“São Paulo”, a feat between Anitta and The Weeknd enters the Billboard Hot 100

This Monday (11), “São Paulo”, a feat between The Weeknd and Anitta, entered 77th position on the Billboard Hot 100, the main music chart in the United States. The partnership with The Weeknd marks a new phase in the singer's career, further establishing her presence on the international scene.

The track is based on funk and samples from Tati Quebra Barraco, reminiscent of funkprohibition' very well known in Rio de Janeiro, mixed with the striking base that the Canadian singer usually uses in his songs, creating a danceable and engaging track.

.@theweeknd & @Anitta's “São Paulo” debuts at No. 77 on this week's #Hot100.

— billboard charts (@billboardcharts) November 11, 2024

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Debut on the show

The song debuted on digital platforms on October 31, after its overwhelming debut on stage at the showzasso that The Weeknd gave in São Paulo. On Spotify, the song fell 14 positions, being in position 45 on Spotify Global, according to the latest update

The track is part of the album Hurry Up Tomorrow, which promises to mix different musical styles and show an even more eclectic side of The Weeknd. The collaboration between the two stars, uniting the global pop of The Weeknd with the infectious funk rhythm that Anitta brings, has attracted attention due to its different sound elements.

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Sinister pregnancy

The partnership was marked by the release of the clip, where Anitta appeared in several photos pregnant with something sinister. In the clip, we discovered that the Brazilian was pregnant with The Weeknd himself. All this mystery left fans of the singers excited not only for the song, but for the video as well, causing everyone to create high expectations for this partnership.

In a post on Instagram, Anitta posted a photo with her supposed pregnancy belly, and internet users were left without understanding anything. The singer commented on the singer's publication, expressing surprise and wishing her happiness. The clip already has more than 13 million views on YouTube, and more than 450 thousand likes, showing that the public liked the partnership between the Brazilian and the Canadian.

Featured photo: Anitta is in the Billboard Top 100 with the song 'São Paulo' (reproduction/Instagram/@anitta/@theweeknd)