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SoShy (born Deborah Sarah Epstein;[1]), is a French singer and songwriter.[2][3]

Early life

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She was born Deborah Sarah Epstein[1] in Paris, France, on September 14, 1984,[4] to a French-Argentine-Italian mother and a French-Russian-Ukrainian father. Her early childhood was spent in New York City and Los Angeles.[5][non-primary source needed]

Career

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SoShy, who began her career as an actress, soon discovered the art of DJing, which she did for several years. She also started singing in clubs at the age of fifteen. She then met Lone, a French producer in 2003, and from there signed a deal with Sony Music/Daylight New York. Since signing, SoShy has traveled the world for her debut album, co-writing with artists including BloodShy, Sam Waters, Walter Turbitt, Mark Ronson, Cool and Dre, Steve Kipner, Estelle, Jim Beanz, Michelle Bell, Kovas, Novel and more. She was also featured at the 2005 and 2007 MUSEXPO music conferences.

SoShy co-wrote "Strike the Match" with Ryan Tedder, from the group One Republic, for the ECHO Music Awards nominated German all-female pop band Monrose.

"Appetite for Love" was written in Gunnersbury, London in 2004 with former members of the rock group Rising Times and producer Guz Lally after songwriting stalwart Wayne Hector declined the session. The title was paraphrased from the hard rock group Guns N' Roses' debut album.

In addition, she wrote a song for the American pop rock singer Chris Cornell for his 2009 album Scream. Also in 2009 she wrote the song "Elvis", sung by the Belgian group Leki & The Sweet Mints.

SoShy was signed to Timbaland's MosleyMusic Group/Interscope/Universal Music Group through Jimmy Iovine.

She can be heard on "Morning After Dark" which she co-wrote, the first single from Timbaland's 2009 album Shock Value II.[2] Her single "Dorothy" was featured on the FIFA 10 and her song "The Way I" was featured on The Official Soundtrack of FIFA 06. Soon after, they intensively promoted the hit single by performing live on TV for the MTV Music Awards, Conan O'Brien Tonight Show, followed by many live shows, such as House of Blues Los Angeles and also throughout the world.

She then signed to Sphere Musique/eOne Music in Canada from 2012 to 2014. Her debut album Crack The Code was released September 9, 2014 worldwide. The first two lead singles ("Whateva Man" and "City Of Angels") are now available on iTunes.[6] The video for "Whateva Man" premiered on Vevo September 3, 2014.[7]

She is currently working on her new album as well as going back to her acting and DJing career.

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of independent albums, with track listings.
Title Album details
Crack the Code[8]
  • Released: September 9, 2014[9]
  • Label: Sphere Musique
  • Formats: digital download
Track listing
  • 1. "All Aboard"
  • 2. "Let the Shy Shout"
  • 3. "Whateva Man" (feat. Novel)
  • 4. "Relationship"
  • 5. "Hello" (feat. Saukrates)
  • 6. "City of Angels"
  • 7. "Honest Liar"
  • 8. "Bang Bang"
  • 9. "Dorothy"
  • 10. "Never Over"
  • 11. "I Think We Landed"
  • Deluxe Edition
  • 12. "Speechless"
  • 13. "Swim With the Birds"

Solo singles

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Year Song Album(s)
2005 "The Way I" FIFA 06 soundtrack
2009 "Dorothy" FIFA 10 soundtrack
2014 "Whateva Man" Crack The Code
2014 "City Of Angels Crack The Code
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Year Song Chart positions Album
US UK AUS NZ GER FRA Canada NET IRE NOR EU
2009 "Morning After Dark" (Timbaland feat. Nelly Furtado and SoShy)[10] 61 6 19 6 13 8 21 11 13 8 Shock Value II
2015 "Back To Myself" (AZ feat. SoShy)[11]
2016 "Shine Upon You" (Inmensus feat. SoShy)[12]
2017 "Back to the House" (Junior Sanchez feat. SoShy)[13] Under The Influence
2017 "Dreaming" (Junior Sanchez feat. SoShy)[14]

Remixes

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  • "Morning After Dark (Chew Fu 2016 B-Boy Fix Remix)" (with Nelly Furtado & SoShy)
  • "Morning After Dark (French Version) (with Nelly Furtado & SoShy)

