September 17th 2024.
On September 17, Google paid tribute to the late Sophie Xeon, a groundbreaking producer, on her 38th birthday. The homepage of Google featured a cartoon version of the artist, complete with her iconic red hair, and a video celebrating her life and work. The clip included her song "Immaterial" with lyrics that speak of self-acceptance and empowerment. The animation showed Sophie blasting off into the stars, representing her futuristic and otherworldly sound.
Sophie was considered one of the pioneers of hyperpop and one of the most influential producers in the history of pop music. Despite her tragic passing in 2021 from an accidental fall, she left behind a rich legacy. For those unfamiliar with her work, the end of summer is the perfect time to discover her unique sound.
So, who was Sophie Xeon? According to representatives, the producer, who was trans and preferred not to be referred to by any pronouns, was a self-taught musician who started making music as a child in Glasgow, Scotland. In the 2000s, she moved to Berlin, where she formed the dance-pop group Motherland and immersed herself in the city's electronic and dance music scenes. It was there that she developed the futuristic and otherworldly sound that became synonymous with SOPHIE.
After releasing a string of collaborations and tracks, Sophie gained critical acclaim and a rapidly growing fanbase with her single "Bipp." She also became a frequent collaborator with pop star Charli XCX, and together they created hits such as "Vroom Vroom" and "After the Afterparty."
In 2018, Sophie released her only studio album, "Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides," which earned her a Grammy nomination for best dance/electronic album. She was only the third trans femme artist in history to receive this honor. The album was groundbreaking and challenged the traditional boundaries of pop music, earning both praise and criticism.
Sophie's collaboration with Charli XCX continued beyond her passing, with Charli dedicating her 2022 album "Crash" to their late friend. But it was her 2024 album "Brat" that truly paid tribute to Sophie's influence. The synth-heavy sound and lyrics in the song "So I" were directly inspired by the late producer.
Since her passing, only a few of Sophie's works have been released, including a collaboration with Jlin and productions for Hyd and Basside. But her family recently announced that a posthumous album, simply titled "SOPHIE," will be released soon. The first single, "Reason Why," featuring BC Kingdom and Kim Petras, has already been dropped, much to the delight and shock of fans.
Sophie's family shared a heartfelt message about the album, saying, "When we, Sophie's family, took our first steps towards bringing this project to fruition, we contacted the dear friends with whom she envisioned the album. We wrote, 'We have been finding comfort in the music Sophie left us, it is a gift that we truly cherish as we try to find a way forward, with Sophie forever at the center of our worlds.'"
As Charli XCX continues to dominate the music world with her unique and intergalactic pop sound, fans continue to mourn the loss of a producer who forever changed the landscape of pop music. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, don't hesitate to reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency. We'd love to hear from you.
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