Precious Pepala Unveils New EP ‘Rosey’ to Critical Buzz (Review)

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Precious Pepala is a pop star in the making and has proven it with her newest EP, ‘Rosey‘. The Sheffield starlet is a talent that has been recognised by the likes of BBC Radio 1 and is one of our ‘Purple List‘ picks for 2026. The singer has successfully performed alongside ALT BLK ERA and Nova Twins, but is ready for her time in the spotlight.

The songstress is no newbie to curating songs. With relatable lyrics and achingly beautiful visuals, Precious has already caught our attention with her undeniably addictive pop. Tracks including ‘Dream Cheater‘ and ‘Eve‘ have thrust her into the spotlight, with fans adoring her indie and rock influences woven into her songs.

In ‘Rosey‘, I already knew to expect something different. In her interview with IndustryMe, she hinted that this may be her final EP before the big debut album. Therefore, this led her to take a different approach.

The EP was written in an extremely short period, resulting in a focused, consistent capsule of her world at one point in time. Already, the cover art strikes me as different from her grunge cool-girl style. Wearing rose-tinted glasses, hence the EP title, I expected this project to be full of glass-half-full love songs. I should’ve known better.

Opening Tracks

She starts the album off with a bang on the project’s titular track. This EP tells a story in the fifteen minutes it takes to listen, and it begins with a stark realisation. ‘You need to wake up and smell the ashes.‘ she sings softly. However, there’s nothing soft about this song. The chorus builds to a symphony of head-banging drums and dramatic vocals. In the tone of a girl who has seen too much, Precious sings a ‘beware’ anthem that all women should listen to.

I love the visuals to this song, with Precious realising she is sitting next to a demon in the cinema. She weaves in comedic moments even in songs that deal with some of the darkest emotions.

‘Dream Cheater‘ was a single that I loved since its first release, particularly the artwork of the singer throwing her boyfriend’s clothes out the window in fury. It’s a playful concept track that could’ve easily come from Sabrina Carpenter. The singer details a dream she had where her partner was cheating on her… in her dreams. Seething with this, she exiles him from her life. It’s packed full of drama, it’s crazy fun, and has that unhinged energy we all secretly love.

‘Love Bombs’

For many, ‘Love Bombs‘ is the showpiece. It sits in the centre of this EP like a diamond in a crown, and it’s easy to understand why. This track has been a mainstay on my playlists since its release and is arguably her best song yet. If you are caught up in a war of emotions, this will speak to you. A former ‘Tune of the week’ by Greg James, there’s a gothic-tinged element to this one, with a self-destructive quality. This is a song you strut down the street to when listening, with the beat falling at every step. Towards the end of the track, she showcases her lower register, which will give you goosebumps.

Closing Tracks

‘Too Good To Die‘ commands your attention from the moment you press play. With an instrumental that would impress Paramore fans, it’s impossible not to feel confident with this strutting anthem. Here, she plays with vocal distortion that adds to a sexy, rock-infused song. Thereafter, it’s ‘The After‘ that closes the album. This is as close as we get to a ballad on this project, and it is my personal favourite. Focusing on a doomed romance she can’t live without, Precious takes us on a journey showcasing her vocal prowess. This alternative sound really suits this artist, and I hope this is a glimpse of what we will get in future records.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this is a strong project from a burgeoning pop star, which is sleeker and more polished than many of her contemporaries at a similar stage. There has been a clear artistic development in Precious Pepala, with many of the avant-garde creative choices on this project an indicator of her confidence.

She is already gracing the red carpets of the MOBO Awards and doing the rounds on social media, thereby I have a feeling that 2026 is going to be her year. My only criticism of this EP is its variety. You know what you are getting with Precious Pepala; however, I hope that for her debut album, she branches out into different styles to showcase the full breadth of her talent.

EP Rating: 9/10

Precious Pepala is on Instagram, Threads, X, and TikTok. You can stream the EP below, or buy it here. Read more album reviews here, and read our interview with Precious.

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