassline and chorus arrangement. The track was the breakout centerpiece of Working Class Woman, a 2018 Ninja Tune release that drew strong critical praise. The New York Times singled it out as a “minor anthem,” helping define Davidson’s profile in contemporary electronic music. It became Marie Davidson’s signature track and was quickly reworked by Soulwax, extending its reach beyond the album version. Its work-centric spoken-word refrain continued to circulate in DJ sets and year-end coverage, keeping it one of Davidson’s best-known recordings.