PinkPantheress’s latest mixtape, Fancy That, is officially out, and the project marks a significant evolution in her musical direction. Known for her use of nostalgic samples and minimalist production, the artist now pivots toward a more intentional and curated sound.
Fancy That unfolds like the arc of a night out, beginning with excitement, dipping into chaos, and ending in quiet introspection. Unlike her previous projects, the mixtape features no guest artists, allowing PinkPantheress’s voice and vision to remain at the forefront. Executive-produced by the artist herself alongside Aksel Arvid, the project also features contributions from producers across the UK and US, including Phil, Jkarri, and The Dare.
Throughout the mixtape, PinkPantheress leans into UK pop heritage and genre-blurring influences. She samples everyone from Sugababes to Basement Jaxx, Just Jack, and even Nardo Wick, using these references not just for nostalgia, but to build layered, narrative-driven songs.
The opening track, “Illegal,” sets the tone with a sense of hushed anticipation. “Is this illegal? It feels illegal,” she repeats in a breathy chant — the sound of sneaking out and teetering on the edge of something thrilling. Next comes “Girl Like Me,” where she flips a Romeo-era Basement Jaxx hook into a wistful yet euphoric piece, capturing the joy and melancholy of the dancefloor.
“Tonight,” the lead single, has already become a TikTok phenomenon, bolstered by a viral dance Pink performed alongside celebrities. Its fluttery string-led beat pairs perfectly with playful, confident lyrics: “Wanna sex with me? Come talk to me,” she sings, striking a balance between brattiness and vulnerability. It’s pop at its most self-aware, catchy, cheeky, and smart.
Other highlights include “Stars,” which revisits an unreleased 2021 track through a Just Jack interpolation, and “Noises,” a rougher, jungle-inflected entry that samples Nardo Wick. “Nice To Know You” takes a more obscure Sugababes track and reshapes it into something tender and unpredictable. Meanwhile, “Stateside” channels the sardonic charm of Lily Allen’s The Fear era, blending indie-pop with cultural commentary.
The mixtape closes with “Romeo,” where PinkPantheress offers emotional clarity without melodrama. She narrates a kind of romantic detachment with wit and weariness, delivering lines like, “Step one: Don’t let yourself fall in love / ’Cause that is not fun,” with a shrug of half-sincerity. “You’re my Romeo / And I just changed your name, now it’s Romeo,” she sings, encapsulating delusion, satire, and raw truth in a single breath.
Take in Fancy That below.
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Fave Song: Destiny's Child 'Dangerously in love'
Fave Colour: Grey.
With £1m what would you do: I would do my part to provide opportunities to the less fortunate. Then do my best to change the world in my own way through sports and talent building.
