Charli XCX Performs “So I” | Billboard Women In Music 2024

Charli XCX performs “So I” at Billboard’s Women In Music 2024.

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Charli XCX Performs “So I” | Billboard Women In Music 2024

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[skaie]

The fact that she chose to premiere this song at Billboard Women in Music instead of her own single is very telling. We will never forget you SOPHIE.

[kodirawr]

I love the way Charli uses auto-tune. It's used in a way that compliments the imperfections and emotional tension in her voice. It's really cool how it's become such a signature part of her sound. Also impressive that she's able to make it sound so good live. Contrary to what people may think, you really need to have a lot of pitch control to be able to utilize auto-tune this way.

[hellsbbgurl]

the interpolations with "its okay to cry", the raw lyrics and delivery... fucking gorgeous. we love you charli! SOPHIE forever ♥

[Westinpayne]

SOPHIE changed electronic and pop music forever…and this is such a perfect tribute to her. truly special.

[lgbthc]

The “you say ‘stay for dinner’, I say ‘no thanks I’m fine’ now I really wish I stayed” line broke me. I can’t even imagine what sort of feelings she must’ve felt while writing that.

[davidw]

Honestly props to her singing this without crying cause everytime I hear it I can feel the pain she felt losing Sophie this song is so powerful

[vivshields]

charli singing a song dedicated to a trans woman at an event honoring women is so important, especially considering how often trans women are left out of celebrations like these. love you charli and long live SOPHIE <3

[MarinaAndTheDevil]

I love how she describes the complex feelings brought with loss. That it isn’t all black and white, and that she even regrets the way she treated Sophie? Very vulnerable stuff! ❤️‍🩹

[Perlesni]

I really feel like a small part of Sophie’s legacy lives on with Charli’s music and she is always very vocal about her. She will keep her in the conversation.

[grhindia]

I’ve never seen Charli so nervous before a performance but I hope she knows Sophie would be so proud of her 🙏 Thank you for honouring this pioneer of pop!

[MarinaAndTheDevil]

This isn’t a song, it’s a love letter 🥺💜

[kimberlyPerth]

I remember during Covid breaking the rules the day Sophie died, me and this guy just connected recently over music, so we put the roof down, drove to this beach across the county lines and blasting all of the bangers, and there it was, this giant moon looking over the beach and I will NEVER forget that. literally was able to make a friend through Sophie like many of us have, and it’s wonderful how music is still going to continue to connect us. Don’t let go! And it’s okay to cry ❤️

[jfpvtei]

It is clear that for Charlie Sophie was not just a producer, but a very close friend.
The lines about Christmas kill. Thank you, XCX, you are brilliant! RIP SOPHIE.

[jacobhthomas]

brat is out now and even with the studio recording, i still find myself coming back to this video, maybe even more now than before, because it so beautifully captures charli's regret and sorrow. thank you billboard and charli <3

[anorisligayan]

As Charli was introducing her song you can clearly tell she's holding back her tears and emotions when she said "my heart is going really really fast" and then she cut it and proceed to sing abruptly. REST IN POWER SOPHIE.🥺

[borbelydenes]

fuck i was not emotionally prepared for this. had me crying 30 seconds into the song and i cannot imagine the strength it took for her not to... i've seen plenty of her performances and have heard nearly all her songs, but not a single time did i see her so vulnerable and nervous to do it right, my love and respect for her still grows stronger every day

[l.gaga]

It still feels like yesterday when she died. she was going to be the new face of electronic music

[nicholashandfield-jones]

This was a moving performance about someone who meant so much to so many of us. I wouldn't be happy in the way I am today without SOPHIE's music. She had a beautiful heart and Charli you did a great job performing this.

[indiesongwriter]

I think that the regret and guilt that comes with grief are hard to write about, much less to record and perform for the world. There's the parts where Charli regrets not getting dinner with Sophie, and regrets pushing her away. It's vulnerable but I also think a lot of people will relate to this. One can imagine that Sophie would have forgiven her, or that this was quite mendable. Yet her death means that Charli can't do that, the finality of unfinished business is so sad. I get that Charli says here that she's lying when she says that she likes to sing Sophie's songs, but she leans into it and still sings them and still sings this. I respect her vulnerability and she will inspire more people to listen to Sophie that had overlooked her before - I am one of them!

[thebussquad]

seeing this live then hearing it on brat is so special