French DJ Kavinsky dies at 50

Vincent Belorgey, the French DJ and producer better known as Kavinsky, has died at the age of 50. His death was reported by multiple French media outlets, including Le Parisien, which stated he was found unresponsive in his Paris apartment on Tuesday evening. The cause of death has not yet been released, and authorities have opened an investigation.

Kavinsky achieved international fame with his 2011 hit song "Nightcall," which was prominently featured in the opening credits of the critically acclaimed film "Drive." The track became one of the most recognizable electronic music hits of the 2010s, introducing the French artist to a global audience far beyond the electronic music scene.

Considered a key figure in the "French Touch" movement, Kavinsky's distinctive style, characterized by synthesizer-heavy melodies and an 1980s aesthetic, left a significant mark on numerous musicians. He performed alongside Belgian singer Angèle at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games in 2024.

French Minister of Culture Catherine Pégard paid tribute to the artist, stating on X that "France loses one of its most unique voices." She added that "the whole world was captivated by 'Nightcall,'" and that his music, which she described as both "danceable and nostalgic," would continue to resonate across generations and borders.