What do pop princess Zara Larsson, K-pop soloist Yves, and Swedish rapper Bladee have in common? They’re all features on PinkPantheress’ new album. On Oct. 10, Pink Pantheress dropped her album Fancy Some More, consisting of various remixes from her viral album Fancy That, which was released in May. In my opinion, this is one of the most ambitious remix projects in modern pop music due to its sheer size and versatility. The album itself consists of a whopping total of 24 features, spread across two discs. The first disc consists of vocalists and rappers, while the second consists of various DJs and EDM producers. In comparison, Charli XCX’s remix album Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat only has seventeen features.
When I first saw the feature reveal video, I was shocked. The artists featured on this album are incredibly diverse, spanning many genres and sounds. I’ll admit — I was skeptical at first. How could K-pop, house, Brazilian funk, rap, and hyperpop go together? How would they blend with Pink Pantheress’ unique garage/jungle-inspired sound? I felt like it would be somewhat difficult to get a cohesive album due to how unique each artist was and how different they were compared to each other. To me, some of the features seemed really random. Bladee x Pink Pantheress was not on my 2025 bingo card, but after giving the album a full listen— I’m all here for it.
In this article, I’ll be reviewing the first disc of Fancy Some More — featuring twelve different singers and rappers. This is based solely on my own opinion, as an avid listener and a self-proclaimed OG Pink Pantheress fangirl.
Is it ‘illegal’ for fancy some more to sound this good?
Disc one starts off with two different remixes of “Illegal,” a catchy, viral song that gained massive popularity through a TikTok trend.
The first song features Anitta, a trilingual popstar hailing from Brazil who sings in three languages: Portuguese, Spanish, and English. The song begins with the original intro to “Illegal” — before the beat suddenly drops. A bass line plays, and Anitta begins to melodically sing in both English and Spanish, the lyrics mirroring Pink Pantheress’ original ones with her own style and twist. Then, the beat kicks back in, and as she sings, she self-harmonizes. As her feature comes to an end, she sings the chorus in English, while she vocalizes in the background. This was such a good start to the album. I feel like Anitta’s voice meshes well with Pink Pantheress’ style, and I loved the way that she added her own spin to the song. I loved it so much!
The second version of “Illegal” features SEVENTEEN, a K-pop boy group. The song starts off with the sound of a record scratching, as Pink Pantheress begins to sing. The production is different, and it sounds like there is a different instrument playing the main melody, reminiscent of a retro keyboard. Various record scratching effects are featured throughout the song as well, which feels very nostalgic and homey. As Pink Pantheress starts the chorus, SEVENTEEN begins to sing in the background with her. Then, the beat transitions to where the drums and bass stop, and it’s just the keyboard playing. SEVENTEEN begins to sing their verse, switching from Korean to English. There are a lot of echo effects as well as sound effects in this song, which I find really interesting. It’s definitely reminiscent of the kind of production found in K-pop. In addition to their verse, SEVENTEEN also sings an outro in this version of the song. I love how different and unique this song sounds, and the production was so refreshing to listen to.
a ‘girl like’ pink Pantheress & Okulu
The next remix is of “Girl Like Me,” featuring Oklou. The production is dramatic, moody, and very slow — a big change from the fast drum and bass that defines Pink Pantheress’ style. This rendition of the song reminds me of a lot of the 2000s era R&B. As Oklou croons alongside Pink Pantheress, various sounds play and echo in the background, similar to SEVENTEEN’s version of “Illegal.” My favorite sound effect is a voicemail that plays in the background throughout the song. Overall, I think this is a really fresh and unique take on “Girl Like Me”. The inspiration of 2000s R&B fits in perfectly with Pink Pantheress’ creative vision. It’s one of the most underrated songs on the album.
‘Tonight’… I’m a bit disappointed
The fourth remix is “Tonight,” featuring JADE, an up-and-coming pop singer. Honestly, I’m not sure how I feel about this remix, as the production is exactly the same as the original song. JADE comes on, nearing the end of the song. Her voice is phenomenal, and I love how she switches up her flow during her part, giving her solo a nice touch. However, I feel like, compared to how unique and fresh the previous songs sounded, it just falls flat in the context of the novel sound of the rest of the album. I’m left wanting more.
Yves is my ‘star’
The fifth song on the album features Yves on a remix of the song “Star.” Yves is a former member of the K-pop girl group LOONA. After leaving LOONA, she became a successful solo artist, her style consisting of pop with experimental elements. The production of this remix is really unique, and is entirely different than the original song, giving off a sort of hyperpop, EDM, or house vibe at the beginning. It’s really peppy and catchy, and really fits Yves’ style. After Pink Pantheress sings the introduction, the beat switches and sounds softer, with catchy bass in the background. Yves sings in a mix of Korean and English, her voice echoing. Following Yves’ solo, the beat switches to the original beat of “Star,” before switching to the house-inspired sound that was in the beginning. I loved how unique this song was, it’s different yet it blends in with the rest of the album so well. I really enjoyed listening to it; it’s definitely one of my favorites.
