Sri Lankan-British singer, songwriter and vocalist GILSKA releases her rework of the Christmas classic ‘Santa Baby’, giving the track a fresh, bold and modern hyperpop rework. Following acclaimed releases through 2025 which saw Gilska reaffirm her place as one to watch with plays on national radio and press acclaim, the single ends the year on a high.
Bursting with distorted, pixelated synths, heavy percussion, and glitch-cut vocal chops, drawing inspiration from the sounds of Two Hollis, Charli XCX, PinkPantheress, and Kim Petras, Gilska reinvents Santa Baby, putting her own stylistic stamp on the track. Sleek, loud, and unapologetically modern, this version transforms the original into a shimmering, high-energy hyperpop experience.
“I wanted to take something classic and turn it completely on its head,” says Gilska. “Santa Baby is iconic, but I felt it could shine in a new, chaotic, hyperpop world, full of distorted synths, glitchy vocals, and energy that makes it feel alive in 2025.”
From classical beginnings to club anthems that pay homage to her Sri Lankan heritage, GILSKA has developed a genre bending style. Channeling the legacy of her grandfather—a renowned Sri Lankan pop singer—Gilska’s music now pulses with raw vulnerability and cinematic depth.
With support and acclaim across the likes of BBC Radio 1, BBC Asian Network, Rolling Stone India, Notion, Earmilk, Clash, Ones To Watch, DMY, Reprezent and Kiss FM, Gilska’s talent for pulling listeners into her intricate sonic world has seen her grow as an artist and build widespread support. With several high profile performances under her belt including at the Wembley stadium for Voice in a Million, Gilska continues to showcase her seemingly boundaryless potential.
GILSKA – Santa Baby
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