Skrillex, PinkPantheress & Trippie Redd, “Way Back” | Track Review 🎵

Skrillex, PinkPantheress, and Trippie Redd successfully collaborate on the brief and utterly enjoyable single, “Way Back.”

“Coming from the cracks and the crevices / Lookin’ for a way back home,” 🎙 Trippie Redd sings in the chorus of 🎵 “Way Back”. The distinct, melodic rapper continues, colorfully, “Bae, I need your lovin’, it’s my medicine / Lookin’ for a way back home.” Even though Redd is the first voice we hear on “Way Back,” at the beginning, the record is attributed to three people: 🎙 Skrillex, 🎙 PinkPantheress, and himself.  While it runs just about two minutes in duration, there isn’t a lot of song, but what this trio serves up is sweet. 

Trippie sets the tone with the chorus, as only he can. He’s supported by picturesque production work by Skrillex who does what he does behind the boards.  He gets an assist too, courtesy of PinkPantheress, 🎛 Rex Kudo, Danny L Harle, and Sir Dylan.  Besides her contributions to the production, PinkPantheress impresses with her vocals.  She sings as coolly as always, never seeming to break a sweat.  Even so, her performance on the verse is potent: “Today, I really got to know my feelings very well / When someone mentions love, it’s gotta do with you.” Additionally, she sings in the bridge, addressing – you guessed it – love. Ah, those pesky matters of the heart!

Final Thoughts 💭 

All told, Skrillex, PinkPantheress, and Trippie Redd put together a brief and utterly enjoyable single with “Way Back.” No, this isn’t a game changing record from the trio, but it’s definitely worth listening to. Playlists enhanced!

🎙 Skrillex, PinkPantheress & Trippie Redd • 🎵 “Way Back” • 🏷 OWSLA / Atlantic • 🗓 1.5.23

[📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; OWSLA / Atlantic; OpenClipart-Vectors via Pixabay]