Sofia Toufa
Sofia Toufa, known by her stage name SOFI is a German-Greek singer and rapper.
Background
Toufa started her musical career at the age of 13 through her group Danacee, signed to Def [Jam Records|Def Jam] Germany. The band has supported acts such as Destiny’s Child and Usher. Later, Toufa co-choreographed the video for Avril Lavigne’s hit-single "Girlfriend (Avril [Lavigne song)|Girlfriend]" and she was hired to co-choreograph, sing and dance on her 2008's Best Damn World Tour. In 2009, she toured the world as back-up singer for Britney Spears on her The Circus [Starring Britney Spears|Circus 2009 World Tour].In 2010, Sofia collaborated with Deadmau5 on his single "Sofi Needs a Ladder", which went on to win a 2011 Juno Award for Best Dance Recording.
Toufa has also worked with Fall Out Boy, Will.I.Am, Butch Walker, Mötley Crüe, Tommy Lee and Nelly Furtado.