Sophia Galaté is not just a voice—you feel her when she sings. With a rich, velvety tone, and lyrics that hit like late-night confessions, Sophia blends the golden soul of yesteryear with the vibrant pulse of today. Her genre-bending sound—rooted in R&B/Soul and infused with pop, — she creates a sonic world that’s deeply personal, universally resonant, and effortlessly clever. She doesn’t just write songs; she scores your life.
A true artist’s artist, Sophia has performed on international stages and collaborated with some of the most talented creatives in music. Her debut EP SOFIA introduced the world to her genre-defying style and was followed by a live album with the acclaimed LA jazz-fusion collective Katalyst. She's been featured on top editorial playlists across Spotify, Apple Music, and TIDAL, spotlighted on Spotify’s Fresh Finds and R&B Rising, and praised for her ability to move effortlessly between silky ballads and groove-heavy anthems.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Sophia grew up steeped in the sounds of Motown, Sinatra, Sade, and Carole King. She discovered R&B and neo-soul on her own and was immediately hooked, finding a sense of self in the voices of Etta James, D’Angelo, Amy Winehouse, and the empowering vulnerable ballads of Adele and Whitney Houston—artists known not just for their technical brilliance, but for their emotional depth and storytelling.
She studied music in Chicago, where she fell in love with jazz. After college, despite always dreaming of being an artist, she turned to the business side of the industry--thinking it was too daunting and difficult to be a singer. She worked at a touring agency and managed artists under her co-founded company The Nucleus—but eventually realized the artist within her could no longer be silenced.
Now fully in her artist era, Sophia writes songs about love, heartbreak, healing, emotional detachment, self-discovery, sensuality, and choosing yourself—even when it’s hard. Her lyrics are raw yet refined, delivered with a vocal elegance that turns vulnerability into power. Whether she’s confronting the ache of anxious attachment or capturing the high of falling for someone she shouldn’t, Sophia creates music that holds space for all the complexities of being human.
She has opened for artists such as JoJo, Soulection, Kenyon Dixon, Gene Noble, Rozzi, Son Little, Naomi Sharon, and Loony, and has graced major festival stages including Lollapalooza. Her headline shows in Los Angeles, Chicago, Brooklyn, and London have all sold out, a testament to her growing global community. Known for her commanding voice and magnetic presence, she continues to earn recognition for her authenticity and artistry. She’s also been invited to speak on panels and podcasts about artist independence, creative entrepreneurship, and the evolving landscape for women in music. Sophia Galaté is building her legacy her way—one honest lyric, one unforgettable performance, and one soul-shaking harmony at a time.
Her upcoming album, For My Own Entertainment, marks a bold, energetic shift—celebrating joy, self-expression, and personal freedom, and sonically moving into a place that is much more vibrant and fun, blending and crossing into pop. Songs like “Please Don’t Talk to Me” and the title track "For My Own Entertainment" reinforce themes of romantic autonomy, boundaries, and confidence in desire. However, still staying true to her emotion and introspection with songs like "Should I Tell You" and Just For A Moment. Beyond the music, her visuals and messaging reflect a woman in full control—unapologetic in her emotions, honest in her storytelling, and unafraid to put herself first. Through her sultry sound, soulful voice, and fearless spirit, Sophia Galaté invites others to do the same.