Sophie B. Hawkins facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sophie B. Hawkins
Hawkins in 2006
Background information
Birth name	Sophie Ballantine Hawkins
Born	(1964-11-01) November 1, 1964 (age 60) New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Rock, pop, pop rock
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, drums
Years active	1990–present
Labels	Sony BMG Columbia Rykodisc Trumpet Swan

Sophie Ballantine Hawkins (born November 1, 1964) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and painter. She was born in New York City and studied music for a year before starting her career.

In the 1990s, Sophie B. Hawkins became very successful with her first two albums. She had many hit songs like "... I Wish I Was Your Lover", "Right Beside You", and "As I Lay Me Down". Later, she started her own music company called Trumpet Swan Productions to release her music.

Sophie B. Hawkins cares a lot about animals and the environment. She also supports causes that help women in music and promote equal rights for all people. She has two children, Dashiell (born 2008) and Esther Ballantine (born 2015).

Music Career and Albums

Sophie B. Hawkins released her first album, Tongues and Tails, in 1992. It became popular all over the world and was praised by critics. She was even nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1993. Her song "... I Wish I Was Your Lover" became a Top 5 hit in the US and a Top 20 hit in the UK.

Her second album, Whaler, came out in 1994. It included another big hit song, "As I Lay Me Down", which reached the Top 10 in the US. This album also sold very well and was certified gold.

In 1998, a documentary film called The Cream Will Rise followed Sophie B. Hawkins during one of her music tours. The film featured her music throughout.

Starting Her Own Music Company

Sophie B. Hawkins had some disagreements with her record company, Sony Music, about her third album. They wanted her to change some of her songs, but she wanted to keep her music exactly as she created it. After a long discussion, her album, Timbre, was released in 1999, but Sony did not help promote it.

Because of this, Sophie B. Hawkins left Sony and started her own music company, Trumpet Swan Productions. In 2001, she re-released Timbre with extra songs and videos. Her first album released completely on her own label was Wilderness in 2004.

Later Projects and Appearances

In 2012, Sophie B. Hawkins played the role of Janis Joplin in a play called Room 105. She also released her fifth album of new songs in 2012, titled The Crossing.

On April 4, 2013, Sophie B. Hawkins appeared as herself on the TV show Community. She sang her hit songs "... I Wish I Was Your Lover" and "As I Lay Me Down" during a special dance event on the show.

In 2019, she had a successful tour across the U.S. She also appeared on a German TV show called Night Grooves, where she sang songs and showed off her drumming skills.

Activism and Support

Sophie B. Hawkins is very active in supporting causes she believes in.

In 2007, she was a main performer at the first Los Angeles Women's Music Festival. This event supported groups that rescue animals and helped promote female musicians. She has always been a strong supporter of animal rights.

In 2008, she re-recorded her song "... I Wish I Was Your Lover" with new lyrics to support presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Sophie B. Hawkins wrote that Hillary Clinton worked hard to bring positive changes for families, children, and the environment.

In 2010, Sophie B. Hawkins started supporting the Waterkeeper Alliance. This group works to protect rivers, streams, and coastlines around the world. She gave all the money from her song "The Land, the Sea, and the Sky" to this organization.

In 2017, she helped the Trevor Project celebrate its 20th anniversary. This organization works to prevent suicide among LGBTQ youth.

Awards and Nominations

Discography

• Tongues and Tails (1992)
• Whaler (1994)
• Timbre (1999)
• Wilderness (2004)
• The Crossing (2012)
• Free Myself (2023)

Filmography

• The Cream Will Rise (1998) directed by Gigi Gaston
• Beyond the City Limits (Rip It Off) (2001) directed by Gigi Gaston
• Community episode "Herstory of Dance" (2013)

Images for kids

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  Sophie B. Hawkins in 2006

See also

In Spanish: Sophie B. Hawkins para niños