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Gabriel Steve Lopez (January 16, 1977 – January 25, 2026) was an American pop-rock singer/songwriter and producer. He was of Mexican and Irish descent. Signed to Universal Music Group as a songwriter and to Spectra Music Group as an artist, Lopez produced and wrote for Belinda Carlisle, New Kids on the Block, James Brown, The Go-Go's, RuPaul's Drag Race, Twice, Krayzie Bone, Shinee, Super Junior, Tae Yang, Charice as well as for television and film.

Career

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As an artist

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Known in Los Angeles for performing in noted venues such as The Roxy Theatre, House of Blues, and The Derby and voted one of Music Connection Magazine's Hot 100 Artists, Lopez first came to international prominence as a producer and songwriter for American Idols Jim Verraros and Angela Peel, as well as for international RaggaHop star Ms. Triniti. (References: ASCAP, www.theroxyonsunset.com)

Lopez released his debut This Is About You on January 16, 2006. All 17 of the album's songs were licensed to TV and movies. NBC used "Sunday Summertime" for the end-of-day montage of winners in the 2008 Olympics. (References: ASCAP, www.ascap.com, TV Guide)

Lopez' second album Shine Like the Sun was released on July 21, 2011. The album's first single "Boomerang" was released on April 11, 2011 and received strong radio-play on Sirius XM Radio, including play on the #1 dance channel - BPM. Shine Like the Sun also features the single "No Hate", an anti-Prop. 8 song that has been used by the NOH8 Campaign. (References: DNA Magazine, www.gabelopez.com)

On December 12, 2012 (12-12-12), Lopez released "Red Light", a brand new single with an upbeat pop-rock vibe. On December 21, 2012 (12-21-12), Lopez released "Red Light (Ultra Red Velvet Remix)", a remix suitable for the dancefloor. (References: www.reverbnation.com, www.gabelopez.com) The song is currently getting airplay on Sirius XM Radio, iHeart Radio and FM channels. (Source: www.iheart.com, www.siriusxm.com)

On June 9, 2014, Lopez released his third album It's Obvious It's Obvious, which debuted on the Top 100 New Releases on iTunes and Top 3 on ReverbNation. (Source: www.itunes.com, www.reverbnation.com)

On August 15, 2015, Lopez released the song "California Blues", which features backing vocals by pop singer Belinda Carlisle. The song received positive reviews from goodmomusic.net, muzoic.com, and popularity.com.

On October 1, 2017, Lopez again appeared as the opening act for Carlisle on her UK tour. To coincide with the tour, on September 29, 2017, Lopez released the single "Lasso", followed by the music video release on October 13, 2017.

On January 15, 2018, Lopez released the album Roadshow: Out in the U.K., including performances taken from the October 2017 UK tour. The album contains Lopez' original music as well as covers of "Landslide" by Stevie Nicks, "Rocket Man" by Elton John and "Pride (In the Name of Love)" by U2.

In 2018, Lopez signed as an artist to Spectra Music Group. His album God Bless the Queens was released on November 9, 2018 and debuted in the top 150 albums on iTunes (source: www.applemusic.com).

As a producer and songwriter

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After signing with Rondor (Universal Music Group) in 2008, Lopez continued producing and writing for various artists and acts. Credits include Belinda Carlisle, New Kids on the Block, the Go-Go's, RuPaul's Drag Race, Joey McIntyre, Charice, Drew Ryan Scott, Thomas Fiss, Varsity Fanclub, Shinee (Gold in South Korea), Tyler Hilton, Tae Yang (platinum), Super Junior (multi-platinum), VERIVERY, DreamNote, The Other Two on Comedy Central, Jeff Silbar, Brent Paschke and other recording artists. (Reference: Billboard)

Lopez produced and co-wrote the upcoming Belinda Carlisle single "Sun" with Carlisle and Go-Go's member Jane Wiedlin. Carlisle, Wiedlin and Lopez all sing background harmonies. Lopez also produced the song, with additional production and mixing by Ian Masterson. "Sun" was released on Universal Records on March 19, 2013 and was featured on Carlisle's greatest hits album Icon. (Reference: Billboard)

He co-wrote and produced three songs on the NKOTB album 10 – "Now or Never", "Back to Life" and "Block Party". The album was released April 2, 2013. (www.nkotb.com)

Lopez co-wrote and produced "Still Sounds Good" on the NKOTB album Thankful, which was released on March 7, 2017. (www.billboard.com)

He produced and co-wrote all of the songs on Wilder Shores by Belinda Carlisle, released on September 29, 2017. (www.billboard.com)

In 2019, Lopez was brought on as a music producer for RuPaul's Drag Race and RuPaul's Drag Race Live In Vegas, which opens January 30, 2020 at The Flamingo in Las Vegas. Lopez also produced music for the TV shows The Other Two (TV series) and Gayme Show.

Lopez produced the vocals on the new song “Club Zero” by The Go-Go's for the new documentary The Go-Go's, which premiered at Sundance in 2020.

