Funk carioca, also known as favela funk, in other parts of the world as baile funk and Brazilian funk, or even simply funk, is a Brazilian hip hop-influenced music genre from Rio de Janeiro, taking influences from musical styles such as Miami bass and freestyle.
Larissa de Macedo Machado, known professionally as Anitta, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and occasional television host. One of Brazil's most prominent artists, she became known for her versatile style and mixing genres such as pop, funk, reggaeton and electronic music. She has received numerous accolades, including four Latin American Music Awards, three MTV Music Video Awards, nine MTV Europe Music Awards, two Guinness World Records, and nominations for two Grammy Award and ten Latin Grammy Awards. She has been referred to as the "Queen of Brazilian Pop".
Brazilian singer Anitta has released six studio albums, one live album, five extended plays, 47 singles and 66 music videos. Anitta was discovered by music producer DJ Batutinha via YouTube in 2010. She eventually signed a record deal with Warner Music Brazil in 2013 and released her debut album, Anitta, that same year, which reached number one and was certified as a gold album in Brazil. Her debut album also produced four singles, including the commercially successful hits "Show das Poderosas" and "Zen".
Anitta is the debut studio album by Brazilian recording artist Anitta, released on July 3, 2013 by Warner Music Brasil. It was preceded by the single "Show das Poderosas," which was the biggest hit song in Brazil in 2013. The album sold over 40,000 copies in the first 10 days after its release. The album had four singles and earned Anitta a Prêmio Extra, two wins at the Brazilian Music Multishow Award in 2013 and a Latin Grammy Award nomination. To promote the album, she performed on the Rede Globo programs Esquenta!, Caldeirão do Huck, Encontro com Fátima Bernardes, Altas Horas, and Mais Você.
"Sua Cara" is a song by American electronic dance music band Major Lazer from Know No Better (2017). The song features Brazilian singers Anitta and Pabllo Vittar. The song was recorded in February 2017, shortly after the Brazilian Carnival.
"Is That for Me" is a song by Swedish DJ Alesso and Brazilian singer Anitta. It was written by Poo Bear together with Alesso and produced by the latter. The song was released as a single on 13 October 2017, and is part of Anitta's project entitled "Check Mate", in which she will release a new song every month.
F.A.M.E. is the third studio album by Colombian singer and songwriter Maluma. Released through Sony Latin on 18 May 2018. The album was supported by two singles: "Corazón" and "El Préstamo". It also includes the song "Felices los 4". In order to promote the album, Maluma went on the F.A.M.E. Tour in 2018. The album is also Maluma's first trilingual album, containing songs that are written and sung in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.
"Downtown" is a song by Brazilian singer Anitta and Colombian singer J Balvin fully sung in Spanish, despite its title being in English. It was written by Anitta and Balvin together with Justin Quiles and producer Sky Rompiendo. The song was released as a single on 19 November 2017 as part of Anitta's project entitled Check Mate, in which she released a new song each month. The track was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Song at the 19th Latin Grammy Awards.
"Vai Malandra" is a song by Brazilian singer Anitta with fellow Brazilian singer Zaac and American rapper Maejor. The song features Brazilian producers Tropkillaz and DJ Yuri Martins. It was released as a single on December 18, 2017 and as the conclusion to Anitta's Check Mate project, where she releases a new song each month.
Daniel Garcia Felicione Napoleão, known professionally as Gloria Groove, is a Brazilian singer, rapper, songwriter, actor, voice actor, and drag queen. During his childhood, Groove starred in the RecordTV telenovela Savage, and began work as a voice actor. After a period working in theatre as a teenager, Garcia adopted the drag persona "Gloria Groove" in 2014. Two years later, he started gaining prominence by appearing in the TV Globo reality show Amor & Sexo.