‘noise’ & JT
We’re halfway through disc one. The sixth song on the album is “Noise,” featuring rapper JT. JT used to be a part of the group City Girls, and recently started her own solo career. Unlike the previous song, most of the song remained unchanged beat-wise. However, as JT’s solo approaches the beat changes up, stopping at certain parts while she raps. To me, this has a really satisfying effect, and pairs perfectly with JT’s style as an artist. I think that JT was the perfect feature to have on this song.
‘Nice to know you’, Sugababes!
Pink Pantheress’ song “Nice To Know You” off of Fancy That originally features a really niche sample of the Sugababes singing on the song Spiral by William Orbit. I imagine that being able to get Sugababes on the seventh song for her new album must have felt like a true full-circle moment. The Sugababes are an English girl group whose popularity peaked in the UK during the early 2000s.
The beat to the “Nice to Know You” is completely remixed, giving off more of a 2010s house or disco vibe. Personally, this song is not my favorite, but I can definitely see the appeal for die-hard fans of EDM music. Unlike the other songs where the artists had short solos, the Sugababes sing the majority of the song. I feel like this is fitting because they were originally sampled for the chorus, so it makes sense for them to have several verses. Pink Pantheress can be heard vocalizing throughout the song. At the end, she can be heard harmonizing with the Sugababes. All in all, I think this is a pretty solid song.
Pink Pantheress is ‘Going Stateside’ with Zara Larson, Bladee & Kylie Minogue
The next three songs on the album are all different versions of the song “Stateside.” You may think that this would sound repetitive. I mean, that’s certainly what I originally thought. However, each remix is incredibly unique and has its own sense of charm.
Kylie Minogue, one of the biggest pop icons of the 90s, is on the first remix of “Stateside.” As the song begins and Pink Pantheress sings, the production sounds the same as the original. After Pantheress finishes the first chorus, the song shifts and transitions. The fast D&B-style drums fade, and Minogue begins to sing her part. The beat sounds dreamy in a way. After Minogue sings her first verse, Pantheress sings alongside her for the chorus. Then, Minogue finishes out the outro. Personally, I don’t like Kylie Minogue’s style of singing, so I wasn’t the biggest fan of this remix, but it definitely gave a brand new spin on “Stateside”. It felt very unique.
Bladee was the collaboration that I was NOT expecting on Fancy Some More. Bladee is a Swedish cloud rapper known for his experimental style of music. It’s incredibly difficult to pinpoint his music as one specific genre. Recently, his current style resembles more of a hyper-pop adjacent sound. This influence can be seen in his remix of “Stateside”. The classic rapid drumming that is usually present in Pink Pantheress’ music is absent. In its place, synths, autotune, and echoing vocals give the song a soft, futuristic vibe. In comparison to Pink Pantheress’ vocals, Bladee’s vocals fade in and out. In terms of lyric distribution, I find that Bladee and Pink Pantheress almost take turns singing. This is unlike most of the songs, and I really enjoyed hearing them go back and forth. All in all, this is one of my favorite songs on the album. I love how unique it is.
The most popular song on the new album is Zara Larsson’s remix of “Stateside.” Right now, it has 5 million plays on Spotify. Zara Larsson is such a nostalgic artist, behind mid-2010 pop hits such as Symphony and Never Forget You.
The beat is entirely different, with a completely different vibe. Once again, the fast drums have disappeared, effectively slowing down the song. I can definitely see some elements of 2000s pop as inspirations for the production of this song. I loved Zara Larsson’s vocalizations throughout the song. After Zara Larson began to sing her verse, a glass-breaking sound can be heard, and the beat switches up. There are various sound effects that are played, as she sings, such as a phone chiming. I felt like it fit in perfectly with Pink Pantheress’ style and the retro feel of the song. On top of that, Zara’s vocals were absolutely showstopping. Similar to Kylie Minogue’s remix, Zara Larsson sings the outro. I LOVED this and I can see why it’s so popular. I think this is the best song off the album.
romeo & Ravyn Lenae, Rachel chinouriri
“Romeo” has two separate remixes on disc one, by Ravyn Lenae and Rachel Chinouriri, respectively.
In Ravyn Lenae’s version of “Romeo”, the beat to the song is completely different. It sounds very lively and has certain elements that really make it stand out, such as upbeat synths. I’m not sure what genre to classify it as. Pop? I love Lenae’s adlibs of ‘Ow!’ and her vocals throughout the song. After Pink Pantheress sings the first verse and the chorus, Lenae takes over. The song speeds up, and a deep bass is added. The outro to the song is also sung by Lenae, as she balances ad-libs with addictive vocals. I really enjoyed this song. I can see myself replaying it over and over again.
The last song on disc one features Rachel Chinouriri. Not much is done to the beat, but I feel like her vocals make up for it. I really like her style of singing; it seems really peppy. The tone of her voice changes while she sings to accentuate her wordplay. It’s very catchy! I feel like this is so fitting with the way that Pink Pantheress sings and the lighthearted nature of some of her lyrics.
Final Thoughts
All in all, despite how different the styles, genres, and types of artists were, this album was amazing! It was cohesive, engaging, and fun to listen to. It truly introduced me to so many artists that I’ve never heard of, who all weave in perfectly with the peppy, nostalgic, Y2K vibe that Pink Pantheress conveys through her music. Pink Pantheress has become profoundly influential and has truly made her mark as a rising Gen Z pop star!