Other appearances

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Year Song Artist Album(s) Notes
2009 "Ease Off The Liquor" Timbaland Shock Value II (additional vocals)
2015 "Black Night" Dembiak Music Alternatives[15]
"Don't Stomp On Me"
"Oh Boy"
"Floored"
2016 "Cloudy Peninsula"[16] Kawnar The Giant
"Which Way To Go"[17] Junior Sanchez 10 Years of Viva Music: Decadedance Part One – EP
2017 "Back To House" Under The Influence[18]
"Dreaming"
"Dirty Housewife"
"Amor De Mi Vida"

Writing credits

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Year Song Artist Album(s) Notes
2006 "Strike The Match" Monrose I Am Co-writer of the song with Ryan Tedder
"Appetite For Love" Natalia Everything and More Co-writer of the song with Cameron Jean-Laing; Lee Macdougall; Gulzar Singh Lally
2009 "Lost Cause" Chris Cornell Scream writer of the song
"Elvis"[19] "Leki & The Sweet Mints" Leki & The Sweet Mints

References

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from Grokipedia
SoShy is the stage name of Deborah Sarah Epstein, a French , and former DJ born on September 14, 1982, in , . Best known for her sultry vocals on the 2009 single "" by featuring , she contributed to the track from Timbaland's album , which debuted as a synth- and bass-heavy blending pop and electronic elements. The collaboration marked SoShy's breakthrough in the international music scene, with "Morning After Dark" peaking at number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in December 2009. As a songwriter, she has penned tracks for other artists, including "Appetite for Love" for Belgian singer Natalia on the 2007 double-platinum album Everything & More, co-written with Guz Lally. She also co-composed "Strike the Match" for the German pop band Monrose, which was nominated for ECHO Music Awards. Beyond her featured work, SoShy has pursued an independent career releasing original music in pop and soul genres, including singles like "Whateva Man" (2014) and "From the Top" (2024). Bilingual in English and French, she has performed at major events such as the 2009 and continues to work as a actress and producer.

Early life

Childhood and family

Deborah Sarah Epstein, professionally known as SoShy, was born on September 14, 1982, in , . She hails from a of mixed heritage, with a French-Argentine-Italian mother and a French-Russian-Ukrainian father. Details on specific parental professions or direct influences remain limited in public records, though her multicultural background contributed to her early exposure to varied linguistic and cultural elements, including fluency in French and English. SoShy's childhood involved frequent relocations that shaped her formative years. Born in , she spent her early childhood split between and before the family moved to . These shifts to dynamic urban centers like New York and immersed her in diverse environments, fostering an appreciation for global perspectives amid her pre-teen life. No specific accounts of school experiences, hobbies, or family travels beyond these moves are widely documented.

Initial forays into entertainment

At the age of fifteen, SoShy began performing as a club singer in Los Angeles, immersing herself in the vibrant local nightlife scene. These early experiences provided her initial platform to showcase her vocal talents and develop a stage presence amid the energetic club environments of the city. Prior to her musical pursuits, SoShy initially pursued acting, training formally in the craft. Her acting endeavors included early auditions and small gigs in the competitive Los Angeles and New York City entertainment circles, where the multicultural influences of these urban scenes shaped her artistic approach. With support from her family, who encouraged her creative interests, she navigated these initial steps as a teenager transitioning from personal hobbies to professional aspirations. She also developed an interest in DJing after her acting beginnings. A pivotal moment came in 2003 when SoShy met French Lone, which led to her signing a significant early contract with in partnership with Daylight New York in . This deal marked her formal entry into the professional , opening doors for global opportunities and establishing a bridge from her grassroots beginnings to broader entertainment development.

