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Brazil's biggest global pop star, blending funk carioca, pop and reggaeton.
Anitta took Brazilian funk to the world.
From the favelas of Rio de Janeiro to the global stage, she blends funk carioca, pop and reggaeton into a sound that is unmistakably hers.
The rise
- First Brazilian to top Spotify Global.
- Collaborations with the biggest names in music.
"I was born to do this."
Follow for music and the Brazilian wave.
Quick Facts
BornMarch 30, 1993 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Real nameLarissa de Macedo Machado
NationalityBrazilian
ProfessionSinger, songwriter, dancer
Known for"Envolver", "Girl from Rio", global funk pop
StreamsBillions worldwide
Milestones
2013
Brazilian breakthrough
Her single "Show das Poderosas" becomes a national phenomenon.
2017
Global push
Collaborates with Major Lazer and J Balvin, going international.
2022
Historic "Envolver"
Becomes the first Brazilian and first Latin woman to top Spotify Global.
2023
Grammy nomination
Earns a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist, a rare feat for a Brazilian.
2024
Global icon
Performs at major festivals and keeps pushing Brazilian funk worldwide.
Stories & Facts
From Honório Gurgel
Grew up in a poor Rio neighborhood and sang in church before being discovered on YouTube.
A name with meaning
"Anitta" was inspired by the character Anita from the classic Brazilian novel "Presença de Anita".
Genre-shifter
She's moved fluidly between funk, pop, reggaeton and bossa nova, making her Brazil's most versatile export.
Controversies
Cultural debate
Her global pop pivot sparked debate among Brazilian fans over staying true to funk roots.
Lifestyle
Brazil's most global pop star. Anitta is a fierce advocate for her culture, a savvy businesswoman, and a style icon. She's open about her Afro-Brazilian roots and spirituality, and she moves between Rio and the world stage.
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Achievements & Awards
- First Brazilian artist to reach #1 on Spotify Global
- First Latin woman to hit #1 on Spotify Global with "Envolver"
- Grammy Award nominee
- Multiple Latin Grammy nominations and MTV awards
- Over 35 million monthly Spotify listeners at her peak