Fancy Some More? - PinkPantheress
- Daniela Roux
- Oct 13, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Mar 1
In May 2025, PinkPantheress released her mixtape Fancy That, following the crowd-pleasing singles Illegal and Tonight. The project marked a shift in both sound and perspective, pairing experimental production with more playful lyricism, a departure from the sombre tone of her earlier work. This month’s remix collection, Fancy Some More?, expands the mixtape’s vision, inviting collaborators ranging from throwback icons to rising stars into PinkPantheress’s sonic world. The question remains whether these reimaginings can elevate an already near-perfect mixtape. The Mic’s Daniela Roux reports.
The Remixes of Girl Like Me
The original Girl Like Me was a standout track for me over the summer, blasting it on the aux as I drove around with my friends. Safe to say, I had high expectations for this remix.
Oklou’s remix felt distinct due to its slower, reverb-laden tone. Initially unexpected, the track gradually settles into a mellow, liminal space, reframing the refrain “let it all go” with a melancholic edge. By the time the song fully unfolds, its emotional pull feels undeniable.
For listeners familiar with tracks like Feelings or Capable of Love, the reimagining brings a renewed emotional clarity reminiscent of her earlier catalogue. Rather than the original’s carefree charm, this version finds catharsis in restraint and reflection. It serves as a reminder that emotion often reveals itself more clearly at a slower pace, allowing the lyricism to feel more vulnerable than in the original.
KAYTRANADA’s remix shifts the energy, once again trading introspection for warmth. His groove-driven production complements PinkPantheress’s airy vocals, allowing the track to unfold with an effortless sense of movement. The result is a remix defined by ease and atmosphere, the kind of song that feels made for shared listening and long summer afternoons.
The Remixes of Tonight
Originally a cheeky, high-energy banger synonymous with nights out, Tonight finds new life through Basement Jaxx’s remix.
The remix moves away from PinkPantheress’s modern electronic pop towards the nostalgic pulse of a ’90s club floor. Its La Bouche–esque production leans fully into euphoric dance-pop, designed for crowded rooms and collective movement. In its final minute, new vocal layers emerge, allowing the remix to carve out an identity distinct from the original while embracing its throwback influences. For listeners drawn to classic club nostalgia, this reinterpretation feels especially rewarding.
The Remixes of Stateside
Stateside quickly became my favourite from the original mixtape, which made Kylie Minogue’s appearance on the remix especially exciting. The production remains largely unchanged, preserving the song’s blend of sensual warmth and ethereal atmosphere.
Minogue’s vocals glide naturally alongside PinkPantheress’s, introducing a classic dance-pop sensibility, subtly widening the track’s emotional scope without altering its core atmosphere.
The next version, featuring Zara Larsson, proves equally rewarding. The track is reworked into a lighter, more playful remix, driven by bubbly synths and smooch-like ad-libs that nod to Larsson’s signature summery style.
Larsson’s rewritten verse, complete with a playful “Stockholm” shoutout, sits neatly alongside Minogue’s “Aussie girl” reference, making the collaborations feel interconnected rather than incidental. Together, they highlight how naturally PinkPantheress’s music lends itself to collaboration.
The Remixes of Romeo
The presence of Ravyn Lenae and Rachel Chinouriri among the remixers raised expectations, and neither collaboration disappoints.
Ravyn Lenae’s version of Romeo opens with a catchy new beat and playful ad-libs (“steps!”), highlighting PinkPantheress’s instinct for filling every sonic space. Lenae’s R&B-inflected delivery amplifies the warmth already present in the original, with both voices intertwining naturally throughout.
Much like the Zara Larsson remix of Stateside, this version moves further into true remix territory, reimagining the song into something distinctly its own. It becomes clear how thoughtfully PinkPantheress approaches collaboration, especially at a time when many pop remixes feel content with minor adjustments rather than genuine reinvention.
The next remix, featuring Rachel Chinouriri, stays more aligned with the original, introducing gentle synth layers and brief vocal outbursts reminiscent of What a Devastating Turn of Events. While less of a full reimagining, these details create a meeting point where fans of both artists can appreciate the collaboration.
The Remix of Nice to Know You
Last but certainly not least, my personal highlight from Fancy Some More? is the Sugababes remix of Nice to Know You.
It would be reductive to describe this remix as merely “nostalgic”; instead, it feels like a full-circle moment in British pop. PinkPantheress’s dance-pop experimentalism finds its perfect counterpart in one of the genre’s defining groups. The production maintains the structure of the original whilst making space for the Sugababes to experiment. Their harmonies move effortlessly between voices, each member stepping forward before folding back into the group dynamic. PinkPantheress’s subtle background ad-libs gently centre the iconic girl band. Given that the original track sampled the Sugababes, the collaboration feels less like a reunion and more like a natural culmination, rewarding listeners who appreciate thoughtfully constructed pop.
Final Thoughts
Fancy Some More? confirms PinkPantheress’s confidence in shaping her sound through collaboration, treating each remix as a space for creative dialogue rather than simple expansion. In a pop landscape that can often feel repetitive in its pursuit of commercial success, the project stands out as a genuinely imaginative body of work.
With this second iteration, PinkPantheress not only revisits modern dance-pop but subtly reshapes its possibilities, proving that experimentation and accessibility can co-exist without compromise.
Edited by Daniela Roux
Album photo courtesy of Stereogum
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