V.I.P. – Very Important Pony (stylized in all lowercase) is the debut EP by German singer-songwriter and DJ horsegiirL, released on 24 January 2025 via Three Six Zero Recordings. The EP has been describes as fusing hardstyle, eurodance, and happy hardcore. The record has been noted for its maximalist production and manic energy.
Reception Allison Harris of Pitchfork noted a balance between "sophisticated technique" and silliness. Further, Margaret Farrell of Flood Magazine also noted the EPs nature, stating it was "silly, stupid, and doesn’t warrant a cynical thesis." Moreover, noting that despite the absurdity of the EP, fusion inspirations from artists such as Crazy Frog and Lady Gaga, the EP still "feels powerfully innocent instead of a corny barnyard schtick."
Oscar Lund of The Skinny gave the album a lukewarm review with a rating of 3/5, believing that while the EP is well produced, it occasionally lacks originality and could come off as bland, highlighting "Bby Luv x3" as a "generic euro-hardstyle track". Despite that, they still concluded stating they had hopes for the future, noting "material hor$e" and "giirL math" as high points.
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