Faceshopping
| "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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"Faceshopping" is a 2018 song by Scottish 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]
Background and release
In October 2017, Sophie released the single "It's Okay to Cry."[3] 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.[4]
"Faceshopping" was released on 16 February 2018.[4] Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides was announced on 5 June and released ten days later.[2]
Music video
The music video for "Faceshopping," directed by Sophie and Aaron Chan, was released on 4 April 2018.[5] 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.[6][7]
Personnel
- Sophie – production, composition
- Cecile Believe – vocals, composition
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.