Few acts fuse genres as effortlessly as Sofi Tukker, whose music pulses with global influences and dance-floor energy.

Released nine months after its predecessor, Bread, Sofi Tukker’s latest album Butter pushes their signature blend of Latin rhythms and EDM even further, cementing their flair for bold, genre-blurring experimentation. Sofi Tukker takes their Brazilian influences a step further, distilling their sound into a raw, minimalist form that pays homage to the soulful elegance of classic bossa nova, adopting a more pure and intimate take on the genre. This unexpected shift away from their trademark dance-floor anthems may catch some listeners off guard, but it does not fail to underscore Sofi Tukker’s bold versatility and commitment to creative evolution.

Butter has been described as “a labor of love, celebrating Brazilian culture and music”—a sentiment that resonates clearly throughout the album. Serving as a companion to Bread, Butter reimagines select tracks through the warm, expressive lenses of jazz and bossa nova, offering a more intimate and reflective counterpoint to its predecessor. The Butter era started with the reworked single “Bread,” now infused with a warm, cozy bossa nova flavor that transforms its original dance energy, perfect for the clubs. Featuring soulful guest vocals from the legendary Seu Jorge, this rendition adds a rich, intimate layer to the track, perfectly setting the tone for the album’s exploration of Brazilian rhythms and jazz influences. Right from the start, the track showcases Sofi’s vocals, sung in Portuguese, much like Bread, maintaining the duo’s signature blend of global influences and captivating melody. Except this time, we feel relaxed on the beach instead of the dance floor.

A standout and striking moment is “Goddess in Disguise” (Butter version), where Sofi Tukker infuses the track with the vibrant flavor of Brazilian funk, amplified by the energetic vocals of São Paulo’s MC Bola. This track showcases the duo’s dedication to honoring Brazilian music, transforming the song with heartfelt intention and spotlighting Brazil’s diverse genres.

At its core, this project is a heartfelt love letter to Brazil, a celebration of its rich cultural tapestry and the diverse, beautiful sounds that flow from it. Sofi Tukker’s Butter is not just an album but a deep, emotional exploration of Brazilian music—from bossa nova to funk and jazz to samba—reimagined through the duo’s unique lens. With every track, they invite listeners to journey beyond borders, showcasing not only their artistic evolution but also their profound respect for the soul of Brazil’s musical heritage