Anitta (singer) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Anitta
Anitta in 2024
Born	Larissa de Macedo Machado (1993-03-30) 30 March 1993 (age 32) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Occupation	Singer songwriter actress dancer
Years active	2010–present
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Genres	Pop Brazilian funk reggaeton
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Floresta Republic Universal Latin Warner Warner Brasil

Larissa de Macedo Machado (born March 30, 1993), known professionally as Anitta, is a famous Brazilian singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. She is one of Brazil's most well-known artists, famous for her unique style that mixes different music types like pop, Brazilian funk, and reggaeton. Anitta has won many awards and holds two Guinness World Records. She is also the Brazilian female singer with the most songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Many people call her the "Queen of Brazilian Pop." After releasing her first song, "Meiga e Abusada" (2012), Anitta signed with Warner Music Brazil. Her first album, Anitta, came out in 2013. It quickly became number one in Brazil and featured hit songs like "Show das Poderosas." In 2014, she released her second album, Ritmo Perfeito. Her third album, Bang (2015), made her a huge star in Brazil with popular songs like "Bang."

In 2017, Anitta released "Paradinha," her first song entirely in Spanish. This helped her become known in Latin music. She also worked on a project called CheckMate, which included international hits like "Downtown" and "Vai Malandra." Her fourth album, Kisses (2019), was special because it was a visual album with songs in three languages.

Anitta's fifth album, Versions of Me (2022), was a big success worldwide. Its main song, "Envolver," became number one on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, making her the first Brazilian artist to lead a global music chart. She also became the first solo Latin artist and Brazilian act to reach number one on Spotify's Global Top 200 chart. Anitta has won many awards, including the American Music Award for Favorite Latin Artist and the MTV Video Music Award for Best Latin. Her sixth album, Funk Generation (2024), earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Latin Pop Album.

Anitta is seen as a very influential artist on social media. She is also known for her charity work, supporting causes like climate change, nature, health, and food rights. She also speaks up for LGBTQ+, indigenous, and women's rights.

Early Life and Education

Larissa de Macedo Machado grew up in Honório Gurgel, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. She is the younger daughter of Míriam Macedo and Mauro Machado, who are of Afro-Brazilian descent. Her parents later divorced, and her mother raised her. Her brother, Renan Machado, helps manage her music career.

Anitta started singing at age 8 in her neighborhood's church choir. She began English classes at 11 and showed great intelligence. A teacher later gave her free dance lessons. After high school, she studied public administration. In 2013, she decided to focus on her music career and won the "Best New Artist" award from a group in São Paulo.

Her stage name, Anitta, came from a character named Anita in a Brazilian TV series. Anitta speaks several languages, including Portuguese, English, and Spanish. She also knows some Italian and French, and has studied Japanese.

Music Career Highlights

Early Success (2012–2013)

Anitta's professional singing career began in 2010. She was discovered by funk producer Renato Azevedo, who saw her videos online. She signed with Furacão 2000 and released her first song, "Eu Vou Ficar." In 2012, she signed with K2L Entertainment.

In January 2013, Anitta signed with Warner Music Brasil. She released "Meiga e Abusada," which became popular on Brazilian radio. Her first album, Anitta, came out in June 2013. The music video for "Show das Poderosas" quickly became the most-watched video on YouTube in Brazil, with over 160 million views in less than a week. This song also topped the iTunes Brazil charts.

Growing Fame (2014–2015)

Anitta performing in February 2015

Anitta started her first concert tour in 2013. Her live album, Meu Lugar, was recorded at a show in Rio de Janeiro in February 2014. The song "Blá Blá Blá" was the first single from this album. Her second studio album, Ritmo Perfeito, was released in June 2014. Other popular songs from this time included "Cobertor" and "Na Batida." In 2014, she also started her own management company, Rodamoinho Produções Artísticas.

Bang and Global Steps (2015–2016)

Anitta with singers Caetano Veloso (left) and Gilberto Gil (right) performing at the 2016 Summer Olympics opening ceremony

Anitta's third album, Bang, was released in October 2015. It sold over 300,000 copies. The song "Deixa Ele Sofrer" reached the top of the iTunes Brazil chart. The main song, "Bang," became an international hit, with its music video getting over 320 million views on YouTube.

In 2016, Anitta hosted a TV show called Música Boa Ao Vivo. She also worked with Colombian singer J Balvin on a remix of "Ginza." In August 2016, she released "Sim ou Não" with Maluma. She performed at the 2016 Summer Olympics opening ceremony with famous Brazilian singers Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil. Later that year, she signed an international contract with William Morris Endeavor. Her song "Bang" was also featured in the video game Just Dance 2017.

