to hell with it
Generation-sensation PinkPantheress continues to push the resurgence of old school garage classics within the songstress’ nostalgic aura on her debut project ‘to hell with it’.
Breaking her way into the industry through snippets across TikTok, twenty year old producer, singer and songwriter PinkPantheress has swooned the ears and hearts of a whole generation; seizing our attention with the Y2K hue that looms throughout the talent’s bountiful discography, leaving us floating through a hyperreal realm of euphoric layers that melt into another as she weaves between sampled UKG, jungle classics and more.
’to hell with it’ curates a sense of intimacy throughout, seeing PinkPanthress’ renowned heavy-lidded cadence at the forefront within the likes of her ‘Flowers’ sampled ‘Pain’ that captivated a nation who grow up on the cusp of a UKG era that once was. ‘Break it off’ only does the same, bringing a positively bone-chilling number that offers nothing but nostalgia; taking millennials on a trip to the past before we had even been a mere though, a trip so foreign, yet feels so familiar. PinkPantheress’ sound is truly timeless; though hints of generation z arise, her presence just screams early 90’s - submerged within that unexplainable feeling of reminiscence that no-one till herself has been able to perfect.
‘to hell with it’ is loaded with fan-favourites from the IZCO produced ‘Passion’ to the Mura Masa cultivated ‘Just for me’, forming a lineup that could hold its own with ease alongside the later listed. Although, the star only matches their energy, gracing us with mesmerising offerings within the hypnotising ‘Reason’, a hyperbolic production within ‘Noticed I cried’ and of course the tape’s stellar standout number ‘I must apologise’. Presenting us with a well executed rendition of Crystal Water’s ‘Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless)’ unlike many that have come before, seeing PinkPanthress provide a transcendent treatment that hits new levels within that iconic ‘I’m not able-ble-ble-ble…’ line drenched in delay.
’to hell with it’ is giving nothing but an idealistic soundtrack for any early naughties American teen film throughout. A graceful project that leaves you reminiscing on the ‘easier times’ in life, an escape from the rush of todays world and ultimately an intimate insight into the whirling mind of many young adults across the plane right now; touching on post-party depression, heart ache, uni stress and everything in between. PinkPantheress is like no other, and ‘to hell with it’ follows suit, creating a tasteful journey that can’t be mimicked at the same calibre. It only leaves anticipation for what’s to come.