Following the sad news of visionary producer SOPHIE‘s death at the age of 34, tributes from her fellow artists and musicians have been pouring in. Christine and the Queens, Peaches, Shamir, Nicolas Jaar, Geoff Rickly of Thursday, Kele Okereke of Bloc Party, TOKiMONSTA, Devon Welsh, Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai, Kelly Lee Owens, Daniel Avery, Rina Sawayama, Tkay Maidza, Ryan Hemsworth, Zola Jesus, JD Samson, Jlin, The Blessed Madonna, Sam Smith, Boys Noize, Jehnny Beth of Savages, Torres, Flying Lotus, Anamanaguchi, Told Slant, CupcakKe, FKA twigs, Grimes, Nile Rodgers, Girlpool, Jack Antonoff, Bartees Strange, Sadie Dupuis, Backxwash, Perfume Genius, Alilce Glass, Bill Callahan, Phoebe Bridgers, Danny L Harle, Arca, Hudson Mohawke, Vince Staples, Holly Herdon, NNAMDÏ, and Squid are among those who have paid tribute to the influential artist. Read their messages below.
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
— Christine and the Queens (@QueensChristine) 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
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We lost a shining light.. at a loss for words, thank you SOPHIE.
— N (@nicolas___jaar) January 30, 2021
Absolutely shattering news. 😢 https://t.co/XuvyIpvCMx
— Geoffrey Rickly (@GeoffRickly) January 30, 2021
I don’t remember much about those years but I remember vividly the first time @fugazi420 told me why I should go see SOPHIE with @hsilkchampagne — he sent me Bipp and Lemonade. I bought all those 12” singles that turned into Product when you put them together and I was in love.
— Geoffrey Rickly (@GeoffRickly) January 30, 2021
SOPHIE’s productions over the years were up to the same outrageous level as the full lengths and singles. Vince Staples’ Yeah Right, all that Charli xcx stuff and especially Hot Pink and It’s Not Just Me by @thelegofgrandma
— Geoffrey Rickly (@GeoffRickly) January 30, 2021
i 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, 2021
Seriously??? Another amazing human and talent gone far too soon. Rip @SOPHIEMSMSMSM
— T᷈O᷈K᷈iM᷈O᷈N᷈S᷈T᷈A᷈ (@TOKiMONSTA) January 30, 2021
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RIP SOPHIE. A huge loss. Thank you for the creations you left us with in this world 💔
— Kelly Lee Owens (@kellyleeowens) January 30, 2021
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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 SLAYWAYAMA (@rinasawayama) January 30, 2021
what a privilege it was to share moments with u backstage at Pop 2 London 😔 thank u SOPHIE for everything pic.twitter.com/wZ5aNIwtlL
— RINA SLAYWAYAMA (@rinasawayama) January 30, 2021
RIP SOPHIE. so devastating – a true pioneer and icon
— yung gra$$hopper 🦗❤️🔥 (@TKAYMAIDZA) January 30, 2021
everything she touched was exciting, fearless and beyond innovative – you could really feel her soul in the music so beautiful, raw & fearless. i’m so thankful to have existed in a time where i could be inspired by sophie in real time. god bless
— yung gra$$hopper 🦗❤️🔥 (@TKAYMAIDZA) January 30, 2021
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Devastated to hear the news that Sophie is no longer with us on this plane. Knowing she is with us, forever. Thank you, Sophie, for being so truly you and for empowering us to do the same. You changed the music world.
— JD Samson (@jdsamson) January 30, 2021
-Damn man…rest in peace SOPHIE. This is so sad. I can’t believe this😢
— Jlin the Innovator aka The Drum Doctor (@Jlin_P) January 30, 2021
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RIP Sophie. A truly visionary artist and innovator.
— Warp Records (@WarpRecords) January 30, 2021
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
— SAM SMITH (@samsmith) January 30, 2021
RIP Sophie 💔
heartbroken by the sad news.
I loved you & your music.
Sending love to her close friends and family.— 𝘽𝙊𝙔𝙎 𝙉𝙊𝙄𝙕𝙀 (@boysnoize) January 30, 2021
https://twitter.com/torreslovesyou/status/1355525823697211393
RIP SOPHIE. Unreal.
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) January 30, 2021
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RIP SOPHIE
— Told Slant (@Felixixix666) January 30, 2021
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a star of our generation 💔 pic.twitter.com/hAQOmgRMVR
— FKA twigs (@FKAtwigs) 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, 2021
https://twitter.com/girlpool/status/1355567086429298688?s=21
the loss of sophie is huge. she’s been at the forefront for a long time and we see her influence in every corner of music. if you’re not aware of what she has done then today is the day to listen to all her brilliant work. you’ll hear an artist who arrived before everyone else.
— jackantonoff (@jackantonoff) January 30, 2021
an 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, 2021
it is rare that we get to live at the same time as an artist so truly singular. if it's the actual sound of her work which is the definition of new, or the feeling behind it … it was legendary during her life and will continue to be after.
— jackantonoff (@jackantonoff) January 30, 2021
Damn. RIP Sophie. A real genius – and great person from what I hear. We lost a real one today 🙏🏾
— STRANGE (@Bartees_Strange) January 30, 2021
RIP SOPHIE. condolences, love & thanks to everyone sharing beautiful memories of her music & art today
— speedy ortiz ÷ sad13 ÷ sadie dupuis ÷ haunted guy (@sad13) January 30, 2021
Rest easy queen pic.twitter.com/VpSc08rA4A
— Backxwash (@backxwash) January 30, 2021
Truly a visionary, truly an icon. Love to SOPHIE
— Perfume Genius (@perfumegenius) January 30, 2021
Rip SOPHIE
such a painful loss to the friends and family that loved her. and to the music community she reshaped over her short life
she was one of a kind in every way pic.twitter.com/IS4533cJGN— ALICE GLASS (@ALICEGLASS) January 30, 2021
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SOPHIE was a truly holistic artist.
Her influence is immeasurable and i’m honoured to have known her.— Danny L Harle (@DannylHarle) January 30, 2021
Sophie, the news of your passing feels unreal, and I’m still trying to process the sense of loss. growing alongside you helped me feel less alone throughout the years. I will miss our correspondence very much.
— Arca (@arca1000000) January 30, 2021
Can’t imagine worse news to wake up to. RIP my friend.
— Hudson Mohawke (@HudMo) January 30, 2021
Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/fl6qTD0r8M
— vince (@vincestaples) January 30, 2021
Peerless 💔
— Holly Herndon (@hollyherndon) January 30, 2021
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