PinkPantheress is giving fans a behind the scenes look at the making of “Stateside” featuring Zara Larsson in a new episode of Vevo Footnotes. The video explores how the collaboration came together, featuring commentary from PinkPantheress and director Charlotte Rutherford as they break down the song’s creation and the playful “battle of the giftshops” visual concept behind the video.
PinkPantheress revealed that the collaboration began with a direct message to Larsson, explaining that she had been a fan of the singer for years. The response came quickly, with Larsson delivering her verse almost immediately. PinkPantheress said the performance was so strong that there were no notes to send back after hearing it.
The episode also dives into the visual direction of the video, with Rutherford explaining how the concept balanced the distinct visual styles of both singers before bringing their worlds together on screen. Fans also get insight into the choreography, hidden Easter eggs, and online memes inspired by the video, along with PinkPantheress sharing appreciation for the LGBTQ+ community and Larsson’s ability to turn heartbreak into a song that still makes people want to dance.