Sofi Tukker (@sofitukker) is the genre-defying, GRAMMY-nominated duo comprised of Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern. Not too long ago, they released an adorable music video for their new bossa nova and drum-and-bass-inspired single, “Hey Homie.” The song will be featured on their highly anticipated studio album, “BREAD,” available on August 23rd, 2024.
Sofi Tukker – “Hey Homie” (Official Music Video)
Each half of Sofi Tukker — Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern – bring their unique musical influences to the table resulting in their own distinct and deeply satisfying sound. “Hey Homie” is the perfect example of their musical fusion, encapsulating their bond as friends and collaborators, while emotionally connecting to the listener with this light and airy pop confection.
Sofi Tukker elaborated, “‘Hey Homie’ is one of our favorite songs on the album. It represents both of us in that Soph has always wanted to make bossa nova and Tuck has always wanted to make drum and bass, and we managed to do both with this one. It’s about the kind of love that is never ‘realized,’ and it never necessarily becomes romantic. Not many songs are written about this type of relationship, and yet it’s super universal. It’s bittersweet and beautiful.”
“Hey Homie” was not written about each other, but the band used the music video as a vehicle to pay tribute to their friendship. They explained, “It’s such a unique friendship–we love each other lowkey like homies, it’s special even though it’s not romantic. We wanted to celebrate the love between friends that will always have an enduring bond. We hope it feels like a warm hug while you’re dancing.” The team behind the clip includes creative director, Kunna Haan, who worked across the “BREAD” album campaign, and video director Aerin Moreno (Madison Beer, Tate McRae), who previously worked with Sofi Tukker.
Sofi Tukker – “BREAD” album
BREAD’s acronym, “Be Really Energetic and Dance,” is an invitation into Sofi Tukker’s decadent, immersive world. Special guests on the album include Kah-Lo, MC Bola, and Channel Tres. Highlights on the album include “Throw Some Ass,” which has racked up 12 million streams, and “Spiral,” with the music video co-starring Heidi Klum.
Sofi Tukker recorded “BREAD” all around the world, but especially in Brazil, which has always been a big influence in their world. “I feel a sense of pride for the country because of how much of a role it plays in our music. Brazil is like a member of the band,” Tucker stated. Sophie is fluent in Portuguese but their extended time there during the making of the album deepened their relationship with its poetry even further.
The album cover was shot by visual artist and fine art photographer Rob Woodcox, who captures Sophie wearing a custom gown (by Chris Habana) made entirely out of bread in front of the ornate Palácio das Laranjeiras, the stunning residence of the Governor of Rio de Janeiro.
Sofi Tukker’s fall North American headline tour will be their biggest to date. They’re also performing as part of Good Morning America’s 2024 Summer Concert Series on album release day. Additional tour dates include supporting J Balvin in Australia and Kygo in Europe later this year. For more information visit sofitukker.com/tour and buy tickets at Ticketmaster.com to see Sofi Tukker perform LIVE.
Sofi Tukker
Sofi Tukker offers an inclusive and global perspective on electronic music that has amassed over a billion streams, and Platinum and Gold records on five continents. With their two studio albums, “Treehouse” and “Wet Tennis,” and subsequent singles, they spread themes of liberation, unity, and self-empowerment. The band lit up festival stages in 2023 with appearances at Coachella, Governor’s Ball, Lollapalooza, and Bonnaroo.
Sharing a mutual love of fashion, Sofi Tukker launched their clothing imprint WET TENNIS and were the face of G-STAR RAW’s colorful denim campaign. Dedicated activists, they have worked with multiple organizations over the years including Planned Parenthood, the Trevor Project, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Nature Conservancy, the March for Our Lives, and the Red Cross, among others.
We recommend adding Sofi Tukker’s “Hey Homie” single to your favorite electro-dance playlist. We would love to hear your thoughts! Please comment below and let us know how this song made you feel. Remember, your feedback helps us bring you more of the music you love. As always, thanks for reading another great article on Bong Mines Entertainment. We’re your go-to source for new music and positive entertainment news. Remember, (P)ositive (E)nergy (A)lways (C)reates (E)levation—P.E.A.C.E.
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