The Scottish DJ and producer SOPHIE has died following a sudden accident this morning (January 30) in Athens, Greece. SOPHIE‘s fans and friends quickly took to social media to mourn and pay tribute.
Artists from across the music world reacted and shared thoughts: Tkay Maidza, the Blessed Madonna, Bring Me the Horizon’s Oli Sykes, Shygirl, Christine and the Queens, Rina Sawayama, Sam Smith, Nicolas Jaar, Shamir, Jlin, Kelly Lee Owens and Jodie Harsh, and many more. Read a selection of remembrances below.
💔 Sophie flipped dance music over on its head and inspired so many people. There will never be anyone like her ever again. sending love to so many people right now. This is so unbelievably sad.
— Are We There Yet? (@JubileeDJ) January 30, 2021
From the moment I discovered @SOPHIEMSMSMSM , Sophie’s work has been a profound source of inspiration & reference to me. Incredibly stimulating, pure proof that any genre can still be pushed in untapped ways, it was impossible not to be stimulated by Sophie once acquainted.
— Oliver Sykes (@olobersyko) January 30, 2021
we lived in her reality, she bent it to her will https://t.co/5N9qHXUa0n
— jg (@jacquesgreene) 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
— Chris (@QueensChristine) 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 SAWAYAMA (@rinasawayama) January 30, 2021
RIP SOPHIE. A huge loss. Thank you for the creations you left us with in this world 💔
— Kelly Lee Owens (@kellyleeowens) 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
We lost a shining light.. at a loss for words, thank you SOPHIE.
— ℵ (@nicolas___jaar) January 30, 2021
tell people you love them when you can.
— SHYGIRL (@0800shygirl) January 30, 2021
A friend I’ve never not been in awe of, it’s so hard to believe I won’t have more memories with her
— SHYGIRL (@0800shygirl) 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
— samsmith (@samsmith) 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
This SOPHIE news really sucks… aside from being a literal genius she was just a genuinely caring person. Rest easy my love 🦋 pic.twitter.com/HpLEl11cE9
— Shamir (@ShamirBailey) 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.
— THE BLESSED MADONNA (@Blessed_Madonna) January 30, 2021
RIP SOPHIE. so devastating – a true pioneer and icon
— TKAY ⚡️ (@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
— TKAY ⚡️ (@TKAYMAIDZA) January 30, 2021
we lived in her reality, she bent it to her will https://t.co/5N9qHXUa0n
— jg (@jacquesgreene) January 30, 2021
SOPHIE was a true inspiration, the World has lost an icon of liberation. We are devastated. Our thoughts are with SOPHIE's family and friends at this time. Rest in peace. ❤️
— Numbers. (@numbers) January 30, 2021
SOPHIE 🖤 A wonderful friend, teacher and collaborator. She was a pioneer in the world of music and a trailblazer for the trans community. No one sounded like her before. Rest in power xx pic.twitter.com/gCpDFXzYDO
— Jodie Harsh (@jodieharsh) January 30, 2021
SOPHIE. sweetest, most genuine person. Can’t believe this
— ryan (@ryanhemsworth) January 30, 2021
we lost a legend today
— Berlinderella aka ACAB Doll (@LSDXOXO_) January 30, 2021
Devastated to hear about the passing of SOPHIE. Listening to BIPP for the first time was like being shot 1000 years into the future. Totally changed the face of electronic and pop music. RIP.
— Squid (@squidbanduk) 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
wow. i'm in shock. my heart is broken for the loss our earth has just suffered. RIP SOPHIE. she had so much more to give.
cherish every moment of your life and the lives of those you love. existence is so fragile.
— 𓆱 ZJ (@ZOLAJESUS) January 30, 2021
