The GRAMMY-nominated electronic duo cooks up a bold new chapter with a global, club-ready collaboration.
Let them cook: SOFI TUKKER is officially stepping into their next phase. The GRAMMY-nominated duo – Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern – has signed with Republic Records, marking a major career milestone. To commemorate the big move, they’ve unveiled “COOK,” a high-energy new single featuring global superstar J Balvin, signaling exactly where this new era is headed: bigger and bolder than ever before. The release marks their first-ever on Republic.
“COOK” feels like a natural collision of worlds as SOFI TUKKER’s euphoric percussion, playful rhythms, and genre-blurring instincts meet J Balvin’s unmistakable presence and cultural reach. The collab comes after years of mutual admiration, and that chemistry is front and center – some would even say appearing effortless, vibrant, and charged with movement.
The official music video, directed by The Reggies, further leans fully into that energy. Featuring both SOFI TUKKER and J Balvin, the visual is colorful, club-forward, and kinetic, amplifying the track’s celebratory spirit while highlighting creative connection across cultures. It’s a visual statement that matches the song’s pulse and underscores the duo’s flair for turning music into a full sensory experience.
SOFI TUKKER’s partnership with Republic Records represents a major milestone in their career, following years of releasing music independently with various types of deals. Regarding the signing, the duo shared with Billboard, “It wasn’t until we met the people at Republic that we decided we wanted to sign with a major label… We couldn’t be more excited to be at a place in our career where we know who we are, have built this ourselves, and now get to learn from and work with a whole new group of smart people to help us bring our visions to life. It’s a big step that’s been years in the making.”
