London producer shapes New York artist’s shift to hyperpop on upcoming Dirty Hit release
Sabrina Fuentes’s Pretty Sick project enlists London-based producer Oscar Scheller for her new album, highlighting the cross-border collaborations that sustain the UK’s independent music sector.
New York artist Sabrina Fuentes is shifting her musical direction with her upcoming album, Anarchy, set for release on 11 September through the UK-based independent label Dirty Hit. The project, which began as a grunge band a decade ago, now features production from London-based Oscar Scheller.
Scheller has previously built hits for artists such as PinkPantheress and Lily Allen, and recently worked on Kelela’s latest avatar album. This transatlantic partnership underscores how UK-based production talent continues to drive the creative and commercial direction of international independent acts.
The latest single from the project, titled City Kid, was co-written by Fuentes and Scheller. It features heavy trap drums and synthesiser work, marking a distinct move toward a hyperpop sound.
In the track, Fuentes delivers a deadpan vocal performance reflecting on fame and isolation. She sings, "Booked a big stage, now can't nobody fuck with me," while repeating the phrase "get wrecked" throughout the composition.
Fuentes stated that the song reflects on her upbringing in New York and the consequences of leaving home at a young age. She noted that her music attempts to make sense of the past 25 years through the lens of life events, music, and art.
The accompanying music video, directed by Nolan Zangas, utilises distorted digital footage of Fuentes in her hometown. The visuals alternate between glamorous imagery and scenes of her pushing a stroller, possibly while working a nanny day job.
Previous singles from Anarchy, including Star, home2hide, and UrNewImTrue, have already established the groundwork for this sonic transition. The full album release this autumn will test the commercial viability of this cross-border creative strategy.
For the European independent music market, partnerships between UK producers and international artists remain a vital economic engine. Labels like Dirty Hit continue to leverage London’s production ecosystem to cultivate global acts, bridging regional sounds with wider audiences.