Music career

Early songwriting and recordings

SoShy's entry into professional songwriting began in the early after she met French Lone in , leading to a development deal with that emphasized honing her skills as a songwriter for pop and R&B genres. This period marked her transition from club performances to studio work, where she focused on crafting lyrics inspired by her multicultural upbringing in and the soulful R&B sounds she grew up admiring, including influences from and . Under the /Epic imprint, she collaborated on unreleased tracks, such as early sessions with Mark in , which showcased her ability to blend personal narratives with catchy hooks but remained shelved due to label disputes. In 2006, SoShy released her debut single "The Way I," a pop-R&B track produced by Laurent Proneur, which appeared on the FIFA 06 soundtrack and highlighted her smooth vocal delivery and introspective lyrics about self-acceptance. The song, recorded under her Sony BMG-affiliated label Right Back Music, represented an early milestone in her recording career, though it did not achieve widespread commercial success. During this time, she also contributed to minor projects, including co-writing "Without You" during Sony sessions, later refined with John Legend, and initial work with Estelle on her debut material in London, reflecting her growing role in behind-the-scenes pop production from 2003 to 2008. By the mid-2000s, SoShy's songwriting credits expanded to include tracks for established artists, demonstrating her versatility in tailoring lyrics to performers' styles while drawing from emotional, relationship-themed inspirations. She co-wrote "Appetite For " with Lally for Belgian singer Natalia, featured on the 2007 Everything & More, which explored themes of desire and in an upbeat R&B framework. In 2008, she partnered with to pen "Strike the Match" for the German girl group , a high-energy pop anthem on their I Am that peaked at number nine on the German Albums Chart and earned ECHO Award nominations for the group. These contributions underscored her process of building personal connections with collaborators to infuse authenticity into her work, often starting from raw emotional prompts before refining for commercial appeal. Although her pre-breakthrough phase extended into 2009, SoShy co-wrote "Lost Cause" for Chris Cornell's album Scream, a rock-infused track that bridged her R&B roots with alternative styles and highlighted her adaptability in lyric-writing for diverse genres. Throughout 2003-2008, several of her recordings remained unreleased or low-profile, such as demo sessions from her Sony tenure, allowing her to experiment without mainstream pressure while building a portfolio of co-writes that laid the foundation for future recognition.

Major collaborations and breakthrough

SoShy's breakthrough came through her signing to Timbaland's Mosley Music Group in 2009, which led to her prominent feature on the lead single from his album Shock Value II. The track, "Morning After Dark," also featuring Nelly Furtado, showcased SoShy's seductive vocals over a synth- and bass-heavy production, marking her international debut. She co-wrote the song, contributing to its atmospheric blend of electronic and R&B elements. Released in November 2009, "" achieved moderate chart success, peaking at number 61 on the US and reaching number 8 on the Canadian Hot 100, where it spent 20 weeks on the chart. This exposure elevated SoShy's profile, transitioning her from underground songwriting to a featured on a major platform, though the single's performance was seen as limited compared to Timbaland's prior hits. Around the same time, SoShy engaged in key songwriting partnerships for her upcoming debut album, collaborating with producers and artists including Mark Ronson, Estelle, and BloodShy, which helped refine her pop-R&B sound and build industry connections up to 2010. These efforts garnered media attention for her multifaceted role in the studio, positioning her as an emerging talent despite the restrained commercial impact of her early features.

Debut album and subsequent projects

SoShy's debut studio album, Crack the Code, was released on September 16, 2014, through the Canadian label Sphere Musique in partnership with eOne Music. The album features a blend of pop, R&B, and soul influences, with 11 tracks on the standard edition and a deluxe version adding two bonus songs, including collaborations such as "Whateva Man" featuring Novel and "Hello" featuring Saukrates. Recorded primarily in Los Angeles and Montreal, the project marked her transition from featured artist to solo performer following her earlier collaborations. The lead singles from Crack the Code were "Whateva Man," aimed at urban audiences, and "City of Angels," targeted toward pop listeners. "City of Angels" achieved some recognition in upon release. This performance helped establish the album's presence in her home market, though broader international traction remained limited. SoShy had signed with Sphere Musique and eOne Music in 2012, a deal that facilitated global promotion and co-writing sessions during the album's development. Following the release of Crack the Code, SoShy's output shifted toward selective features and independent singles, with no full-length albums announced through 2025. In 2016, she appeared on the electronic track "Shine Upon You" with Inmensus, released via Club G Records. Subsequent projects included vocal contributions to "Back to Myself" by AZ in 2015 and "Back to This" with Matt Sassari in 2023. By 2024, she released "More Acid" featuring SUBSHIFT on Uprise Music and "From The Top" with Dave the Hustler, both as standalone singles that highlighted her ongoing exploration of electronic and pop sounds. Despite mentions of new material in development as early as 2017, no major tours or EPs materialized, reflecting a period of sporadic activity focused on collaborations rather than solo endeavors.

