Sophie Ellis Bextor, at the age of 44, has struck a significant deal with her old record label, marking a remarkable comeback fueled by the resurgence of her 2001 hit "Murder on the Dance Floor."
The track gained renewed attention after being featured in the finale of Emerald Fennell's critically acclaimed film "Sul." The movie includes a viral scene where the main character, Oliver (played by Barry Kogen), dances naked to the iconic song.
The impact of the film's popularity, particularly the trending dancing scene on social media, catapulted "Murder on the Dance Floor" into the top five most played tracks globally last week. The unexpected success has not only revitalized Sophie's career but has also opened new doors in the lucrative American market, a feat that her friends say has pleasantly surprised her.
A source within the music industry revealed, "Sophie has become a global star again. Universal, her old record label, has snapped her up, and she will be releasing new music later in the year. She is likely to be a bigger star than she was back in the day. It has come out of nowhere for Sophie, and she is thrilled and really excited."
Sophie Ellis Bextor expressed her excitement, stating, "It's just an extraordinary thing, and it's quite hard to get my head around. It's feeling a bit more real now, but I'm trying my best to just enjoy it."
Emerald Fennell, the director of "Sul," was convinced that "Murder on the Dance Floor" was the perfect fit for her movie, especially considering how well the lyrics aligned with the film's script. This strategic choice played a pivotal role in the song's resurgence and its subsequent impact on Sophie's career.
During the pandemic, Sophie Ellis Bextor gained attention by sharing videos of herself dancing in her kitchen on social media. This led to the creation of an album titled "Songs from the Kitchen Disco" and a deal with the BBC, which now airs a playlist curated by her each week on its Sounds app.