International Breakthrough (2017–2018)

Anitta performing in São Paulo, October 2017

In 2017, Anitta collaborated on songs like "Loka" and "Você Partiu Meu Coração." She released "Switch" with Iggy Azalea, her first English single. "Paradinha" was released in both Portuguese and Spanish. She also joined Major Lazer and Pabllo Vittar on "Sua Cara," which became an international hit.

Anitta started a project called CheckMate, releasing a new song each month. This included "Will I See You" with Poo Bear, "Is That for Me" with Alesso, and "Downtown" with J Balvin. "Downtown" became a global success, making Anitta the first Brazilian to appear in the "Top 50 Global" songs list. The final song from CheckMate was "Vai Malandra."

In January 2018, Anitta performed for over 2.4 million people at a New Year's Eve concert in Copacabana. She released "Machika" with J Balvin and "Indecente" in Spanish. She also became a coach on La Voz... México. Her song "Medicina" was featured in the Just Dance series again. In November, she released an EP called Solo with songs in different languages. A documentary series about her, Vai Anitta, was released on Netflix.

Kisses and More Collaborations (2019–2020)

Anitta performing in Brasília in 2019

In 2019, Anitta released several songs, including "Terremoto" with Kevinho and "Bola Rebola" with Tropkillaz, J Balvin, and MC Zaac. Her fourth album, Kisses, was released in April. It was her first visual and trilingual album, reaching charts in the United States and Spain. She also appeared on Madonna's album Madame X and collaborated with Major Lazer again on "Make It Hot."

Anitta also worked with Ozuna on "Muito Calor" and with Black Eyed Peas on "Explosion." She started the Brasileirinha project, releasing songs only in Portuguese, like "Some Que Ele Vem Atrás" with Marília Mendonça. In June 2020, Anitta signed with Warner Records in the U.S. for her first U.S. album.

In August 2020, her song "Paloma" with Fred de Palma became popular in Italy. In September 2020, Anitta released "Me Gusta" with Cardi B and Myke Towers. This song became her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Anitta also helped change the definition of the word "Patroa" (boss's wife) in Google's dictionary to mean a female boss, showing her influence.

Global Recognition (2021–2022)

In 2021, Anitta opened the Latin American Music Awards with a remix of "Mi Niña." She released "Mon Soleil" with Dadju in France and "Un Altro Ballo" with Fred de Palma in Italy. In June 2021, she joined the board of directors for Nubank, a large financial technology company in Latin America.

In July 2021, Anitta received an award for her work in empowering women at the Heat Latin Music Awards. She performed at the MTV Video Music Awards and appeared at the Met Gala for the first time. She also participated in YouTube's "Dear Earth" special to raise awareness about climate change.

In December 2021, Anitta performed at Miley Cyrus's New Year's Eve Party. Her Spanish single "Envolver," released in late 2021, topped Spotify's Global Top 200 in March 2022. This made her the first Brazilian and first Latin artist with a solo song to achieve this. "Envolver" also topped the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart.

In April 2022, Anitta became the first Brazilian to perform on the main stage of the Coachella festival. She won the "Best Latin" category at the MTV Video Music Awards for "Envolver," becoming the first female solo artist to receive this award. She also won her first American Music Award. In June 2022, Madame Tussauds New York unveiled a wax figure of Anitta. She also went on a promotional tour across Europe.

In August 2022, Anitta released a deluxe version of Versions of Me, featuring collaborations with Maluma and Missy Elliott. In November 2022, she was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. She was also honored at the WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards.

Acting Debut and Funk Generation (2023–2024)

In January 2023, Anitta won the "Best Global Act" award at the All Africa Music Awards, becoming the first Latin artist to do so. She also became an ambassador for Lay's chips. In March, she was named one of the most impactful international women by Variety magazine. She was also confirmed to join the cast of the Spanish Netflix series Élite.

In April 2023, Anitta signed with Republic Records and Universal Music Latin Entertainment. In June, she became the first artist from South America to perform at the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show in Istanbul, Turkey. She performed "Envolver" and debuted "Funk Rave," the first single from her new album.

In September 2023, Anitta won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Latin for "Funk Rave" for the second year in a row. She also performed with the K-pop group Tomorrow X Together on "Back for More." This song helped her break records on music charts in South Korea and China. In October, her acting debut in Élite was released on Netflix.

In December 2023, Anitta and Peso Pluma released "Bellakeo," which reached the top 10 on Spotify Global and became her third entry on the Billboard Hot 100. In January 2024, she started her carnival tour in Brazil, selling out all dates. In February, she performed at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile, winning the Most Popular Artist award.