Other professional activities

Acting and voice work

SoShy, born Deborah Sarah Epstein, began her acting career in childhood with minor roles in French productions. At age five, she appeared as a newscaster in the 1988 short film Quicker Than the Eye, directed by Nicolas Gessner. The following year, at age six, she played the character Fraise in the comedy film J'aurais jamais dû croiser son regard..., directed by Jean-Marc Longval. As a teenager, Epstein took on more prominent screen work, portraying the flamenco dancer Luisa Hidalgo in the 1997 episode "Duende" of the syndicated TV series Highlander: The Series (season 5, episode 15). For the role, she underwent intensive training in dancing and sword fighting over two weeks, marking an early intersection with her developing performance skills. Following the peak of her music career in the late , Epstein shifted toward , drawing on her bilingual proficiency in English and French. She established herself as a professional artist, contributing to commercials, narrations, and projects, particularly in French-English contexts. Represented by the Paris-based agency V&V Les Agents Voix, her voice work has become a primary focus since the . As of 2025, Epstein continues her voice-over career actively, maintaining a roster of ongoing engagements in audio production and performance.

DJing and production

SoShy discovered the art of DJing early in her entertainment career, shortly after beginning as an actress and moving to during her youth. Having started singing in clubs at the age of fifteen, she transitioned into DJing, performing sets in local venues for several years and honing her skills in music mixing and audience interaction. This period in the club scene marked the origins of her DJing, where she experimented with genres blending pop, , and electronic sounds, evolving from informal gigs to more structured professional performances that complemented her emerging songwriting talents. Following the release of her debut album Crack the Code in 2014, SoShy integrated DJing more prominently into her music career, using live sets to promote her releases and explore electronic influences. Her performances post-2014 often featured seamless transitions between her original tracks and remixes, showcasing her technical expertise in beatmatching and genre fusion during tours and club events across Europe and North America. A representative example is her DJ set at the GoRei Saturday event at Goldener Reiter in Munich on January 11, 2025, where she joined DJ Ens, Tzschako, and Titi for an extended night of house and techno. In terms of , SoShy has contributed creatively behind the scenes to her own projects and select collaborations, focusing on and sonic texture while working alongside established producers. On Crack the Code, for instance, she collaborated closely with Laurent Proneur, who handled duties, allowing her input to shape the album's pop-soul-electronic hybrid style across tracks like "All Aboard" and "Whateva Man." Her production involvement emphasizes conceptual oversight rather than sole technical credits, supporting her role as a multifaceted artist in the studio. As of 2025, SoShy maintains an active presence in DJing, with regular club appearances and shared sets highlighting her continued evolution in live electronic performance. This ongoing work intersects with her vocal features on tracks, such as Matt Sassari's "Back To This" (2023) and Subshift's "More Acid" (2024), underscoring her sustained engagement in production-adjacent spaces within the global electronic music landscape.

Artistic style and influences

SoShy's music blends contemporary pop and soul, incorporating elements of R&B, , hip-hop, and . Her style is characterized by sultry vocals and an eclectic, heartfelt approach that addresses themes of , , and personal healing, often drawing from life experiences and diverse cultural influences. Her influences include classic artists such as , , , , , , , and , as well as and . More contemporary inspirations encompass producers like and , with whom she has collaborated.

Discography

Studio albums

SoShy's debut studio album, Crack the Code, was released on September 9, 2014, by Sphere Musique in association with eOne Music. The album blends , pop, and hip-hop elements, showcasing SoShy's songwriting and vocal style developed through her early career collaborations. It was made available in both standard and deluxe editions, with the latter exclusive to and featuring two additional tracks for a total of 13 songs. The standard edition contains 11 tracks, produced by collaborators including Laurent Proneur and . Key tracks include the lead single "Whateva Man" featuring , which highlights SoShy's assertive lyrics over an upbeat rhythm; "Hello" featuring , emphasizing interpersonal dynamics; and "City of Angels," a reflective piece on urban life. The deluxe version adds "Automatic" and "Rise Up," extending the album's exploration of empowerment themes. Formats include digital download, CD, and streaming, with the physical CD released on September 16, 2014, in . No major chart performance or sales figures for Crack the Code are documented in available sources. Following its release, SoShy has not issued additional full-length studio albums as of 2025, focusing instead on singles and featured appearances.

