Sophie Beem

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Sophie Beem
Born (1999-05-04) May 4, 1999 (age 24)
New York City, U.S.
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2016 – present
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Sophie Beem (born May 4, 1999) is an American singer and songwriter from New York City.

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Career

Born and raised in Manhattan's Upper East Side, she released music under Parkwood Entertainment after being signed by Beyoncé to a two-year artist development deal in 2016. Beem auditioned for The X Factor USA in 2012, where she performed for judges Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid. [1] [2] [3] [4]

In March 2016, Beem released her debut self-titled EP, which featured her debut single, "Skyline". The music video for "Skyline" was released on April 1, 2016, and was directed by Shomi Patwary. The EP also features "I Got It", which features a guest verse by Fetty Wap. In 2016, Beem toured with Charlie Puth on the Nine Track Mind Tour, and with Beyoncé, Chloe x Halle and Ingrid on The Formation World Tour. [5] [6] As of 2021, she was a junior at USC Thornton School of Music. [7]

Discography

Extended plays

TitleAlbum details
Sophie Beem EP

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Skyline"2016Sophie Beem EP
"Girls Will Be Girls"
"Glow"
(featuring RedOne)
2018Non-album singles
"Stars"
"Petty"2020

Tours

Supporting

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