It’s been a landmark week for PinkPantheress. The British producer and singer scored her first-ever Billboard No. 1 when “Stateside” featuring Zara Larsson reached the top spot on both the Global 200 and the Global Excl. U.S. charts, following an 11-week climb that kicked into overdrive after American ice skater Alysa Liu skated to the hit at the Winter Olympics in February. The song also reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week, making it PinkPantheress’ biggest single since she reached No. 3 on the chart with the Ice Spice collaboration “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2″ in 2023.
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The chart-topping moment is the latest highlight from her Fancy That mixtape campaign, released via Warner Records U.K., Parlophone and Atlantic in May 2025. The nine-song collection paid homage to the 2000s U.K. dance scene with the 24-year-old referencing Basement Jaxx, Groove Armada and Fatboy Slim as inspirations on the lively tracks.
The project was nominated for the 2025 Mercury Prize and competed in two Grammy categories: best dance/electronic album and best dance pop recording (for the song “Illegal”); upon release, Fancy That hit No. 3 on the U.K.’s Official Albums Chart and No. 4 on Billboard’s Top Dance Albums chart. In October, a remix collection, Fancy Some More?, pulled a number of huge collaborators: Anitta, Seventeen, Kylie Minogue, Kaytranada and Ravyn Lenae, to name a few.
That remix release included LP highlight “Stateside,” which starred Swedish pop star Larsson, a track that resonated with fans and coincided with Larsson’s own breakout moment. Having released her debut album in 2014 and gained traction with the 2015 single “Lush Life,” Larsson’s career was boosted by a Tate McRae support slot in North American arenas last summer. A track from her 2025 LP Midnight Sun competed against PinkPantheress in the best dance pop recording category at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
That “Stateside” remix, co-written with Caroline Alinn, Karen Poole, The Dare and MNEK, played a role in a wider cultural moment at the 2026 Winter Olympics in February. During an exhibition gala for the figure skating programme, U.S. gold medalist Liu performed a routine to the remix and boosted its international exposure. And helping push the track was Atlantic Music Group president of digital Alana Dolgin, who earns the title of Billboard‘s executive of the week.
Here, Dolgin explains how the song rose to become the biggest song in the world this week, how Atlantic played a role in that success and why the combination of Pinkpantheress and Larsson worked so well. “It was the perfect balance between contrast and familiarity — underground credibility mixed with mainstream polish,” Dolgin says. “Pink and Zara are having their own breakthrough moments, and the timing of this track amplifies the effect both are having in culture right now.”
PinkPantheress’ “Stateside” has hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Global 200 chart this week. Why do you think that song has resonated?
This song has all the ingredients for a hit in today’s musical landscape: the sound, the culture, a sense of modern nostalgia and undeniable transatlantic appeal. PinkPantheress has spent her career refining her niche rather than chasing mainstream trends — and now, listeners have finally caught up.
Of all the remixes and guest appearances on the Fancy Some More? mixtape, why has this collaboration stood out and achieved chart success?
While every remix on Fancy Some More? had its own twist, this track was more than just a feature — it was a true collaboration. It never felt like an add on; it felt like a fully-realized, definitive song, always meant to be part of the album.
What specific decisions has the team made to support the song during this viral moment?
We let the artist and the fans lead the moment, working alongside them to amplify what was already happening organically. The Zara Larsson co-sign was perfectly timed, alongside other key cultural moments, most notably Olympic star Alysa Liu’s performance. As a team, we didn’t try to control the viral moment; we channeled it through smart decision-making, precise timing and one-of-a-kind influencer marketing.
Alysa Liu helped “Stateside” reach a new audience when she performed to the track at the Winter Olympics. How did that moment come about, and what role did it play in the song’s success?
Liu has been a trailblazer and trendsetter throughout this year’s Olympic Games — she’s been intentional with her song choices, but most importantly, she chooses music she genuinely loves. The conversation she sparked during the Games created the perfect conditions for a viral explosion when she selected “Stateside” for her exhibition gala routine. While the song was already on its way to becoming a global hit, the platform Alysa provided expanded its audience, strengthened its visual identity and tied a global emotional moment to an already remarkable story — for both Alysa and “Stateside.”
PinkPantheress recently made history as the first woman and the youngest-ever artist to win the producer of the year honor at the BRITs. What makes her artistry and craft stand out?
PinkPantheress winning producer of the year at the BRITs was years in the making. This recognition highlights just how distinct her craft is compared to standard pop music today. She’s intentional, specific and precise — she doesn’t just make hit records, she has redefined how hits are built, and her influence is already evident in the work of many artists today.
How important has visual storytelling been in the “Stateside” campaign?
While visual storytelling has been crucial to the “Stateside” campaign, it hasn’t followed the traditional “big-budget music video” approach. PinkPantheress has spent years building her brand so deliberately that visuals don’t define her songs, they support them. She has a highly specific visual language — nostalgic, soft, intimate — and the “Stateside” visuals reinforce an identity that’s been unmistakably hers all along, helping her cut through even the most crowded feeds.
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Looking at fan engagement, how has PinkPantheress’ audience evolved since the song took off?
One of the best parts of viral hits today is how easily they drive rediscovery of an artist’s catalog. With the success of Fancy That, PinkPantheress reached a highly online, deeply engaged global audience — not only continuing to amplify her built-in brand, but also fueling streams of catalog tracks like “Pain.” Her audience isn’t just consuming her music, they’re co-creating alongside it.
Fans are also connecting across communities: indie/alt-pop listeners, mainstream pop fans drawn in via Zara Larsson, sports audiences through Alysa Liu and fashion followers during Pink’s highlights at fashion weeks. The success of the song has shifted PinkPantheress from being an artist of mystery to one defining the cultural moment, naturally influencing fan behavior. Most importantly, her U.S. tour in the months leading up to the peak of “Stateside” was essential in translating online momentum to real-world engagement.
She is among a number of U.K. artists hitting new heights on a global scale. Why do you think Pink and these artists are cutting through?
The biggest shift for U.K. artists has been the ability for their music to travel and reach audiences faster than ever, thanks in large part to platforms like TikTok. Their sound is truly borderless now.
How do you continue to support PinkPantheress on this next phase of the campaign?
Between us stateside at Atlantic Music Group and across the pond at Warner Records U.K., we will continue to let PinkPantheress lead, trusting her creative vision every step of the way. Our role is to help scale her reach without interfering with the qualities that have made her so successful. “Stateside” is just the beginning; PinkPantheress is laying the foundation for the next era of pop music.
