Kavinsky, the voice of Drive, has passed away at 50 😔🎹 [yUrzUrpVLSo]
French electronic musician Vincent Belorgey, known to the world as Kavinsky, has been found dead at his Paris home at the age of 50. The artist's management confirmed the news on July 28, 2026. Kavinsky rose to global fame with his 2010 track "Nightcall," which became legendary as the opening sequence of Nicolas Winding Refn's 2011 neo-noir film, Drive, starring Ryan Gosling. The song's synth-heavy, atmospheric sound defined an era of synthwave and is considered one of the most iconic opening tracks in modern cinema. His death appears to be from natural causes. Paris authorities opened an investigation, with no suspicious items found at the scene. Reports indicate he had been suffering from severe headaches for days before his passing, and officials suspect a stroke. The DJ's music found a resurgence when he performed a special version of "Nightcall" at the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony alongside Phoenix and Angèle. After that performance, the song became the most Shazamed track in a single day in the app's history. A new version of the song was released later that year, topping the French charts. Tributes poured in from around the world. French President Emmanuel Macron described Kavinsky as "a source of French pride forever," while Culture Minister Catherine Pégard called him a "singular voice". Kavinsky was a self-taught pianist and a staple of the French Touch electronic movement, closely associated with the "Drive" cinematic universe. #Kavinsky #Drive #Nightcall #FrenchTouch #RIP