Kavinsky, the French DJ and producer behind iconic 2010 hit ‘Nightcall’, has died at 50. French newspaper Le Parisien confirmed the news. Kavinsky, real name Vincent Belorgey, died at his home in Paris on Tuesday evening. Notably, the Paris prosecutor’s office has since opened an…
IndustryFirst reported 29 jul, 10:33 / 3 outlets
French producer Kavinsky dies aged 50
Vincent Belorgey, known for the 2010 hit Nightcall, was found dead at his Paris home on Tuesday.
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The story
- Kavinsky was born Vincent Belorgey and became known internationally for Nightcall, released in 2010 and featured in the film Drive.Reported by DJ Mag and Electronic Groove
- He was found dead at his home in Paris on Tuesday evening; first responders found no suspicious elements at the scene.Reported by DJ Mag and Electronic Groove
- Police and prosecutors opened an investigation into the circumstances of his death.Reported by DJ Mag and Electronic Groove
- He performed Nightcall at the Paris Olympic Games closing ceremony in 2024.Reported by DJ Mag and Electronic Groove
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Coverage breakdown
3 sources
3 original reporting
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How this story was covered
3 tracked outlets have reported this story, first published 29 Jul, 10:33. We Rave You published first among the outlets Le Raver tracks. Coverage spread across the tracked outlets over 1h 27m. Of the 3 reports Le Raver has classified, 3 carried original reporting. That is 3 of the 26 outlets Le Raver tracks.
How it unfolded
- 29 Jul, 10:33We Rave YouFirstKavinsky, French DJ behind iconic ‘Nightcall’, has died at 50
- 29 Jul, 12:00Electronic Groove+1h 27mFrench producer Kavinsky dies aged 50
- Filed 29 jul, 12:21 · outlet published no timestampDJ MagKavinsky, French producer behind Drive hit ‘Nightcall’, dies aged 50
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3 outletsPolice have launched an investigation after the artist was found dead in his Paris home on Tuesday evening
The cause of death remains under investigation. Photo credit: Kavinsky – Facebook French producer Kavinsky, born Vincent Belorgey, has died at the age of 50. The artist was found dead at his home in Paris on Tuesday evening, July 28th, 2026. The Paris prosecutor’s office has open…