Faceshopping Explained

Faceshopping
Cover:Faceshopping.jpg
Type:Single
Artist:Sophie
Album:Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides
Length:3:57
Label:Future Classic
Producer:Sophie Xeon
Prev Title:Ponyboy
Prev Year:2017
Next Title:Metal
Next Year:2020

"Faceshopping" is a song recorded by the 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] [3] [4] It was considered one of the best songs of the year by Mixmag[5] and The Line of Best Fit.[6]

Background and release

In 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. Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides was announced on 5 June and released ten days later.

Music video

The 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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Helman . Peter . SOPHIE – “Faceshopping” . Stereogum . 24 June 2024.
  2. Web site: Sophie Announces Debut Album ‘Oil Of Every Pearl's Un-Insides' . DIY Magazine . 24 June 2024.
  3. Web site: O'Neill . Lauren . 2018-02-16 . SOPHIE's "Faceshopping" Says the Artificial Can Be Authentic, Too . 2024-07-08 . . en.
  4. Web site: Colburn . Randall . 2018-02-16 . Sophie shares sprawling, texturally rich new single, "Faceshopping": Stream . 2024-07-08 . . en-US.
  5. Web site: 2018-12-12 . The 50 Best Tracks of 2018 . 2024-07-08 . Mixmag.
  6. Web site: 2018-12-10 . The Fifty Best Songs of 2018 . 2024-07-08 . . en-US.
  7. Web site: Rafikian . Shahin . ⚡ SOPHIE is back with resounding new video “It’s Okay To Cry” . High Clouds . 24 June 2024.
  8. Web site: Cook-Wilson . Winston . SOPHIE – “Faceshopping” . SPIN . 24 June 2024.
  9. Web site: Jagota . Vrinda . SOPHIE's New Video Questions Authenticity in a Photoshopped World . PAPER Magazine . 24 June 2024.
  10. Web site: Rettig . James . 2018-04-05 . SOPHIE Smashes, Shapes and Slices a Digital Face in New Video for ‘Faceshopping’ . 2024-07-08 . . en-US.
  11. Web site: Eisinger . Dale . Video: SOPHIE – “Faceshopping” . SPIN . 24 June 2024.
  12. Web site: Branch . Kate . This Rihanna-Approved Musician Is Changing the Sound of Pop—And Its Impossible Beauty Standards . Vogue . 24 June 2024.