Rihanna, Sam Smith, Shamir, and More Artists React to the Untimely Death of SOPHIE
SOPHIE in 2019At 4 a.m. on January 30 in Athens, Greece, artist, DJ, and experimental pop producer SOPHIE died at the untimely age of 34, following an accident. As news of the tragic death broke a few hours later, musicians, collaborators, fans, and admirers took to social media to share their memories, feelings of loss, and collectively grieve the artist. Artists like Rihanna, Shamir and Rina Sawayama shared photos of their meeting and working together. Others celebrated and shared favorite examples of SOPHIE’s propulsive, shining pop, best enjoyed in a crowd, a sensation that is currently not possible. Here are just some remembrances of SOPHIE on Twitter, from the likes of Arca, Jack Antonoff, Slayyyter, and more.
still can’t believe this. Rest Peacefully Sophie. 💔 🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/OsYGdCKgkz
— Rihanna (@rihanna) February 1, 2021Heartbreaking news. The world has lost an angel. A true visionary and icon of our generation. Your light will continue to inspire so many for generations to come. Thinking of Sophie’s family and friends at this hard time ❤️ pic.twitter.com/7qr4aI0DDi
— samsmith (@samsmith) January 30, 2021an artist who truly had the ideas first and the guts to put it out there. i was never in the same room as sophie but have felt her presence countless times through her work.
— jackantonoff (@jackantonoff) January 30, 2021to have been a part of each others’ journey, to have made music with you remains a formative experience that I will always cherish. your genius, playfulness, boldness, and vision continue to shine brightly through the expanse of your art.
— Arca (@arca1000000) January 30, 2021Sophie was different you ain’t never seen somebody in the studio smoking a cigarette in a leather bubble jacket just making beats not saying one word.
— VINCE STAPLES (@vincestaples) January 30, 2021what a privilege it was to share moments with u backstage at Pop 2 London 😔 thank u SOPHIE for everything pic.twitter.com/wZ5aNIwtlL
— RINA SAWAYAMA (@rinasawayama) January 30, 2021Music has lost one of the true modern greats. The world has lost a very special person. Really crushing news. The clubs would all be playing SOPHIE. Rest in power, you have earned everyone’s respect for the incredible work you created in your short time here. 💙💙💙💙💙💙 pic.twitter.com/PhJndOIXAL
— allie x (@alliex) January 30, 2021Sophie was a stellar producer, a visionary, a reference. She rebelled against the narrow, normative society by being an absolute triumph, both as an artist and as a woman. I can’t believe she is gone. We need to honor and respect her memory and legacy. Cherish the pioneers. pic.twitter.com/3kyRl1KabY
— Christine and the queens (@QueensChristine) January 30, 2021RIP SOPHIE. Unreal.
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) January 30, 2021This SOPHIE news really sucks... aside from being a literal genius she was just a genuinely caring person. Rest easy my love 🦋 pic.twitter.com/HpLEl11cE9
— Shamir (@ShamirBailey) January 30, 2021My fav sophie memory is when everyone packed into a car to to get off the Coachella festival grounds and there wasn't a seat left for me and she insisted my big black ass sit on her lap and I felt myself crushing her for 10 mins straight 🙃
— Shamir (@ShamirBailey) January 31, 2021she invented a new style and sound and her influence will live forever in music. she inspired me so much. rest in peace sophie. pic.twitter.com/FxrCww9Bap
— INFERNO EUPHORIA (@slayyyter) January 30, 2021SOPHIE was a truly holistic artist.
Her influence is immeasurable and i’m honoured to have known her.
I’m heartbroken.
Thank you Sophie Rest In Power!
You will always be remembered as a true game changer, powerful presence and an incredibly original producer ! Your music and production brought me so much joy! pic.twitter.com/VZ1v9UNSb5
Rest In Peace to SOPHIE. I found myself so consistently inspired by her and in awe of her production. Heartbroken to hear this
— FINNEAS (@finneas) January 30, 2021#RestInPower SOPHIE! You were one of the most innovative, dynamic, and warm persons I had the pleasure of working with at 2019 @southbankcentre pic.twitter.com/uzsv0EAWxx
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) January 30, 2021if you make contemporary music u have been inspired by sophie whether u know it or not!!! she was one of the greatest producers of all time... before we worked i would always hear from friends that she made all her music on a little box with knobs... pic.twitter.com/GD5MUYE25b
— benny blanco (@ItsBennyBlanco) January 30, 2021🤍 Sophie is incredible. Her music is the soundtrack to some of my fondest moments and her impact on the world is apparent. Sophie’s immense talent, influence, and existence will never be forgotten. Thank you for everything 🤍 pic.twitter.com/DAg4Rm0U4R
— Aquaria 🤌🏼 (@aquariaofficial) January 30, 2021Our community has lost an icon, a pioneer and a visionary bright light.
Heartbroken.
SOPHIE you will be missed. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. I hope we get to meet again one day. Rest in peace sister ✨ pic.twitter.com/ATZONIGgMY
— Munroe (@MunroeBergdorf) January 30, 2021everything she touched was exciting, fearless and beyond innovative - you could really feel her soul in the music so beautiful, raw & fearless. i’m so thankful to have existed in a time where i could be inspired by sophie in real time. god bless
— TKAY ⚡️🌻 (@TKAYMAIDZA) January 30, 2021was lucky enough to share a stage w sophie twice in my lifetime, & even beyond her music, her energy, such a kind person, a joy to watch perform. i always think of her playing at the moma w bubbles floating thru the air anytime i listen to her music lol. i don’t wanna believe it
— ✨ westwood witch ✨ (@bbymutha) January 30, 2021i am very saddened to hear the news of sophie's passing today. she was a true visionary https://t.co/a7oRlUQuyV
— Kele (@keleokereke) January 30, 2021RIP SOPHIE. Tragic news
— Daniel Avery (@danielmarkavery) January 30, 2021RIP SOPHIE. A huge loss. Thank you for the creations you left us with in this world 💔
— Kelly Lee Owens (@kellyleeowens) January 30, 2021tell people you love them when you can.
— SHYGIRL (@0800shygirl) January 30, 2021i am beyond gutted. i can’t even describe what Sophie means to me and so many queer trans people. her music is like a love letter to all the bizarre and beautiful and alien parts of the self. radical bodily autonomy as transcendence. RIP :( https://t.co/kcuo7jnDHN
— The PS1 startup sound as a Lesbian (@janusrose) January 30, 2021We lost a true genius. Sophie was one of a kind. She has inspired every music maker I know, her art was simply illuminating, transcendent and brilliant. An incredible presence to be around and a true mastermind of sonic exploration. A loss that will not be forgotten quickly. RIP
— Wave Racer (@waveracermusic) January 30, 2021Fully devastating, gutting news to wake up to. SOPHIE was the rare artist to emerge as a revelatory force—someone whose music you immediately knew would spark entire new worlds, someone who would inspire musicians, DJs, and so many more. I can’t believe it, what a huge loss. God. pic.twitter.com/L5z7ahUWMD
— Puja Patel (@senari) January 30, 2021the word gets thrown around a lot - but she was a genius.
a real one.
we had her.
she gave us so much
The clubs would be playing SOPHIE all night long tonight. 💕
— Travis (@travisalabanza) January 30, 2021Related
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