Sophia Thakur - My City (Official Video)

Sophia Thakur Steps Into Music with Debut Single My City.

Celebrated by the BBC as “The Poet of this Generation” and described by Vogue as “one of the most adored poets of our time”, Sophia Thakur has long been known for her ability to put words to the feelings we struggle to name. Now, she’s turning that gift towards music with the release of her debut single My City which is out now.

Written during a period of transition between the UK and US, the track reflects a time of change, growth, and the courage to step into new spaces. Leaning into alt-soul and indie R&B, My City blends Sophia’s tender, intimate vocals with her signature lyricism – creating something that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant.

“This song was written during a time of huge change for me,” Sophia shares. “I felt like I needed to live under new skies, to be loved in new ways. My City is the most honest I’ve been in a while – it’s about everything I feel right now, moving from poetry into music, from one great love into another.”

While this marks her first solo release, Sophia is no stranger to the music world, having collaborated with artists including Jacob Banks, Nao, and Tiana Major9. On stage, she has already built a devoted following, selling out shows at The Jazz Cafe, Bush Hall and Omeara, and performing at Glastonbury, The Royal Albert Hall and Abbey Road Studios.

Alongside the single, Sophia will release a new poem, ensuring her music stays firmly rooted in the storytelling that has made her such a singular voice. With My City, she opens a brand new chapter – one that promises to be just as moving and transformative as the poetry that first made her name.