Artist Profile – Daniel Caesar
1st November 2024SOFI TUKKER–composed of Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern–is widely recognized for being an inspiring, community-minded dance music act. Headliners at festivals worldwide and selling out shows worldwide make up this dynamic duo.
Their 2024 album Bread (an acronym for Be Really Energetic and Dance) is an exciting blend of tropical vibes, African melodies, and electronic dance elements.
What Is Sofi Tukker?
Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern, commonly referred to as SOFI TUKKER, are an innovative dance duo known for bridging genres with dance music. On their latest album Bread (short for Be Really Energetic and Dance), these artists present ten tracks that blend melodic elements with infectious electronic dance production.
SOFI TUKKER has quickly established an enthusiastic following and won them many accolades with their distinct blend of house music infused with Latin and African rhythms.
SOFI TUKKER began when audiences craved dance music with a breezy tropical aesthetic. Their debut hit Drinkee quickly become a fan-favorite, and they now boast fans in Turkey, Italy and North America. SOFI TUKKER are currently working on their third album due out by 2024 while touring extensively and performing an immersive live show at festival fields worldwide.
Who Are Sofi Tukker?
Sofi Tukker is a genre-defying duo comprised of Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern, widely recognized for their inclusive and global electronic music aesthetic. The pair first met during their senior year at Brown University where Tucker played basketball while Sophie studied conflict resolution and Brazilian Portuguese.
Their 2015 hit song “Drinkee,” featuring a lively beat, infectious guitar hook and lyrics drawn from Brazilian poet Chacal, garnered them significant attention. It became their first Grammy nominee for Best Dance Recording and has been used in commercials from Apple (using full length version in iPhone X commercial), Peloton and Smartwater – even earning them an Grammy nomination!
Their loyal fanbase, known as the Freak Fam, gathers around their livestreams to celebrate every new release and hit. Their infectious energy fills festival fields, sells out headline tours and sees them returning to Vegas for DJ residencies.
How Did Sofi Tukker Get Started?
Sofi Tukker may only consist of two people, yet their music has garnered them considerable success. Their first hit single “Drinkee” earned them both a Grammy nomination and numerous festival slots.
Sofi Tukker met this demand by tapping into audiences’ desire for tropical dance music like her song, “Best Friend.” Audiences tired of EDM quickly took to songs like this one from Sofi Tukker and were drawn in.
Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern came together as a duo during college. After meeting each other at an art show where they both were performing, the two quickly clicked over a shared love of music – eventually becoming one of the hottest acts in electronic dance music with Soft Animals as their debut EP and residencies at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas.
What Is Sofi Tukker’s Style of Music?
Sophie Hawley-Weld is an acrobatic singer with an incredible range of melodies that can both entertain and edify an audience, while Tucker Halpern (former basketball player turned drum player/DJ for their band). They perform in many formats: full band to just two of them performing as DJ sets for dance fans alike.
Genre-defying duo Basia Bulat are widely acclaimed for their global and inclusive approach to electronic music. Their songs explore themes of liberation, unity and empowerment.
As part of their live DJ sets during COVID-19’s pandemic in Spring 2020, Gorgon City gained widespread acclaim when they streamed them live for millions and released their “House Arrest” quarantine anthem with Planned Parenthood, The Trevor Project, National Alliance on Mental Illness and Natural Resources Defense Council as avid supporters.
What Is Sofi Tukker’s Future Plans?
Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern are widely revered for their innovative music that encompasses community. With themes of liberation, unity and self-empowerment as central components in their work, the duo has earned both praise from audiences worldwide as well as critical recognition.
“Drinkee”, their debut single featured in an Apple Watch commercial and garnered over 20 million Spotify streams, earning them a Grammy nomination. But this was just the beginning for NYC-based group Soft Animals; later they would release an EP entitled Soft Animals which earned critical acclaim.
Sofi Tukker’s future looks bright thanks to their new album, Bread (an acronym for “Be Really Energetic And Dance”), as well as an accompanying world tour in support. They do not intend to slow down, creating music that inspires their fans and keeps them dancing!