History of PinkPantheress in Timeline

PinkPantheress, born Victoria Beverley Walker, is a British singer-songwriter and record producer celebrated for her unique blend of drum and bass, UK garage, house, and alternative pop. Her music frequently incorporates samples from the 1990s and 2000s and is characterized by stream-of-consciousness lyrics. She has garnered significant recognition, including being named Producer of the Year by Billboard Women in Music in 2024 and becoming the youngest person and first woman to win British Producer of the Year at the 2026 Brit Awards.

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April 2001: Victoria Walker's Birth

On 19 April 2001, Victoria Beverley Walker, known professionally as PinkPantheress, was born in Bath, Somerset, to a Luo mother from Kisumu, Kenya, and an English father.

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December 2020: TikTok Video Goes Viral

In December 2020, a video posted to PinkPantheress's personal TikTok account received over 500 thousand likes, which led to her posting a snippet of her song "Just a Waste" as PinkPantheress later that month.

April 2021: Signs with Parlophone

In April 2021, PinkPantheress signed with Parlophone record label, marking a significant step in her professional music career.

June 2021: Featured on GoldLink's 'Evian' and Signs with Elektra Records

In June 2021, PinkPantheress was featured on GoldLink's song "Evian" from his studio album Haram! and signed with Elektra Records.

July 2021: Release of "Passion"

In July 2021, PinkPantheress released the single "Passion".

August 2021: Releases 'Just for Me'

In August 2021, PinkPantheress released "Just for Me," produced by Mura Masa, along with a music video, which gained attention on TikTok. The single peaked at number 27 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming her highest entry at the time.

October 2021: Announces and Releases Debut Mixtape 'To Hell with It'

In early October 2021, PinkPantheress announced the release date and title of her debut mixtape, To Hell with It, which was released on 15 October 2021 through Parlophone and Elektra Records and debuted at number 20 on the UK Albums Chart. She also released the single "I Must Apologise" in October 2021.

November 2021: First Live Performances

In October and November 2021, PinkPantheress performed live for the first time in London.

2021: Musical Career Launch

In 2021, PinkPantheress started her music career while at university in London, creating songs with GarageBand and sharing them on SoundCloud and TikTok. Some tracks, like "Break It Off", gained TikTok popularity, leading to signings with Parlophone and Elektra Records and the release of her debut mixtape, To Hell with It.

January 2022: Wins BBC's Sound of 2022 and Releases Remix Album

In January 2022, PinkPantheress was announced as the winner of BBC's Sound of 2022 poll and released a remix album for To Hell with It.

February 2022: Brit Award Nomination and 'Bbycakes' Release

In February 2022, PinkPantheress was nominated for the Brit Award for Song of the Year and appeared on the song "Bbycakes" with Mura Masa, Lil Uzi Vert, and Shygirl.

April 2022: Releases "Where You Are" and European Tour

In April 2022, PinkPantheress released her song "Where You Are" featuring Willow and embarked on a European tour in support of To Hell with It.

June 2022: Primavera Sound Cancellation Due to Hearing Loss

In June 2022, PinkPantheress cancelled her scheduled appearance at the Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona due to hearing loss.

July 2022: Featured on Beabadoobee's 'Beatopia'

In July 2022, PinkPantheress was featured on "Tinkerbell is Overrated" from Beabadoobee's second album, Beatopia.

August 2022: Releases "Picture in My Mind"

In August 2022, PinkPantheress released her single "Picture in My Mind", featuring Sam Gellaitry.

December 2022: Releases 'Take Me Home' EP

In December 2022, PinkPantheress released her extended play Take Me Home, which included the singles "Boy's a Liar" and "Do You Miss Me".

2022: Drops out of University

In 2022, PinkPantheress dropped out of her film studies at the University of the Arts London.

2022: Reports Hearing Loss

In 2022, PinkPantheress reported suffering from hearing loss, with 80% deafness in her right ear, which started as tinnitus from exposure to loud microphone feedback.

2022: BBC Sound of 2022 Winner

In 2022, PinkPantheress won BBC's Sound of 2022 poll after her singles "Just for Me" and "Pain" made it into the top 40 on the UK Singles Chart.

