I first came across PinkPantheress in the summer of 2021 while wandering through Cincinnati, Ohio. A friend of mine, known for her eclectic taste, introduced me to her music. She had a playlist that jumped from the mud of Electric Forest to catchy pop jams that even a hip-hop head like me could appreciate.
One track in particular still lingers in my memory: Just For Me. Her voice was unlike anything I had heard before, a soft British accent gliding over a stripped-down retro pop beat. It felt fresh, fun, and completely innocent, leaving an impression that hasn’t faded since.
Fast forward to the fall of 2025, and PinkPantheress has grown tremendously, not only musically, but also politically. Most recently, she used her platform to speak out against the ongoing genocide in Palestine. Her message was brave and urgent:
“Neutrality or silence shouldn’t be an option. Give Palestine your voice. And when your voice goes hoarse, hang your flags. Wear your keffiyeh. Show them we are here.”
“Neutrality or silence shouldn’t be an option. Give Palestine your voice. And when your voice goes hoarse, hang your flags. Wear your keffiyeh. Show them we are here.”
— PinkPantheress tonight at ‘Together for Palestine’ pic.twitter.com/bJRqqoMgXy
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) September 18, 2025
Looking back, it feels almost full circle. The same voice that first caught my ear in Cincinnati now carries a message far bigger than a song…
Thomas Dishaw is the creator of RapTherapy.co and the founder of Artist Deserved, a company dedicated to empowering artists to earn more, own more, and build lasting creative careers. A Michigan native, Thomas spent three transformative years at Royce da 5’9″‘s Heaven Studios, where he had the opportunity to interview some of Detroit’s most influential voices—including Tee Grizzley, Babyface Ray, Payroll Giovanni, Royce da 5’9″, Icewear Vezzo, and Street Lord Juan.
Thomas’ connection to hip hop spans decades. At just 20 years old, he launched his own independent label, Napalm Productions, which released multiple albums and mixtapes between 1998 and 2008. His lifelong passion for the culture, combined with years of firsthand industry experience, continues to shape his mission: helping artists thrive creatively and financially in a rapidly evolving music landscape.