Charli XCX is making sure her homecoming tour opens with a bang.
The British musician launches the UK leg of her global tour boy The tour, which kicks off with a headline show in Manchester on Wednesday (November 27), is expected to rely heavily on her culture-defining sixth album.
On Wednesday, midway through her set, Charli XCX turned her attention to her late friend and collaborator SOPHIE, who died suddenly in February 2021. Said before the performance. “This song is for SOPHIE.”
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“So Me” was written in response to Sophie’s death and tells the story of New ME It’s about “dealing with grief.” SOPHIE and Charli XCX’s relationship dates back to 2015, when the two announced a collaboration that would see the late musician take on a producing role for Charli XCX Froome Froome EP and her angel number 1 album. The original version of “So I” made its live debut in March at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards.
this boy The tour continues to London on Thursday (November 28), with a handful of special guests attending the event. The night kicked off with a remix of “365” by Shygirl herself, a set that also featured Charli XCX’s fiancé and 1975 drummer George Daniel.
Daniel’s appearance on “Apple” was notable for die-hard fans, and it was his appearance on “Apple” that led to his decision to finally abandon his long-standing refusal to contribute to the song. Viral TikTok Dance.
The show’s encore welcomed a number of special guests to the stage, including performer Caroline Polachek. Live debut “Everything’s Romantic” and a version of her own song “Welcome to My Island”. Likewise, Swedish singer Robyn collaborates with Yung Lean a show before playing her own hit single, “I dance by myself”.
