Sophia Dashing

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Sophia Dashing
Born Atlanta, Georgia, United States
OccupationSinger-songwriter · dancer
Years active2021–present
Website www.sophiadashing.com

Sophia Dashing is an American Pop Singer-Songwriter and dancer from Atlanta georgia [1] [2] known for her advocacy for the feminist [3] movement and the LGBTQ community. [4]

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Career

In 2021, Dashing released her debut single "High Priestess," which she described as a self-discovery, self-love song anthem. [5] Following her debut release, she released more singles, "Way I" which accumulated over 220,000 streams [6] and was described as a "made to set the mood for couples to express their love for each other." [7] and "Still In Love," which was described as a soulful ballad by The Garnette Report. [8]

In 2022, she was nominated as the Best Singer-Songwriter by Jezebel Magazine and won. [9] In the same year, she also performed at the Atlanta Pride Festival, which she appeared alongside cherished artists such as Flo Rida, Betty Who, Big Freedia, jax, Brooke Eden, Neriah and Chrissy Chlapecka. [10] She performed at the Festival on Saturday October 8th [6] "Opening Day" at 4pm in the afternoon. [11] She was also supposed to perform in the Atlanta Pride Festival in 2021, but didn't, for unknown reasons. [6]

In 2024 Dashing collaborated with Swedish pop artist and X factor competitor Manda Malina, on the single " Raindrops On Your Pillow" [12]

Personal life

Sophia Dashing was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. [2] She got introduced in the artistic world through dancing, as little as 6 years old child. [2]

Dashing is a big supporter of the LGBTQ community and also part of it, she's bisexual and is really important to her as an artist to advocate for human rights and equality. [13] In an interview with Naluda Magazine, she also explained how important it is for her to advocate for the feminist movement, since its a big part of who she is as an artist, and her career. [14]

Discography

All credits adapted from Apple Music and Spotify. [15] [16]

Singles

As lead artist

YearTitleAlbumWriter(s)Producer(s)
2025"Phenomenon"Non-album singlesSophia Dashing, Alto Moon, Gareth Calk, William LovelySophia Dashing, Gareth, Alto Moon, Ph.D-Lovely
2024"Raindrops (On Your Pillow)"
(with Manda Malina)		Sophia Dashing, Manda Malina, Jason QuinonesJason Quinones
"Does Love Have to Be This Way"Sophia DashingBobsled
2023"One of One"Sophia Dashing, Bobsled
"Still in Love"Sophia Dashing, Shayna HiggenbottomShayna Higgenbottom, Isaiah Hill
2022"Lonely"Sophia Dashing, Janet R. Smith, Jesse Owen AustinNo producer credited
2021"Way I"Sophia DashingXavier Hayes (Eks)
"Divine"No producers credited
"Bad Boy"
"High Priestess"

Awards and Nominations

AwardYearcategoryRecipient(s) and

Nominee(s)

ResultRef,
Jezebel Magazine2022Best Singer-SongwriterHerselfWon [9]

References

  1. ↑ Zamgba, Thompson (December 9, 2021). "Sophia Dashing releases a lovely R&B tune, entitled, 'way I'". Bong Mines Entertainment. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "Meet Sophia Dashing | Singer/Songwriter, Dancer". Shoutout Atlanta. January 6, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  3. ↑ Kapela, Kimberly (June 2, 2025). "Q&A: Sophia Dashing's "PHENOMENON" is Dance Floor Manifesto". The Luna Collective. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
  4. ↑ bedward, Thomas (September 28, 2024). "Manda Malina & Sophia Dashing Deliver Queer Pop Anthem 'Raindrops (On Your Pillow)'". Broken8Records. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  5. ↑ Screen, Llewelyn (May 19, 2021). "Better Now Without You: Superb new Atlanta singer Sophia Dashing finds her crown on 'High Priestess'". A&R Factory. Retrieved August 2, 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. 1 2 3 Abid-Kons, Sukainah (October 6, 2022). "Sophia Dashing to Release New Single That is 'Saucy, Sassy, and Fierce'". Rough Draft Atlanta. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  7. ↑ McCray, Christiaan (January 29, 2022). "Sophia Dashing Has A Hit With "way i"". The Garnette Report. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
  8. ↑ Andersen, Dawn (February 8, 2023). "Sophia Dashing Releases New Single "Still In Love"". THE GARNETTE REPORT. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  9. 1 2 Presson, Chandler (April 6, 2022). "The Results Are In: JEZEBEL's Best of Atlanta 2022". Jezebel Magazine. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  10. ↑ Ro, Vicy (October 3, 2022). "Atlanta Pride returns to Piedmont Park and the festival lineup does not disappoint". AccessAtlanta. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
  11. ↑ Horton, Michael (October 5, 2022). "Atlanta Pride 2022: 'We're back & better'". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Retrieved August 2, 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ↑ Finuncane, Rachel (September 27, 2024). "There'd Be 'raindrops (on your pillow)' If You Listened To Y2K Pop Princesses Sophia Dashing And Manda Malina!". THE HONEY POP. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  13. ↑ Beltran, Kendra. "Sophia Dashing: From Atlanta to the World". ZOMAGAZINE. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Interview with pop singer, songwriter and dancer Sophia Dashing". Naluda Magazine. October 7, 2022. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Sophia Dashing on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
  16. ↑ "Sophia Dashing - Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
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