New track from SOPHIE’s final LP: ‘Exhilarate’ ft. Bibi Bourelly out now

Photo by Renata Raksha
August 29 2024

SOPHIE LP
Produced by SOPHIE and Benny Long
out September 27, 2024
PRE-SAVE / PRE-ORDER HERE

‘Exhilarate’ ft. Bibi Bourelly is out now, buy/stream it here.

A new track from the late, beloved producer SOPHIE arrives today, ‘Exhilarate’ ft. Bibi Bourelly, designated as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record. The new single serves as another teaser from SOPHIE’s posthumous, final record, SOPHIE (Future Classic, Transgressive), out on September 27th 2024. LISTEN TO ‘EXHILARATE’ HERE + WATCH THE VISUALISER HERE + PRE-ORDER THE LP HERE.

‘Exhilarate’ follows ‘Berlin Nightmare‘ ft. Evita Manji, ‘One More Time‘ ft. Popstar and ‘Reason Why‘ ft. Kim Petras and BC Kingdom, which was also previously presented as a Hottest Record on BBC Radio 1.

‘Exhilarate’ was written by SOPHIE, Bibi, and Kennedi Lykken (Dua Lipa, Kesha). No stranger to confident, assertive tunes, Bibi (Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Miley Cyrus) slots herself easily into SOPHIE’s propulsive production: “Got my foot on the gas, and I won’t stop for no one.” It’s the soaring sound of two collaborators and friends giving each other a speed boost, carrying themselves to new heights together, a theme that’s central to SOPHIE.

Created by SOPHIE and some of her most cherished collaborators, the album was close to completion when she tragically died. Lovingly finalised by those who hold her closest, it will be released via Future Classic and Transgressive on September 27th 2024.

Known for her innovative approach to electronic music, SOPHIE’s latest works are a testament to her enduring legacy.

SOPHIE is the follow-up to the artist’s groundbreaking 2018 debut album, OIL OF EVERY PEARL’S UN-INSIDES and 2015 singles compilation, PRODUCT. It will be the final SOPHIE album release, adding new depth and meaning to an eternally progressive canon of artistry.

As SOPHIE’s studio manager and most trusted sounding board for over a decade, Benny Long was heavily involved in the release of Oil Of Every Pearl’s Un-insides, with mastering, production and mixing credits to his name. The two then worked together over several years developing the concept and production of this follow-up album, which Benny has lovingly completed, honouring SOPHIE’s vision.