Solo singles

SoShy's solo singles span her early career breakthroughs via video game soundtracks to lead promotions from her debut album and more recent independent releases. Her initial releases gained visibility through licensing, while later ones targeted specific markets in .
YearTitleLabelNotes
2005"The Way I"6ix SidesFeatured on the FIFA 06 soundtrack, marking her debut single and early exposure in the electronic and pop scenes.
2009"Dorothy"IndependentPre-album single featured on the FIFA 10 soundtrack, showcasing her pop sensibilities ahead of major label signing.
2014"Whateva Man" (feat. Novel)Sphere MusiqueLead urban single from Crack the Code, accompanied by an official music video directed by Didier Beringuer, achieving moderate success on Canadian urban radio.
2014"City of Angels"Sphere Musique/eOne MusicPop lead single from Crack the Code, entering Canadian airplay charts and marking a notable domestic radio performance.
2021"Fiesta en el piso"IndependentSelf-released single exploring Latin influences.
2021"Ghett up"IndependentSelf-released urban single.
2021"More than 1s"IndependentSelf-released track continuing independent output.
2023"Qn Eres"IndependentSelf-released Latin-pop single, reflecting her bilingual roots and exploration of reggaeton influences.
2025"NIGDY WIĘCEJ"IndependentRecent self-released track blending pop and electronic elements, released on April 15, 2025.
SoShy's most prominent featured appearance came in 2009 on Timbaland's track "Morning After Dark," which also featured Nelly Furtado, from the album Shock Value II. The song, blending electro-pop and hip-hop elements, showcased SoShy's vocals in the chorus and bridge, contributing to its energetic, nocturnal vibe. It peaked at number 61 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2015, SoShy collaborated with rapper AZ on "Back to Myself," a soulful hip-hop track exploring themes of personal redemption and self-discovery, where her layered vocals provided emotional depth to the hook. The single was released independently through Quiet Money Records. Her 2016 feature on Inmensus's "Shine Upon You" marked a shift toward electronic dance music, with SoShy's ethereal vocals enhancing the uplifting trance production in this extended eight-minute track. Released as a single, it appealed to fans of progressive trance. SoShy had multiple guest spots on Junior Sanchez's 2017 album Under the Influence, including "Back to the House," "Dreaming," "Dirty HouseWife," and "Amor De Mi Vida." These deep house tracks highlighted her versatile delivery—from sultry verses in "Dirty HouseWife" to dreamy harmonies in "Dreaming"—infusing the electronic beats with pop sensibility and contributing to the album's club-oriented sound. More recently, in 2024, SoShy appeared on SUBSHIFT's "More Acid," a tech house single characterized by pulsating basslines and acid synths, where her commanding vocals drove the track's high-energy refrain. Released via Uprise Music, it reflected her ongoing involvement in electronic music collaborations.

Songwriting credits

SoShy has contributed as a songwriter to several notable tracks for other artists, particularly in the mid-2000s, showcasing her versatility in pop and alternative rock. Her early credits include co-writing "Appetite for Love" for Belgian singer Natalia on the 2007 album Everything & More, a double-platinum release in Belgium, where she collaborated with producer Guz Lally. In 2008, she co-wrote "Strike the Match" with Ryan Tedder for the German pop group Monrose's album I Am, a song that highlighted her ability to craft empowering pop anthems. Additionally, in 2009, SoShy co-wrote "Lost Cause" for Chris Cornell's album Scream, blending introspective lyrics with rock elements under Timbaland's production influence. She also provided music and lyrics for "I Don't Know How To Hurt You" on Swiss singer Stefanie Heinzmann's 2009 self-titled album. On her own projects, SoShy took a prominent role in songwriting for her 2014 album Crack the Code, co-authoring multiple tracks that reflect her pop-R&B style fused with electronic and hip-hop influences. Key self-credits include "All Aboard" (with Laurent Proneur), "Whateva Man" (featuring , with Proneur), "City of Angels," and "Honest Liar," among others, demonstrating her hands-on approach to personal storytelling and production collaboration. While specific credits for emerging artists or unreleased works from 2010 to 2025 remain limited in public records, SoShy's songwriting continued through her independent releases and sessions, building on her earlier foundation without major documented contributions to other major artists in this period.
YearSongArtistAlbumNotes
2007Appetite for LoveNataliaEverything & MoreCo-written with Guz Lally
2008Strike the MatchMonroseI AmCo-written with Ryan Tedder
2009Lost CauseChris CornellScreamCo-writer
2009I Don't Know How To Hurt YouStefanie HeinzmannStefanie HeinzmannMusic/lyrics
2014All AboardSoShyCrack the CodeCo-written with Laurent Proneur
2014Whateva ManSoShy (feat. Novel)Crack the CodeCo-written with Novel and Laurent Proneur
2014City of AngelsSoShyCrack the CodeSole writer
2014Honest LiarSoShyCrack the CodeSole writer

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