"Cure my nihilism. Be my surrealism."

"Sophia" is both a single and an award-nominated film from the Detroit-based production project XCVIII (pronounced "98"). With music and direction by the visionary Kevin Joseph, "Sophia" is a dual threat: a visual and aural journey that’s sure to thrill your senses through the power of high cinema and impassioned pop music sensibility.

Blending a sultry mix of Michael Jackson's groove, Daft Punk's futuristic flair, and The 1975's emotive edge, this song features Kevin Joseph's smooth vocal delivery, Lisa Sung's enchanting jazz piano, and Aepmah’s masterful sound design. This city pop gem is irresistibly smooth, creating a vibe that's both nostalgic and refreshingly unique.

“Sophia” highlights a nihilistic soul’s pursuit of a figure of love, destiny, and enlightenment. While the song is more than good enough to stand on its own, XCVIII deciding to pair this track with really strong visuals sets it apart and makes “Sophia” memorable, immersive, and engaging.

Make sure to follow XCVIII on Instagram. You can watch the full film below.

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