Brief
PinkPantheress shifts focus to pop production, builds her own empire
At 25, PinkPantheress is prioritising pop‑producer work over headline‑grabbing features, highlighted by a new Tinashe remix and praise from Kelela.
By Felo News Desk · Published
British singer‑songwriter and producer PinkPantheress is increasingly positioning herself as a pop‑producer rather than a conventional pop star, Rolling Stone reported on Oct. 3, 2026.
What happened
In the week before the article, PinkPantheress released an exclusive iTunes remix of Tinashe’s track “Twenty‑five Eight” from Tinashe’s new album Popstar. The remix, co‑produced with Count Baldor, adds louder bass and a more aggressive edge while preserving the original’s spirit. The artist, now 25, has also been highlighted in the TIME100 Next 2026 list, an annual recognition of rising influencers across fields.
What the reports add
Rolling Stone notes that PinkPantheress began as an “elusive internet figure” known for crafting ear‑catching hooks, and over the past five years she has moved from niche collaborations—such as Ice Spice’s “Boy’s a Liar, Pt. 2” and Zara Larsson’s “Stateside” remix—to a broader production role. The outlet emphasizes that her recent work shows a “passion and curiosity” that distinguishes her from other pop architects.
What was said
Kelela, who honored PinkPantheress during the TIME100 Next ceremony, told Rolling Stone, “I was instantly floored the first time I heard PinkPantheress… she writes her own songs, produces a lot of her own music, and has an incredibly potent sonic vision.”
How it came about
PinkPantheress credits early influences such as Kelela and Kaytranada for steering her toward electronic music. Their first collaboration appeared on PinkPantheress’s 2023 debut Heaven Knows (“Bury Me”). The two artists reunited earlier in 2026 on Kelela’s album New Avatar for the track “The Bridge,” where PinkPantheress contributes a rapid‑fire 30‑second verse that showcases her vocal versatility.
Key facts
- PinkPantheress released an exclusive iTunes remix of Tinashe’s “Twenty‑five Eight” (rollingstone.com)
- She was named to the TIME100 Next 2026 list (rollingstone.com)
- Kelela praised PinkPantheress’s songwriting and production skills in a quote to Rolling Stone (rollingstone.com)
- PinkPantheress co‑produced the remix with Count Baldor (rollingstone.com)
- She previously collaborated with Kelela on “Bury Me” (2023) and “The Bridge” (2026) (rollingstone.com)
Sources
- [1] rollingstone.com — originally reported as “PinkPantheress Is Building a Pop Empire”
