"Faceshopping" is a song recorded by the UK-based recording artist and producer Sophie featuring vocals by Cecile Believe.[1] The song was the third and final single released ahead of Sophie's full-length debut album, Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides.[2][3][4] It was considered one of the best songs of the year by Mixmag[5] and The Line of Best Fit.[6]
| "Faceshopping" | ||||
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| Single by Sophie | ||||
| from the album Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides | ||||
| Released | February 16, 2018 | |||
| Length | 3:57 | |||
| Label | Future Classic | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Sophie Xeon | |||
| Sophie singles chronology | ||||
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Background and release
editIn October 2017, Sophie released the single "It's Okay to Cry."[7] The song and accompanying music video marked the first instance Sophie's face and vocals appeared in the artist's own work. A second single, "Ponyboy," was released later in 2017.[8]
"Faceshopping" was released on 16 February 2018.[8] Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides was announced on 5 June and released ten days later.[2]
Music video
editThe music video for "Faceshopping," directed by Sophie and Aaron Chan, was released on 4 April 2018.[9][10] The video features Sophie's face distorted as the song's lyrics and images of high-end beauty products and other commercial goods flash across the screen.[11][12]
Personnel
edit- Sophie – production, composition
- Cecile Believe – vocals, composition
References
edit- ^ Helman, Peter. "SOPHIE – "Faceshopping"". Stereogum. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Sophie Announces Debut Album 'Oil Of Every Pearl's Un-Insides'". DIY Magazine. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ O'Neill, Lauren (2018-02-16). "SOPHIE's "Faceshopping" Says the Artificial Can Be Authentic, Too". Vice. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ Colburn, Randall (2018-02-16). "Sophie shares sprawling, texturally rich new single, "Faceshopping": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ "The 50 Best Tracks of 2018". Mixmag. 2018-12-12. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ "The Fifty Best Songs of 2018". The Line of Best Fit. 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ Rafikian, Shahin. "⚡ SOPHIE is back with resounding new video "It's Okay To Cry"". High Clouds. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ a b Cook-Wilson, Winston. "SOPHIE – "Faceshopping"". SPIN. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ Jagota, Vrinda. "SOPHIE's New Video Questions Authenticity in a Photoshopped World". PAPER Magazine. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ Rettig, James (2018-04-05). "SOPHIE Smashes, Shapes and Slices a Digital Face in New Video for 'Faceshopping'". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ Eisinger, Dale. "Video: SOPHIE – "Faceshopping"". SPIN. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ Branch, Kate. "This Rihanna-Approved Musician Is Changing the Sound of Pop—And Its Impossible Beauty Standards". Vogue. Retrieved 24 June 2024.