Sofi Tukker
Dancing On The People

THE REVIEW

Clear how the meeting between a Bossa Nova singer and an Electronic producer led to the genesis of these sounds.

However, in the case of Sofi Tukker, one cannot overlook the importance of the image. Visuals and appeal that are an overdose of colors.
In fact, I find it appropriate to introduce the duo with their EP Dancing On The People. Yes, because it is a project that lives on - and gives its best - in the singles.

Their characteristic that distinguishes them from other collectives that have emerged in recent years is the fact that although it is a mixture that leads to House, the obsessiveness lies in the lyrics rather than in the melody.
Sophie Hawley-Weld comes from passionate studies of the Portuguese language and Brazilian poetry.

The formula that the two create, in the best episodes, is this:

Sophie proposes the aforementioned verses with a manner of a sensual nursery rhyme; she also pulls out a guitar riff that does no harm but adds spice to Tucker's rhythmic intuitions. Then the lowered counterpoint to give a dark hue.

Sofi Tukker slow down the pace, of course, but badass tracks like Swing and Purple Hat are of a different caliber compared to the more traditional Ringless and Playa Grande. By traditional, we mean the combination of EDM with percussion drawn from the typical South American musical tradition.

The video for Swing, speaking of an overdose of colors, is a brilliant idea by director Charles Todd. The two clash - complete with fighting video game-style costumes - in an arena between the mountains of Mexico. They attack each other, reciting verses written by the Brazilian poet Chacal, as if they were part of a sort of macumba.

An invitation to move your shoulders in a syncopated and spontaneous manner.