He had been writing for James Brown in late 2006 and two songs penned by Lopez were to be on Brown's next album entitled "World Funk Against the Grain" due for a 2007 release. Brown died on Christmas Day, 2006, but said in a press release a month before, "Mr. Lopez gets the funk. Mr. Lopez gives us hope for the future of music." The songs remain unreleased. (Reference: James Brown Music Foundation)

Lopez resided in Los Angeles, California.

Death

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Lopez died from lymphoma on January 25, 2026, at the age of 49.[1] His death was announced by his mother the following day.[2]

Discography

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Album Information
This Is About You
  • Release: January 16, 2006 and June 16, 2006
  • Label: Red Queen Music - Sound Axis
  • Singles:
    • 2006/2007: "Red Queen"
    • 2006/2007: "Make Me a Star"
    • 2006/2007: "One Day"
    • 2007: "Everything's Gonna Be Fine"
    • 2007: "Sunday Summertime"
Shine Like the Sun
  • Release: July 21, 2011
  • Label: Red Queen Music – Sound Axis
  • Singles:
    • 2011: "Boomerang"
    • 2011: "No Hate" (2010 promo single)
    • 2012: "Saboteur"
    • 2012: "If You Could Stop Time"
It's Obvious It's Obvious
  • Release: June 9, 2014
  • Label: Red Queen Music – Sound Axis
  • Singles:
    • 2012: "Red Light"
    • 2012: "Red Light (Ultra Red Velvet Remix)"
    • 2014: "Hush Your Mind"
    • 2014: "Butch Cassidy"
    • 2014: "Cuz U Like Boys"
"California Blues" (featuring Belinda Carlisle)
  • Release: August 16, 2015
  • Label: Red Queen Music – Sound Axis
  • Single:
    • 2015: "California Blues"
"Lasso"
  • Release: September 29, 2017
  • Label: Red Queen Music – Sound Axis
  • Single:
    • 2017: "Lasso"
God Bless The Queens
  • Release: November 9, 2018
  • Label: Spectra Music Group
  • Single:
    • 2018: "Lasso"
    • 2018: "Firestar"
    • 2019: "Vivian & Valerie"

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Gabe Lopez was an American singer, songwriter, music producer, and artist known for his solo work and extensive contributions to other artists' music. He collaborated with performers including and , produced for , and contributed to television and film soundtracks. Lopez died on January 25, 2026, following a brief but intense battle with lymphoma at age 49. Lopez earned an Emmy nomination for his music production on , where he served in the music department for multiple seasons. His production credits include 's single "Both Sides Now" and 's "Still Sounds Good," as well as work for other acts like James Brown and The Go-Go's. As a solo artist, he released singles such as "High 4 U" and "Long Road," showcasing his work as a performer in addition to his behind-the-scenes roles. His career spanned music for television and film, including contributions to shows like , and he was recognized for his versatility across genres and mediums. Lopez's death was announced by his mother, Connie Howard, and mourned by collaborators including .

Early life

Family background

Gabriel Steve Lopez was born in Santa Barbara, California.

Early musical development

Gabe Lopez developed his early musical career in the Los Angeles scene, becoming known for live performances at prominent venues including The Roxy Theatre, , and The Derby. These appearances helped establish his presence as a artist in the local music community. He received recognition when Music Connection Magazine voted him one of L.A.'s Hot 100 Artists, acknowledging his emerging talent and style characterized by sass and flair. During this period, Lopez secured professional signings with Universal Music Group as a songwriter (through its Rondor affiliate) and with Spectra Music Group as an artist. These milestones marked his initial entry into the industry, paving the way for a later shift toward full-time solo artistry and production work.

Career

Solo releases and independent work

Gabe Lopez released several solo albums and singles as an , showcasing his work as a in the genre. His debut album This Is About You was released in 2006. The album's 17 tracks were licensed for placement in television and film productions, with the song "Sunday Summertime" featured in an broadcast montage. Lopez followed with Shine Like the Sun in 2011, which included the singles "Boomerang" and "No Hate." "No Hate" was released as an anti- anthem in 2010 ahead of the album and was featured in the NOH8 Campaign. In , Lopez released It's Obvious It's Obvious, which gained visibility on independent music platforms. His 2018 album God Bless the Queens marked a continuation of his solo output. Among his singles, "California Blues" (2015) featured , with an official lyric video released. (His collaboration with Carlisle is detailed in the songwriting section.) "Lasso" (2017) was accompanied by an official .

Songwriting and production for artists

Lopez has contributed as a , producer, and to numerous artists across , , and genres. He collaborated extensively with , serving as music producer and arranger on her 2017 album and producing and arranging singles including "Both Sides Now". Separately, he co-wrote, produced, and arranged her 2013 single "Sun".) Lopez also worked with on their 2013 album 10 and 2017 release Thankful, where he co-wrote, produced, and arranged several tracks, including the singles "Block Party", "Now Or Never", "Back to Life", "I Need A Melody", and "Still Sounds Good". In the mid-2000s, Lopez produced and co-wrote the 2005 debut solo album Rollercoaster for finalist Jim Verraros, handling full production duties, engineering, mixing, instrumentation (including guitars, keyboards, bass, and drum programming), music composition, lyrics, and background vocals across all tracks. Fellow American Idol alum Angela Peel contributed backing vocals and lyrics to several songs on the album. He additionally produced for contestant Angela Peel and international RaggaHop artist Ms. Triniti during this period.

