Athens-based Producer SOPHIE's Tragic Death: Falling After Climbing Because He Wants To See The Full Moon

SOPHIE (Twitter @rinasawayama)

JAKARTA - The sad news came from the music industry on Saturday, January 29. Producer and singer Sophie Xeon, also known as SOPHIE, has passed away at the age of 34.

The next day, the family gave an official statement, SOPHIE died from slipping after climbing because he wanted to see the full moon on Saturday at four in the morning.

“Our beautiful Sophie passed away this morning from a terrible incident. True to his spirituality, he climbs up to watch the full moon and slips and falls. "

Various musicians sent tributes to Sophie via social media. Singer Sam Smith wrote, “Heartbreaking news. The world lost an angel. The visionary and icon of our generation. "

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

In addition, there is Rina Sawayama who calls SOPHIE the "sweetest person"

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

Meanwhile, the record label that houses SOPHIE asks respect and privacy for the families left behind and expects fans to treat this news with sensitivity.

Doing Some Music

SOPHIE is an innovative musician in the progressive pop genre. He inherited an interest in electro music from his father at a young age. Nothing More to Say was her debut single in 2013.

In the midst of the commercial music industry, his figure does not really resonate, but SOPHIE is the figure behind the emergence of various popular musicians, namely Charli XCX. Madonna, Cashmere Cat and others. SOPHIE is one of the most watched names in the progressive and dance genres.

After releasing music solo, Sophie collaborated with Charli XCX in March 2015. In addition to collaboration, the singer who was born on September 17 worked on several songs for her latest album at that time. His name is often juxtaposed with Charli XCX because SOPHIE does almost all the music in Charli XCX's discography. Later, he was the producer for the album 9 from Cashmere Cat.

One of his most recognizable works was when SOPHIE collaborated with Madonna for the song B ****, I'm Madonna. This song combines acoustic, trap, EDM, and electropop sides.

Even though they have worked on many projects, but SOPHIE is confident in releasing their solo album in 2018; Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides. This album received a good response and catapulted his work in the Best Dance / Electronic Album nominations at the 61st Grammy Awards.

It's Okay to Cry, the song from this album became the first music video to show SOPHIE in public. In the K-pop industry, SOPHIE is the producer for an ITZY song called 24HRS from the album IT'z ME. Fans who learned of this news sent thanks for creating a unique song for their idol.

The First Transgender Musician

SOPHIE declared himself transgender in 2017 after releasing the song It's Okay to Cry. During his career in the music industry, his identity and personal life were never exposed.

In addition, his name is the first transgender musician to be nominated in this category. She is also one of three female musicians who are open as transgender and nominated for a Grammy.

Being a transgender person is said to be a form of reclaiming his identity. “There are no expectations based on your body or how you should do with your life. The traditional family and structures over control are disappearing, "he said in an interview with Paper.

SOPHIE's identity doesn't change the way it plays. He is remembered by fans and fellow musicians as the most influential artist of the decade.

“SOPHIE is a pioneer of new music, one of the most influential artists of the last decade. Not only clever production and creativity but also message and visibility that has been achieved. An icon of release, "said the label closing its official statement.