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PinkPantheress: Bedroom Beats Conquer Global Charts
23 Feb
Summary
- PinkPantheress is the youngest recipient of the prize.
- She gained fame posting tracks on TikTok at age 17.
- Her unique production style is entirely self-taught.
PinkPantheress, the youngest ever recipient of a significant music award, has captivated audiences worldwide. Her journey to success began just five years ago, marked by the lo-fi breakout tracks 'Break it Off' and 'Pain' posted on TikTok. These early works, rooted in UK garage and drum and bass, quickly garnered attention, leading to her BBC Sound of 2022 award.
Since then, she has amassed over one billion streams and achieved global recognition with her 2023 hit 'Boy's a Liar, Pt. 2'. Her first top 10 album, 'Fancy That', earned a Mercury Prize nomination. Unusually, PinkPantheress's distinctive production, characterized by intricate breakbeats and melodic hooks, is entirely self-taught.
Inspired by artists like Nia Archives and Tinashe, she learned production through YouTube. Lacking resources, she famously used a Nintendo Wii microphone to record, highlighting her resourcefulness. Even now, she records vocals at home, using creative methods to achieve studio-quality sound, emphasizing that creativity can flourish from anywhere.