On April 26, 2024, Anitta released her sixth studio album, Funk Generation. All songs from the album debuted in the Top 50 on Spotify Brazil. The album also had a huge global debut on Spotify. In May, Anitta was honored at Variety's Power of Women event. She also made history as a guest judge at Madonna's "The Celebration Tour" concert in Copacabana, which gathered over 1.6 million people. Her first international tour for Funk Generation, called "Baile Funk Experience," began in May 2024.

In July 2024, Anitta received an honor at the Premios Juventud for her activism for LGBTQIA+ rights, humanitarian causes, and the Amazon rainforest. She was also nominated for three MTV Video Music Awards. In September, she performed at the NFL Kickoff Game in São Paulo, the first NFL game held in South America. She won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Latin for "Mil Veces" for the third year in a row, tying with J Balvin for the most wins in this category.

On October 30, Anitta and The Weeknd released "São Paulo," a Brazilian funk track. This song debuted in the top 10 on Spotify Global, setting a new record for Anitta. Her album Funk Generation was nominated for Best Latin Pop Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, making it the first funk album to receive a Grammy nomination. In December 2024, Anitta received the Vanguard Trophy at the Multishow Brazilian Music Awards, recognizing her impact on music. She also headlined the New Year's Eve celebration in Copacabana, performing for over 2.6 million people.

Recent Achievements (2025)

In January 2025, Anitta started her "Ensaios da Anitta" show series across Brazil. By February 2025, her song "São Paulo" with The Weeknd reached the Top 10 on Spotify in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, marking her highest peak on these charts. It also became one of the few songs worldwide to enter the Top 10 in every country in the Americas. On February 10, she reached her highest peak on the Billboard Hot 100 at position #43.

In February, Anitta also became the Brazilian artist with the most monthly listeners on Spotify and the most #1 songs on Spotify in several countries. On February 20, she made history as the first Brazilian to win an award at the Premios Lo Nuestro. On March 1, Anitta set a new record for the highest number of streams in a single month for a Brazilian pop artist on Spotify. On March 6, her documentary Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta premiered on Netflix, reaching the Top 3 in Brazil and the global Top 10 for non-English productions. On March 8, she held her traditional post-Carnival street party in Rio de Janeiro, attracting 1.1 million people.

On April 22, Anitta was announced as the new ambassador for Mercado Pago. On April 24, she received the Vanguard Award at the Billboard Latin Women in Music event, presented by Shakira, who called her the "Queen of Funk."

Musical Style and Influences

Anitta's Sound

Anitta's music is mostly pop, funk carioca, and Latin pop. However, she also mixes in other styles like R&B, dance-pop, electronic music, reggae, and reggaeton. She has songs in five different languages: Portuguese, Spanish, English, Italian, and French.

Who Inspired Anitta?

Anitta has mentioned singers like Mariah Carey, Carmen Miranda, Beyoncé, Shakira, and Rihanna as her inspirations. She said, "Of course I have my inspirations, I love it, I grew up listening to Mariah Carey, Rihanna. I love Beyoncé with passion, who has no way, the whole of Brazil, the whole world is a fan. So we do have our references, always. And it's super important for you to have an inspiration. (...) I really enjoy looking at my divas."

She has also been influenced by The Pussycat Dolls, Madonna, Britney Spears, and Brazilian pop group Rouge. Anitta admires the bold and experimental music of Brazilian singers Gal Costa and Caetano Veloso. She has shared a list of songs that inspired her, including works by Nina Simone, Sean Paul, and Selena.

Impact and Legacy

Anitta at the 'Combatchy' party in 2017

Anitta is one of Brazil's biggest pop stars and the Brazilian artist with the most international fame. She is often called the "Queen of Brazilian Pop" by magazines and the Grammys. In 2018, Billboard named her the 7th most influential artist in the world on social media.

She is known for bringing Brazilian funk and pop to the world stage. Billboard even credits her with helping the Latin Grammys include Brazilian funk in their urban music categories for the first time. In March 2023, the Latin Grammy Awards added a new category, "Best Portuguese-Language Urban Performance," partly due to artists like Anitta gaining global recognition.

Beyond music, Anitta is a powerful voice in Brazilian politics. In 2022, she was one of the most influential personalities in politics, speaking out against issues like environmental damage, racism, and homophobia. She encouraged young people aged 16-18 to register to vote, which led to a record number of teenagers signing up.

