A cantora e produtora musical britânica SOPHIE morreu na manhã deste sábado (30), aos 34 anos, após sofrer um acidente em Atenas, na Grécia. Em um comunicado oficial, a gravadora Transgressive & Future Classic confirmou que a artista trans “acidentalmente escorregou e caiu” após ter escalado para observar a lua cheia.
SOPHIE teve uma carreira relativamente curta, porém inegavelmente brilhante, sendo uma das precursoras na fusão entre a PC Music e o pop comercial. Ela começou ainda em 2013, com singles dançantes que chamaram a atenção de críticos, DJs e produtores europeus, despontando de vez na cena musical com o single “It’s Okay To Cry”, lançado em 2017, que chegou a ser exibido durante o desfile de primavera/verão 2020 da Louis Vuitton.
Seu primeiro disco de estúdio, “Oil Of Every Pearl’s Un-Inside”, foi aclamado pela crítica e eleito pela Híbrida como um dos 10 melhores álbuns de artistas LGBTI+ lançados naquele ano. Como produtora musical e cantora convidada, ela já havia trabalhado com nomes como Madonna, Lady Gaga, Charli XCX, Brooke Candy, Arca, Rihanna, FKA Twigs e Kim Petras, entre outros.
Nesta manhã, amigos e colaboradores de SOPHIE prestaram suas homenagens à artista e lamentaram sua morte prematura. Confira abaixo algumas publicações:
Heartbreaking 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, 2021
We lost a shining light.. at a loss for words, thank you SOPHIE.
— N (@nicolas___jaar) January 30, 2021
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— Peaches (@peaches) January 30, 2021
Thinking about the last time I saw Sophie in France. I remember her getting off stage as I was going on. She was wearing patent leather. I never remember what anyone was wearing but I remember that and how beautiful she was in every way.
— 🌻TBM/Marea🌻 (@Blessed_Madonna) January 30, 2021
RIP SOPHIE 💗 u were the sweetest – an icon and a visionary. the world and our community has lost a beautiful soul pic.twitter.com/Nxbvx3hsSU
— RINA SAWAYAMA (@rinasawayama) 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, 2021
Sophie 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
— Redcar (@QueensChristine) January 30, 2021