RuPaul's Drag Race contributions

Gabe Lopez served as a music producer, songwriter, and mixer for , with notable contributions to the show's ""—special musical episodes featuring original songs and performances by contestants. He produced music for multiple , including "" from the series. For his work as music mixer on that episode, Lopez received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination in 2023 for Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Reality Program (Single or Multi-Camera). In 2019, Lopez was brought on as a music producer for and expanded his role to serve as music producer and arranger for RuPaul's Drag Race Live!—a live stage production based on the franchise that opened at the in in January 2020. His contributions to the live show included producing and arranging tracks for its soundtrack.

K-pop and international projects

Lopez made notable contributions to K-pop as a , producer, and for several acts. He co-composed, co-produced, and arranged "Amigo" (아.미.고), a track from 's 2008 debut album . For TWICE, Lopez produced and co-wrote "Sweet Summer Day," a track from their extended play More & More (2020). He is credited as composer and arranger on the track "Club No. 1" from 's album Sorry, Sorry (2009). His work extended to other artists such as , with productions on projects that achieved . These collaborations were part of successful projects in , including for the respective artists' releases. His involvement in K-pop highlights his range as a producer working across international markets.

Television, film, and other media

contributed significantly to television and film music as a producer, , , and , creating original songs, , and for various projects. He served as music producer and composer for the HBO Max comedy series (2019–2023), including production for the single "My Brother's Gay," across multiple episodes. Lopez was also music producer, , and for the 2020 series Gayme Show (eight episodes). For the Hulu series Love, Victor (2020–2021), he produced and arranged singles including "Young Love" and "," and acted as vocal engineer for the theme song "Somebody to Hold." His film credits include music production for Monster High: The Movie (2022) and (2023), as well as music production, co-arranging, mixing, and production of original songs for the TV movie (2021). produced and arranged the soundtrack for the documentary Streetlight Harmonies (2020). Additional television contributions encompassed theme music composition for and Grand Cayman: Secrets in Paradise (2024).

Personal life and death

Personal life and activism

Gabe Lopez resided in Los Angeles, California, for much of his adult life and career. As an openly gay artist, he was a vocal supporter of the and engaged in related activism. A notable example of his involvement was his contribution to the NOH8 Campaign, which advocated for and opposed , a 2008 ballot measure that banned . Lopez's song "No Hate," an anti- track from his 2011 album Shine Like the Sun, was used by the NOH8 Campaign to promote its message against discrimination and in favor of equal rights for .

Illness and death

Gabe Lopez died from lymphoma on January 25, 2026, at the age of 49, following a brief but intense battle with the disease. His mother, Connie Howard, announced his death the following day, January 26, 2026, via a statement shared on Lopez's verified Instagram account. The family statement expressed profound heartbreak, describing Lopez as loving, kind, and talented, and urged others to cherish his memory. The news prompted an outpouring of tributes from alumni and others in the entertainment industry, who praised his musical talent, kindness, and lasting impact.

Discography

Studio albums

Lopez released four studio albums as a solo artist, showcasing his pop-rock style. His debut album, ''This Is About You'', was released on January 16, 2006. This was followed by ''Shine Like the Sun'', released on July 19, 2011. His third album, ''It’s Obvious It’s Obvious'', came out in 2014. Lopez's final studio album, ''God Bless the Queens'', was released on November 9, 2018. No major chart positions on national charts such as the were achieved by these releases.

Selected singles

Gabe Lopez released a number of notable standalone singles and throughout his career, often highlighting his style and thematic concerns such as love, freedom, and social issues. "No Hate" was released as a single on September 21, 2010. Described by Lopez as a pro-love, pro-freedom, anti-, and anti-hate song, it served as an advance release ahead of his album Shine Like the Sun. "Boomerang" followed as a single in 2011, appearing as the lead track for Shine Like the Sun. "Lasso" was issued as a single in 2017. "California Blues", featuring , was released on September 28, 2017, and received attention for its collaboration and airplay on platforms including Sirius XM and . Other singles include later releases such as "Pride (In the Name of Love)" in and "Long Road" in , reflecting his continued output in subsequent years.

Awards and nominations

Emmy nomination

Gabe Lopez received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination in 2023 for Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Reality Program (Single or Multi-Camera) for his work as music mixer on the episode "". The nomination, shared with Erik Valenzuela and Sal Ojeda, as well as David Nolte, recognized the audio production for the episode's musical elements in the fifteenth season of the series. This marked his sole Primetime Emmy nomination.

Other recognitions

Gabe Lopez was voted by Music Connection Magazine as one of Los Angeles' Hot 100 Artists, a recognition that acknowledged his rising profile in the local scene through his distinctive style and live performances at prominent venues including The Roxy Theatre, , and The Derby. This honor reflected his early career momentum as an artist and songwriter in the . No other major non- awards or formal honors are documented in available sources.

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