Time magazine included her in their 'Time 100 Next' list in 2021, recognizing her as a global emerging leader. In 2022, Forbes listed her in their "30 Under 30" North America list for her leadership in Latin American music. She is also seen as a major influence in modern marketing in Brazil. In 2024, Bloomberg Línea listed her among the 500 most influential people in Latin America for creating jobs and boosting economic activities.

Many artists have said Anitta influenced them, including Tini, Christina Aguilera, Katy Perry, Dua Lipa, Karol G, J Balvin, Becky G, Alicia Keys, Pabllo Vittar, Maluma, Cardi B, and Luan Santana.

Business and Projects

Brand Partnerships

Anitta at Multishow in 2018

Anitta has worked with many different brands as a spokesperson and ambassador. These include Adidas, Samsung, Burger King, Pepsi, and Tiffany & Co.

In 2014, Anitta started the Rodamoinho group, a company that handles music and entertainment. This group includes "Rodamoinho Entretenimento" for concerts and tours, "Rodamoinho Records" for music releases and management, and "Rodamoinho Filmes" for music videos and films. They also created an animated cartoon based on her life called "Clube da Anittinha."

In September 2019, she became the Head of Creativity and Innovation for Skol Beats, a drink brand. She helps with marketing and new product ideas. She also launched a "Rexona by Anitta" product line in 2019.

In January 2021, Anitta partnered with Cadiveu Essentials to create a vegan hair care line. In June 2021, she joined the board of directors of Nubank, a large digital bank in Latin America. She helped the company offer free stock receipts to its customers. In August 2022, she stepped down from the board due to her busy global schedule but continued as a global brand ambassador.

In May 2022, Anitta launched an online course called "Anitta Prepara" with Estácio, an educational institution. This course teaches about entrepreneurship. She also became a partner in Fazenda Futuro (Future Farm), a company that makes plant-based meats. In July 2022, she launched "Puzzy By Anitta," a special line of personal care products.

Personal Life

Anitta identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community. She has had relationships with different people, including musician Mr. Thug and businessman Thiago Magalhães, whom she married in 2017 and divorced in 2018. She has also had brief relationships with other artists and models.

In a 2017 interview, Anitta said that if she hadn't become a singer, she would have been a happy psychologist. After watching a documentary in 2019, she tried veganism for a while. PETA named her one of the Most Beautiful Vegan Celebrities of 2022. Anitta follows Candomblé, an Afro-Brazilian religion.

Helping Others

Anitta is an environmental activist. She speaks out against crimes in the Amazon rainforest and supports the rights of indigenous people. During the 2018 Brazilian elections, she publicly opposed presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro. She also advocates for climate change, conservation, health, and food rights. She has donated to many charities and communities, helping fight poverty and supporting children in Africa.

As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Anitta defends LGBTQ+ rights, including marriage equality. She has spoken about how some media ignore her sexual orientation due to prejudice. She also supports women's rights.

In her shows, Anitta has featured dancers with disabilities and plus-size models. A dancer with Down syndrome expressed how much she loved it. In 2019, she also announced Makayla Sabino, a transgender ballerina, for Rock In Rio.

Discography

Studio albums

• Anitta (2013)
• Ritmo Perfeito (2014)
• Bang! (2015)
• Kisses (2019)
• Versions of Me (2022)
• Funk Generation (2024)

Mixtape

• Ensaios Da Anitta [pt] (2024)

Tours

Main Concert Tours

• Turnê Show das Poderosas (2013–2014)
• Turnê Meu Lugar (2014–2016)
• Bang Tour (2016–2017)
• Kisses Tour (2019–2020)
• Baile Funk Experience (2024–2025)

Special Performances

• Chá da Anitta (2013–2016)
• Show das Poderosinhas (2015–2019)
• Turnê Os Caras do Momento (with Nego do Borel) (2015–2016)
• Made in Brazil (2018)
• Euro Summer Tour 2022 (2022)

Carnival Events

• Bloco da Anitta (2016–2020 and 2023–present)
• Ensaios da Anitta (2019–present)

Film and Television Appearances

Movies

TV Shows

Awards and Recognitions

Anitta has received many important awards and nominations throughout her career in Brazil, Latin America, North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. She has been nominated over 760 times and won over 300 awards. These include nominations for major music awards like the Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and MTV Europe Music Awards.

Anitta is one of the most awarded Brazilian and Latin singers in the world. She is the first Brazilian and Latin artist to win and be nominated for many of these awards. She is also on a list of the 50 most awarded musicians of all time, according to The Artist Museum portal.

External links

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See also

In Spanish: Anitta (cantante) para niños