Today we’d like to introduce you to Sophia Foley.
Hi Sophia, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
According to my mom, I began singing as soon as I began talking, and I haven’t stopped since. I performed as a kid and always dreamed of being a star. When I was 18, I began writing and recording original music. I have continued to create original music for the last decade. I recently began working with a vocal teacher who is helping me strengthen my voice and face my stage fright as an adult. I just filmed two music videos and am currently working on new music. I’m excited to see what the future holds for me.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Nothing worth it is ever easy. That is what I constantly remind myself of when it comes to my music career. Some days everything feels hard, and nothing goes as planned, but no day is ever hard enough to make me quit my lifelong dream. There have been times when I am creating a track, I get in the studio, and I just can’t make it sound exactly as I expect. This is also why I try to release my expectations and just let my creation flow naturally. Some days my voice doesn’t sound right, and the keys are harder to hit. I have spent many days fighting my own thoughts about failure, but I also have to listen to people around me tell me that my dreams are unrealistic. I work two jobs and go to school full-time online, so finding the balance and the quiet moments needed to create my art is sometimes difficult. Every time I break through an obstacle, it makes me more passionate about making my dreams a reality.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I’m a singer-songwriter based in San Diego, and I write music as Sophcaine. My work is rooted in storytelling and expressing feelings that can be difficult to put into words. Songwriting helps me process my experiences and turn them into something others can connect with.
I’m especially drawn to exploring love, vulnerability, heartbreak, and self-discovery. I want listeners to hear a song and feel like someone understands what they’re going through. For me, that connection is one of the most meaningful parts of making music.
What I’m most proud of is having the courage to share my work. There’s something really vulnerable about putting your voice and your writing out into the world, especially when it comes from a personal place. I’m proud to keep creating, performing, and developing my identity as an artist.
I think what sets me apart is my perspective and the way I express it through my lyrics, voice, and visual style. I’m still growing and discovering new parts of my sound, but I want everything I release to feel true to who I am.
Can you share something surprising about yourself?
Something that surprises people is that I have stage fright. People often assume that being a singer means you naturally feel comfortable performing, but I still get nervous sharing such a personal part of myself in front of an audience. Loving music and feeling confident onstage don’t always go hand in hand. Performing lets me keep challenging myself, and I’m proud that I keep doing it even when I’m scared.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://sophcainemusic.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/sophcaine
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sophcaine
