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Pink Velvet Theatre
Studio album by
Released25 October 2024 (2024-10-25)
Length45:46
LabelUniversal Music Sweden
ProducerVincent Pontare, Salem Al Fakir
Benjamin Ingrosso chronology
Allt det vackra (Live från Dalhalla)
(2023)
Pink Velvet Theatre
(2024)
Singles from Pink Velvet Theatre
  1. "Kite"
    Released: 26 January 2024
  2. "Better Days"
    Released: 5 April 2024
  3. "Honey Boy"
    Released: 3 May 2024
  4. "Look Who's Laughing Now"
    Released: 14 June 2024
  5. "All My Life"
    Released: 9 August 2024

Pink Velvet Theatre is the fifth studio album by Swedish singer Benjamin Ingrosso, released on 25 October 2024, by Universal Music Sweden. The album was executively produced by Vincent Pontare and Salem Al Fakir. The album represents an artistic evolution for Ingrosso, encapsulating a modern love story while drawing inspiration from classic musicals and pop influences. The album debuted at number one on the Swedish Albums Chart and reached number 21 on the Norwegian Albums Chart.[1][2]

Background

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Pink Velvet Theatre showcases Ingrosso's artistic maturation, capturing the essence of his experiences and influences over the years. The title alludes to the theatrical qualities of the music. Ingrosso conceived the album over two years while touring throughout Europe in the first half of 2024, where he debuted several unreleased tracks. Following this period, he embarked on a summer tour across Sweden and other parts of Scandinavia.[3]

According to Ingrosso, the album is a nostalgic journey through his childhood and the music that has shaped his identity as an artist. Drawing parallels with acts such as ABBA, Queen, and Elton John, the album contains a blend of retro and contemporary sounds. Pink Velvet Theatre features four new tracks alongside five singles previously released in 2024. The album also inclusion interludes, as well as an intro and outro.[4]

Track Listing

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Pink Velvet Theatre track listing
No.TitleLength
1."..and so it begins"0:57
2."Kite"2:46
3."1 in 1.000.000"0:28
4."Angela"4:13
5."Honey Boy" (with Purple Disco Machine featuring Nile Rodgers and Shenseea)3:47
6."Look Who's Laughing Now"2:53
7."PVT?"1:29
8."Better Days"3:39
9."All My Life (and then…)"4:36
10."IKNOW IKNOW"3:54
11."All the Stars (Interlude)"0:25
12."Back to You"3:24
13."Worst in Me"4:02
14."So this is love?"2:15
Total length:45:46

Personnel

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Primary Artists: Benjamin Ingrosso, Purple Disco Machine

Featuring: Nile Rodgers, Shenseea

Producers:

Benjamin Ingrosso David Stewart Grizzly (Producer) Hampus Lindvall Jacob Werner Joel Strömgren Jon Shave Lucas Albrektsson Mattias Bylund Nile Rodgers Purple Disco Machine Salem Al Fakir Vargas & Lagola Viktor Olsén Vincent Pontare Wille Enblad Writers:

Anya Jones Benjamin Ingrosso Christopher Collins David Stewart Dennis Bröchner Gustav Nyström Hampus Lindvall Jacob Werner Jessica Agombar Jon Shave Kristin Carpenter Mattias Bylund Max Wassen Nile Rodgers Purple Disco Machine Salem Al Fakir Shenseea Timothy Collins Vincent Pontare Wille Enblad Zikai Additional Engineering: Mattias Bylund, Patrik Lindström

Additional Production: Wille Enblad

Additional Vocals: Mimmi Sandén

Instrumentation:

Alto Saxophone: Wojtek Goral Bass: Count Wassberg, David Lindvall, Jacob Werner, MASAKA, Michael Engström Bassoon: Mattias Bylund Cello: Daniel Thorell, David Bukovinszky, Erik Uusijärvi, Kristina Winiarski Clarinet: Tomas Jonsson, Wojtek Goral Double Bass: boerd Drums: Miko Rezler, Noa Svensson, Viktor Olsén, Vincent Pontare English Horn: Helena Stjernstrom Flute: Wojtek Goral French Horn: Magnus Johansson Guitar: Grizzly (Producer), Johan Randén, Per Strandberg, Salem Al Fakir, Stefan Olsson, Vincent Pontare Harp: Nils-Petter Ankarblom Keyboards: Clarence Öfwerman, Grizzly (Producer), Salem Al Fakir, Viktor Olsén, Wille Enblad Mandolin: Stefan Olsson Oboe: Teresia Alm Bylund Percussion: Axel Fagerberg Piano: Benjamin Ingrosso, Mattias Bylund Saxophone: Peter Zimney Tenor Saxophone: Tomas Jonsson Timpani: Hampus Lindvall Trombone: Peter Johansson, Tilde Schweitzer Trumpet: Agnes Grahn, Janne Bjerger, Magnus Johansson Tuba: Peter Johansson Vibraphone: Mattias Bylund Background Vocals: Anna Rällsjö, Benjamin Ingrosso, Billie Öfverman, Djara Erlandsson-Sow, Ella Öfverman, Salem Al Fakir, Vincent Pontare, Wille Enblad, Zikai

Recording Arrangers: Erik Arvinder, Mattias Bylund, Nils-Petter Ankarblom

Recording Engineers: Christian Edgren, Vargas & Lagola, Wille Enblad

Assistant Recording Engineers: Count Wassberg, Erik Arvinder, Mattias Bylund, Örjan Alm Bylund, Willem Bleeker

Mixing Engineers: David "Monte" Paulicke, Josh Gudwin

Mastering Engineers: Brandon Hernandez, Dale Becker

Visual and Video Production:

Art Director: Dennis Bröchner, Marcus Lackmann Camera Operator: Li Shijun Colorist: Martin Steinberg, Misgena Mgmt Director: Alice Fassi, Dennis Bröchner, Marcus Lackmann Director of Photography: Jonathan Perlmann Editor: Jonathan Perlmann Gaffer: Olle Molander Grip: Wu Chang Special Effects Department: Marcus Lackmann Unit Production Manager: Frida Bergh

Instrumental Contributions

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Viola: Christopher Öhman, Erik Holm, Kim Hellgren, Tony Bauer

Violin: Anna Stefansson, Claudia Bonfiglioli, Danial Shariati, Daniela Bonfiglioli, Fredrik Syberg, Jannika Gustafsson, Jonna Simonsson, Lola Torrente, Mattias Johansson, Paul Waltman, Åsa Wirdefeldt, Veronica Novotna, Ylva Larsdotter

Vocals: Anna Bylund, Benjamin Ingrosso, Shenseea

References

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  1. ^ "Sverigetopplistan Album Chart for Week 44, 2024" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  2. ^ "VG-lista Top 40 Albums for Week 44, 2024". VG-lista. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  3. ^ ""It feels like it's my first album ever": Benjamin Ingrosso on embracing his true musical self on 'Pink Velvet Theatre'".
  4. ^ "Benjamin Ingrosso presenta su nuevo álbum «Pink velvet theatre», una fusión del género pop con el musical de la vieja escuela".


Category:2024 albums Category:Benjamin Ingrosso albums Category:Pop albums by Swedish artists Category:Universal Music Sweden albums