Kavinsky, French producer behind Drive hit Nightcall, found dead at home

Vincent Belorgey, the French electronic musician known as Kavinsky, has died at the age of 50. Belorgey, celebrated for his iconic track "Nightcall," was found dead at his Paris home on Tuesday evening. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of his death, though initial findings at the scene revealed no suspicious elements.

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Both danceable and nostalgic, his music will continue to resonate across generations and borders.

Kavinsky was a prominent voice in the French electronic music scene, often associated with artists like Daft Punk, Justice, and SebastiAn. Culture Minister Catherine Pégard paid tribute, calling him one of the country's "most singular voices" whose music will "continue to resonate across generations and borders." President Emmanuel Macron also honored the musician, stating he was "forever a source of French pride."

Born in 1975, Belorgey initially explored acting before shifting to music in the mid-2000s. Drawing inspiration from 1980s film soundtracks and video games, he pioneered the synthwave sound. His 2010 song "Nightcall," co-produced with Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo of Daft Punk, gained international fame through its inclusion in the 2011 film "Drive." The track, a blend of stalking synths and a romantic chorus, has garnered over a billion streams across platforms.

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forever a source of French pride

Belorgey's musical journey included his debut EP "Teddy Boy" in 2006 and his full-length album "OutRun" in 2013, which reached number two on the French album charts. His alter ego, a zombie returning in 2006 to make music after crashing his Ferrari in the 80s, inspired his distinctive persona. Kavinsky's 2022 album "Reborn" and a 2024 re-release of "Nightcall" further cemented his legacy.

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He's melancholic [and] has some regrets and now he's trying to be a good man but he can't because he's dead.