Mosquito (PinkPantheress song)
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| Single by PinkPantheress | ||||
| from the album Heaven Knows | ||||
| Released | 29 September 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2022–2023 | |||
| Genre | Drum and bass | |||
| Length | 2:26 | |||
| Label | Warner UK | |||
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| "Mosquito" on YouTube | ||||
"Mosquito" is a song by English singer PinkPantheress. It was released on 29 September 2023 through Warner Records UK as the lead single from her upcoming debut studio album Heaven Knows.
Background and composition
The track was co-written and produced by Greg Kurstin and leans into "noughties R&B" for what PinkPantheress called her "favourite song".[1] It was first teased on the video-sharing platform TikTok on 12 June 2022 with a heavier drum and bass sound[2] and later again on 12 October 2022 with lighter vocals accompanied by a bossa nova style production.[3] The final song sees the singer laying vocals over a "drum and bass beat" and combines it with a "colourful noughties R&B aesthetic".[4] Her voice was described as "understated" and classy, while the production takes a more "club-focussed" approach.[5]
Music video
An accompanying music video, directed by Sophie Muller, depicts Beverley and her friends going on a shopping spree, starring actresses Charithra Chandran, India Amarteifio, and Yara Shahidi.[6]
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Ireland (IRMA)[7] | 98 |
| Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[8] | 20 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] | 6 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[10] | 74 |
References
- ^ Carter, Daisy (29 September 2023). "PinkPantheress drops latest single 'Mosquito'". DIY. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ "my last few decibels of hearing was worth it #JDSummerDrip #music #fyp". 12 June 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2023 – via TikTok.
- ^ "i switched up the beat to the original cos i prefer bossa nova vibes lol also any lash techs in austin texas? #fyp #foryoupage". 12 October 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2023 – via TikTok.
- ^ Kelly, Tyler Damara (29 September 2023). "PinkPantheress unveils latest single, "Mosquito"". Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ Murray, Robin (29 September 2023). "PinkPantheress Returns With 'Mosquito'". Clash. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ Paul, Larisha (29 September 2023). "PinkPantheress Leans on Girlfriends and Retail Therapy in 'Mosquito' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Overseas – Week of October 11, 2023". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 9 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 October 2023.