Kisses is the fourth studio album by Brazilian singer Anitta, released on April 5, 2019 by Warner Music Brasil. Following the proposal of his EP Solo (2018), Kisses is a trilingual album, comprising Spanish, English and Portuguese. Furthermore, it is a visual project; that is, each song has its own music video. The album is basically focused on genres such as reggaeton and trap, also presenting subgenres in some songs such as pop music, funk, R&B, electropop and MPB.
Versions of Me is the fifth studio album by Brazilian singer Anitta, released on April 12, 2022, through Warner Records and originally planned to be titled Girl from Rio. Anitta covered her various versions on the album, with Ryan Tedder serving as one of the executive producers for the album. Her second multilingual visual album after her fourth studio album, Kisses (2019), Versions of Me contains collaborations with Chencho Corleone, Ty Dolla Sign, Afro B, Khalid, Saweetie, YG, Papatinho, MC Kevin o Chris, Mr. Catra, Cardi B and Myke Towers, as well as Missy Elliott, Maluma, L7nnon, Maffio, ASAP Ferg, Harv, Pedro Sampaio, Dadju, Nicky Jam and MC Pedrinho.
"Funk Rave" is a song by Brazilian singer Anitta, recorded for her fourth EP, Funk Generation: A Favela Love Story, (2023), and her sixth studio album, Funk Generation (2024). The song was written by Anitta, Diplo, DJ Gabriel do Borel, Márcio Arantes, and Melymel, with production handled by Diplo, DJ Gabriel do Borel, and Márcio Arantes.
La joia is the debut studio album by Spanish singer-songwriter Bad Gyal. It was released on 26 January 2024 through Universal Music Latino and Interscope Records. The album was produced by a wide array of producers such as Merca Bae, Caleb Calloway, Nely "el Arma Secreta", Scott Storch, el Guincho, Mag, Jasper Harris, Nuviala, Fakeguido, Taiko, and Sky Rompiendo, among others. It features collaborations with Myke Towers, Anitta, Tommy Lee Sparta, Ñengo Flow, Tokischa, Young Miko, Morad, and Quevedo.
Baile Funk Experience is a fifth headlining concert tour by Brazilian pop star Anitta. The tour was launched in support of her sixth studio album, Funk Generation (2024), which highlights the Boquetes in the becos that has influenced her career. Produced by Live Nation, Baile Funk Experience includes stops in North America, Europe and South America.
"Aceita" is a single by Brazilian singer-songwriter Anitta released on 14 May 2024 as the sixth single from her sixth studio album Funk Generation (2024).
Never Gets Late Here is the second studio album by Jamaican singer Shenseea. It was released through Rich Immigrants and Interscope Records on 24 May 2024. The album contains guest appearances from Coi Leray, Masicka, Rvssian, Di Genius, Wizkid and Anitta. It serves as the follow-up to her debut album, Alpha (2022).
"Mil Veces" is a song by Brazilian singer Anitta, recorded for her sixth studio album, Funk Generation (2024). The song was released as the second single from the album on 19 October 2023, through Floresta Records, Republic Records, and Universal Latin Entertainment.
"Alegría" is a song by Argentine singer Tiago PZK, Brazilian singer Anitta, and Argentine singer Emilia. It was released on August 8, 2024, through Warner Music Latina as the fourth single from Tiago's second studio album, Gotti A (2024). The song was written by the three performers and produced by Tatool and Zecca.
"Double Team" is a song by Brazilian singer and songwriter Anitta, Puerto Rican rapper Brray, and Spanish singer Bad Gyal. The song was recorded for Anitta's sixth studio album, Funk Generation (2024). It was released as the fourth single from the album on March 21, 2024, through Floresta Records, Republic Records, and Universal Latin Entertainment. "Double Team" is a Brazilian funk song with elements of dancehall. Its lyrics focus on self-confidence and the freedom to indulge in uninhibited fun. The song was written by the performers themselves, along with Eduardo Vargas, Elvin Jesus Roubert-Rodriguez, Kenneth Vargas, and Roberto Félix.
