PinkPantheress brings us Stateside with the Stars of Fancy Some More

BY: CARESSE LIANG / STAFF WRITER

PinkPantheress is dressed in red and plaid, dancing on Jimmy Fallon. (PHOTO CREDIT: @/pinkpantheress2/X.)

Her name is Pink, and she’s really glad to bring you Fancy Some More, by PinkPantheress. Released on Oct. 10,  this UK-garage remix album offers a complete reimagining of the original with 22 new tracks—all of them featuring dazzling collaborations with other producers and singers. 

It's amazing how Victoria Beverley Walker, whose stage name is PinkPantheress, maintains each of the artists’ musical styles and blends them with her own masterful synthesizers. 

Each song has two-to-three remixes, tied with a specific artist. With this extensive list, it’s hard to pick which ones stood out to me the most.

Right off the bat, it starts with “Illegal,” and its pairing with three artists: Brazilian singer Anitta; the K-pop group, SEVENTEEN; and English DJ Nia Archives. While all three songs share the same fast tempo as the original song, there are some significant changes made by each artist. 

Anitta’s version adds new lyrics, SEVENTEEN’s completely changes the instrumental, its pacing, and Nia’s version adds new adlibs, fastens the tempo, and uses new electronic-music elements. For those who enjoy the original version, I suggest sticking with Anitta’s, while both SEVENTEEN and Nia Archive bring a new creative spin to the dance-pop song.

PinkPantheress, dressed in colorful leggings and a black-sequin top, standing in front of her shadow. (PHOTO CREDIT: PAPER MAGAZINE.)

Out of all the songs on disk one, the one that I had been anticipating was “Stars,” featuring Korean soloist Yves. Coming fifth on the list, this song utilizes both of their styles in one—PinkPantheress’ garage beat and Yves’ signature alternative R&B—to create a beautiful remix stylized by its synth-pop.

I deeply recommend this song for those who enjoy songs that release a sense of comfort and nostalgia, as this song reminds me of the early 2000s. As a long-time fan of both of these extraordinary artists, this remix nestles itself nicely in my playlist.

Other recommendations are the songs: “Tonight,” featuring Jade; “Noises,” featuring JT; “Nice to Know You,” featuring Sugababes; “Stateside,” featuring Zara Larsson; “Stateside,” featuring Kylie Minogue; and “Romeo,” featuring Rachel Chinouriri. 

Out of these, one notable track was “Stateside,” featuring Swedish singer Zara Larsson. Many people remember Larsson for previous records, such as Lush Life, Symphony, and Ain’t My Fault. 

Her inclusion in this song brings a funky, club-like energy to the beat—perfectly encapsulating the summertime aesthetic of Larsson’s recent performances. The addition of the techno-infused sound in the song carries the album’s nostalgic, 2000s-inspired mood.

Moving onto disk two, PinkPantheress expands the album’s collaborations with more artists, this time partnering with a variety of DJs and music producers. 

The one that struck out to me was “Girl Like Me,” featuring Haitian-Canadian music producer Kaytranada. His signature groovy, bass-heavy production complements PinkPantheress’ slowed vocals nicely, generating a smooth and refreshing experience between the listener and the artist. 

While this song is slower than the rest of the songs in this album, I think it was a perfect accompaniment to mellow out the rapid pacing that defines much of the record. I deeply love the composition of this version of “Girl Like Me,” as Kaytranada’s instrumental—filled with rich basslines, airy synths, and subtle percussion—exemplifies the feeling of letting it all go.

Although disk two is filled with talented producers, I found that it became slightly overwhelming with the combination of each song coming together as a follow-up. I personally think it’s best to digest this album over time, instead of trying to rush through it.

PinkPantheress, dressed down in a royal-blue sweater and red bottoms. Surrounded are her signature drawing motifs. (PHOTO CREDIT: 34TH STREET MAGAZINE.)

Regardless of the selections in each disk, PinkPantheress maintains the same quality and depth from the original album, Fancy That. I frankly love the direction she took to make this album as enthusiastically strong as it can be—while being authentic to her work. I would recommend this album to anyone that enjoys a simple night of dancing, whether it be alone or with a few buddies. 

PinkPantheress definitely put Stars in my eyes, and now all I hope for is my own Romeo.