Charli XCX has‍ released her⁤ highly ​anticipated album, “brat,” and paid tribute to the late electronic music producer SOPHIE, revealing an unreleased collaboration that will appear on a​ deluxe⁢ version⁢ of the album.⁢ The proclamation was made ⁤via a heartfelt post on Instagram on August 23, 2024, accompanied by a photo of the album cover.

⁤ Charli XCX expressed her gratitude to those⁤ who supported the album’s vision, specifically mentioning SOPHIE’s influence. She wrote, “Thank you⁣ to everyone who‍ trusted ​me with the vision‌ for ​this release.”

Her tribute⁢ to SOPHIE continued, “And to SOPHIE… your brilliance, your spirit, your friendship-I carry all of it with me. Thank you for believing in me. You continue to shape ⁣me and so many others; your impact is eternal. SOPHIE‌ FOREVER.”

The Legacy of SOPHIE

‍ SOPHIE, ‍whose real name was Sophie Xeon, was a groundbreaking producer known for her hyperkinetic, experimental electronic music. She ‌rose to⁣ prominence in the 2010s, influencing a generation of artists with her innovative‌ sound design and deconstruction of pop music tropes. Pitchfork describes her as a “visionary producer who pushed ‍the boundaries of pop and electronic ⁢music.”
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⁢ ‌SOPHIE tragically passed away on January‍ 30, ​2021, at the age of 34, following an accidental fall. Her death prompted an outpouring‍ of grief and ​tributes from across the music industry.

Charli XCX and SOPHIE’s Collaborative History

​ Charli XCX and SOPHIE had a⁢ critically important collaborative relationship, working together on several tracks that showcased their shared experimental sensibilities. In 2015, they released “When I Rule the World,” a critically acclaimed track that blended Charli XCX’s pop sensibilities with SOPHIE’s distinctive production style.
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According to‍ Pitchfork, in 2018,⁤ the pair reunited to work on a follow-up to⁢ “When I Rule the World” at SOPHIE’s home studio in Nichols Canyon. This new, ​unreleased ⁣collaboration will now ‍be featured on the deluxe ⁤edition of⁤ “brat.”
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“brat” – Album Details

‍ “brat”⁤ is Charli XCX’s sixth​ studio album, released on September 15, 2023. The album explores themes of female rage, hyperpop, and ⁣self-empowerment. It features singles like “360” and “von Vogue.”

⁢ The deluxe edition, featuring the unreleased collaboration with SOPHIE, is expected to further solidify‍ the album’s impact and serve as a poignant tribute to the late producer.