SHNTI Fires Up a New Sound With the Charged and Unruly Single ‘hot pursuit’

Pop rapper SHNTI kicks things off with her new single “hot pursuit” released on November 21. The track is the first single from her upcoming album set for next year under Lightning in a Bottle Studios (LIAB Studios). She draws from the charge of early electroclash and the edge of electronic acts like the hellp, Grimes, and Spiral Drive. The result is a fast and tense production that moves with pulsing rhythms, sharp textures, and a clear shift toward a louder and more abrasive palette. Here, she shows a new direction that leans into electronica and rock while keeping the core traits that shaped her earlier work in her debut EP ELMNT released back in 2022.

The visualizer for “hot pursuit” was edited by SHNTI herself. Rotating orange text runs through the frame and cuts across footage of drifting cars and demolition derby scenes. The rougher tone reflects the track’s focus on pressure, movement, and the need to push forward. In a press statement, she says the goal of the song is “to rise higher, trust their fire, and run their race with determination, fearless intent, and unbreakable drive.”

Produced by ango and Arkyalina, with Oz Kabuhat of Ozo on backing vocals, “hot pursuit” gives the first full look into the sound of SHNTI’s next era.

Elijah Pareño

Music Writer

Elijah Pareño is the Music Writer of Rolling Stone Philippines. He writes daily music news, features, reviews, and radar stories of the website.

In addition to music writing, Pareño has written about the behind-the-scenes writers and producers from the P-pop scene, interviewed hip-hop artists like Shanti Dope and Zae, and featured up-and-coming artists for the Music Forecast 2026. Aside from music, Pareño has written about the state of affairs that affects pop culture. He wrote a movie review for 'Mortal Kombat II' and reported and interviewed photojournalists at the September 21, 2025 protests in Luneta and Mendiola.

Prior to working in Rolling Stone Philippines, Pareño was a freelance writer for 3 years and independent live music promoter

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