January 2023: Releases 'Way Back' with Skrillex and Trippie Redd

In January 2023, PinkPantheress released "Way Back", a collaborative single with Skrillex and Trippie Redd, which was included on Skrillex's album Don't Get Too Close the following month.

February 2023: Releases 'Boy's a Liar Pt. 2' with Ice Spice

In February 2023, PinkPantheress released a remix of "Boy's a Liar", titled "Boy's a Liar Pt. 2", featuring American rapper Ice Spice. The remix became popular on TikTok and debuted at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100.

June 2023: Releases 'Angel' for Barbie Soundtrack

In June 2023, PinkPantheress released "Angel", her contribution to the soundtrack for the Greta Gerwig-directed 2023 film Barbie, as a single.

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July 2023: Releases 'Turn Your Phone Off' with Destroy Lonely

In July 2023, PinkPantheress released her collaborative single "Turn Your Phone Off" with Destroy Lonely.

August 2023: Featured on Troye Sivan's 'Rush' Remix

In August 2023, PinkPantheress was featured alongside Hyunjin of Stray Kids on a remix of the Troye Sivan song "Rush".

October 2023: Announces Debut Album 'Heaven Knows'

In October 2023, PinkPantheress announced her debut album, Heaven Knows, which was set to be released on 10 November 2023. She also announced her 'Capable of Love Tour' for the UK and Europe.

October 2023: Announces 'Capable of Love Tour'

In October 2023, PinkPantheress announced the Capable of Love Tour for the UK and Europe, scheduled from February to April 2024. North American dates were added in November.

November 2023: Releases Album and Singles

In November 2023, PinkPantheress released her debut album "Heaven Knows". The singles "Nice to Meet You" and "Capable of Love" were also released in October and November, respectively.

2023: Debut Studio Album 'Heaven Knows'

In 2023, PinkPantheress released her debut studio album, Heaven Knows, which charted in ten countries and included the UK top-20 single "Nice to Meet You" and the remix single "Boy's a Liar Pt. 2" (with Ice Spice), which reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100.

February 2024: Honored as Producer of the Year by Billboard

In February 2024, PinkPantheress was honored as Producer of the Year by Billboard Women in Music.

April 2024: Capable of Love Tour

From February to April 2024, PinkPantheress went on the Capable of Love Tour for the UK and Europe.

September 2024: Featured on Le Sserafim's 'Crazy' Remix

In September 2024, PinkPantheress was featured on a remix of K-pop group Le Sserafim's song "Crazy".

2024: Billboard's Producer of the Year

In 2024, PinkPantheress was named Producer of the Year by Billboard Women in Music, marking a significant achievement in her career.

January 2025: Featured on Shygirl's 'True Religion'

In January 2025, PinkPantheress was featured on Shygirl's single "True Religion" alongside Isabella Lovestory.

May 2025: Releases Second Mixtape 'Fancy That'

In May 2025, PinkPantheress released her second mixtape, Fancy That, with "Tonight" as its lead single.

July 2025: Receives Honorary Doctorate

In July 2025, PinkPantheress received an honorary doctorate in Music from the University of Kent.

July 2025: Featured on Danny L Harle's 'Starlight'

On 8 July 2025, PinkPantheress was featured on Danny L Harle's song "Starlight".

August 2025: Featured on Yves's 'Soap'

On 7 August 2025, PinkPantheress was featured on Yves's single "Soap".

October 2025: Releases 'Fancy Some More?' Remix Mixtape

On 10 October 2025, PinkPantheress released the remix mixtape Fancy Some More?, which features several artists.

November 2025: Grammy Nominations and Appearance on Benee's Album

In November 2025, PinkPantheress received Grammy Award nominations for "Illegal" and Fancy That. She also appeared on Benee's album Ur an Angel I'm Just Particles.

2025: Release of Second Mixtape 'Fancy That'

In 2025, PinkPantheress released her second mixtape, Fancy That, which received two Grammy nominations and reached number three on the UK Albums Chart. The mixtape featured the UK top-40 singles "Tonight", "Stateside" and "Illegal", the latter becoming her second entry on the Billboard Hot 100.