Evelin Burger

Larissa de Macedo Machado, professionally known as Anitta, is a highly successful Brazilian singer, songwriter, and performer. Emerging in 2013, she quickly rose to prominence with her debut album, achieving platinum status and topping Brazilian charts. Anitta is recognized for her ability to blend various musical genres, including pop, funk, reggaeton, and electronic music, which has contributed to her widespread appeal.

Her career has been marked by significant international achievements, including multiple awards and chart successes globally. She has broken records as the first Brazilian artist to lead global music charts and win prestigious international awards. Beyond her music career, Anitta is also noted for her social media influence and her commitment to various philanthropic causes, advocating for environmental protection, health, and human rights.

Anitta's musical journey began with her debut single "Meiga e Abusada" in 2012, leading to her self-titled album in 2013 which achieved platinum certification and number-one status in Brazil. Her subsequent albums, such as "Ritmo Perfeito" (2014) and "Bang" (2015), further solidified her position as a major Brazilian star. A pivotal moment in her career was the release of "Paradinha" in 2017, her first song entirely in Spanish, which accelerated her crossover into Latin and reggaeton genres. This was followed by the "CheckMate" project, featuring international collaborations. Her fourth album, "Kisses" (2019), was a trilingual visual album that garnered a Latin Grammy nomination.

The release of her fifth studio album, "Versions of Me" (2022), propelled Anitta to global stardom with the single "Envolver." This track became her international breakthrough hit, topping the Billboard Brazil Songs chart and reaching number one on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart. This achievement made her the first Brazilian artist to lead a global music chart. Furthermore, "Envolver" earned her a Guinness World Record for being the first solo Latin artist and Brazilian act to reach number one on Spotify's Global Top 200. She also became the first Brazilian artist to win the American Music Award for Favorite Latin Artist and the MTV Video Music Award for Best Latin.

Anitta is recognized not only for her musical achievements but also for her significant influence on social media, being named one of the most influential artists globally. She has been featured on the Time 100 Next list. Beyond her public profile, Anitta is actively involved in philanthropic work. Her advocacy spans a range of important causes, including climate change, environmental conservation, health initiatives, and the right to food. She also dedicates her efforts to championing the rights of the LGBT community, indigenous peoples, and women.

“She could be sexy without looking vulgar; girl and woman at the same time”