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.”

⁢ 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.

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.