Fancy Some More? - PinkPantheress

In May 2025, PinkPantheress released her mixtape, and the musical world has not been the same since. After dropping the two crowd-pleasing singles, Illegal and Tonight, she explicitly illustrated that she not only fears experimentation with her production, but her lyrics as well. This mixtape contrasts her previous two albums through its exploration of themes such as desire, attraction, and young love. Her earlier projects leaned towards the sombre, but Fancy That was a mixtape for the wild youth. This month, she released the remix collection Fancy Some More?, featuring a range of artists — from throwback icons to rising stars. But the question remains: can she top an already flawless mixtape? The Mic’s Daniela Roux reports.

The Original Cover of Fancy Some More?

The Remixes of Girl Like Me

The original Girl Like Me was a standout track for me over the summer, blasting it on aux as I drove around with my friends. Safe to say, I had high expectations for this remix.

Oklou’s remix particularly stood out to me because of its reverbed and slower tone. I was caught off guard, yet as the song developed into a mellow, liminal space — interpreting the refrain of “let it all go” with a melancholy twist — I was hooked.

As someone obsessed with PinkPantheress tracks like Feelings or Capable of Love, hearing the truly sad nature of these lyrics reimagined so beautifully felt deliberate and refreshing. This version of the track is more sombre and cathartic — a reminder that heartbreak often sounds best when slowed down. In my opinion, this remix captured the lyricism more vulnerably than the original managed to.

Just when I thought no other remix could supersede this one, KAYTRANADA’s tropical and fluid sound swiftly shifted my focus. His rhythmically unique production style pairs effortlessly with Pink’s airy vocals, creating a song emblematic of the summer sun. The remix is the kind of track you’d play on a speaker at the beach, or lying in the sun chatting with friends.

Both remixes absolutely stunned me — reminding me that PinkPantheress is an artist capable of adapting to any sound.

The Remixes of Tonight

The original Tonight was a cheeky, catchy banger that soundtracked many late-night hangouts. So, how could she possibly improve on that? Enter Basement Jaxx.

This remix turns away from her modern electronic pop straight into the nostalgic sound of a club in the ’90s. With a La Bouche-style production, the upbeat sound is designed for a crowded dance floor. The last minute of the remix introduces new vocals and layers that give this version a space of its own.

For anyone who loves an appreciative nod to throwback club classics, this one’s for you.

The Remixes of Stars

Admittedly, the original Stars wasn’t my favourite — though its catchy sample grew on me. Yves’ remix, however, completely changes that.

By weaving experimental synths into the post-vocal verse, the production ventures into bold, futuristic territory. The remix utilises the familiar sample, but Pink’s vocals are isolated more clearly here. This allows the listener to feel every tonal decision she makes.

For fans of moody, electronic remixes, this one’s irresistible.

The Remixes of Stateside

The original Stateside cemented itself as my favourite from the first mixtape, so I was more than happy to see the iconic Kylie Minogue join the remix. I believe the decision to maintain the original track’s ethereal production was a testament to Pink’s vision.

Minogue’s dance-pop voice suits perfectly with the track, and her vocal range elevates the chorus into a shimmering, celestial sphere.

The next version with Zara Larsson proved equally as gratifying. The original version has been curated into a lighter, more playful remix, with production including bubbly synths and ad-libs of smooches — an intertextual reference to Larsson’s summery style.

Her rewritten verse includes a shoutout to Stockholm, blending in with Pink’s sonic world. This lyrical swap, along with Minogue’s “Aussie girl”, seamlessly ties the collaborations together, allowing both artists to instil their sonic identities without losing Pink’s original intent for the track.

The Remixes of Romeo

Seeing Ravyn Lenae and Rachel Chinouriri among the remixers immediately raised my expectations — and they didn’t disappoint.

Ravyn Lenae’s version of Romeo begins with a catchy new beat and added ad-libs (“steps!”) that show Pink’s knack for filling every sonic opportunity. Lenae’s R&B-tinged vocals glide over the rhythm, and their voices perfectly harmonise throughout the song.

This remix feels a lot sweeter than the original — it is genuinely reimagined into a different concept (something many remixes fail to do in today’s music sphere).

The next remix of this song, with Rachel Chinouriri, remains more aligned with the original, occasionally adding synth layers and subtle screams (echoing Chinouriri’s debut album). Chinouriri’s textured vocals add emotional grit to Pink’s generally esoteric pitch.

Both remixes offer listeners something new while never compromising the original.

The Remix of Nice to Know You

The standout of Fancy Some More?, for me, is the Sugababes remix of Nice to Know You.

The production, like with many of the tracks, maintains the structure of the original whilst opening up a space for the Sugababes to experiment. They harmonise flawlessly, taking turns to cover different parts of their verses. Pink subtly ad-libs in the background — centring the iconic girl band. It would be reductive to describe this remix as “nostalgic” — it is a full-circle moment in British pop. PinkPantheress’s experimentalism in dance-pop is perfected with one of the genre’s most defining groups. The original, of course, sampled the band, so it can be deduced that this collaboration was fulfilling for Pink — and anyone else who loves a well-crafted and contextually relevant pop song.

Final Thoughts

Whilst I am saddened not to be able to cover every remix on this recent release, I can certify one thing: Fancy Some More? proves that PinkPantheress is fearless in her journey to evolve her sonic identity. As an artist, she has never ceased pushing boundaries within her sound while always celebrating collaboration. The beauty of this remixed mixtape lies in her recognition that collaboration is central to an artist’s growth.

Whether she is reworking classic sounds, reviving electronic dance icons, or spotlighting the hottest new artists on the scene — she’s expanding her staple genre.

PinkPantheress, on her second round, has managed to elevate her previous conception of modern dance-pop.

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Edited by Daniela Roux

Album photo courtesy of Stereogum