In 2018, SOPHIE and Liz reunited to make a follow-up to their 2015 collaboration “When I Rule the World” at SOPHIE’s Nichols Canyon home studio. That song, “Sunscreen,” did not immediately see the light of day, though it leaked on streaming platforms and occasionally popped up in DJ sets. Now, Liz is back, and she is releasing the finished song to mark her return. Below, watch the song’s video, shot on the Greek island of Mykonos. James Orlando directed it, and co-designer Renata Raksha drew from an idea conceptualized with SOPHIE.
SOPHIE’s brother, Benny Long, and vocal engineer Suzy Shinn worked with Liz to complete the track. The song is also getting a vinyl release. “Sunscreen” is the latest in a string of posthumous SOPHIE releases, the latest being the self-titled album released last year.
Liz wrote in a statement shared on social media, “After all the years of rips, leaks, lore, and speculation, SUNSCREEN is finally here. SOPHIE always wanted me to put this song out, and I’m so grateful to Benny and Emily Long for being the loving and classy individuals they are, and for trusting me with the vision for this release.”
She added, “And to SOPHIE…your brilliance, your spirit, your friendship—I carry all of it with me. Thank you for believing in me. You continue to shape me and so many others; your impact is eternal. SOPHIE FOREVER.”