The song that debuted in the Top 40 of the Radio Airplay Chart and was highlighted by Billboard and V Magazine, now comes with a second version with DaBaby, who includes a scorching verse.
After the original version exploded since its release with tens of millions of views and widespread recognition, Brazilian global pop superstar Anitta is once again renewing and reloading “Girl From Rio” with an official remix together with DaBaby.
Grammy-nominated multiplatinum titan, originally from North Carolina, DaBaby arrives with a scorching verse, adding another dimension to the hit song.
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Since its release, “Girl from Rio” came as a phenomenon. It debuted in the Top 40 of the Radio Airplay Chart, marking the first time in Anitta’s career. Not to mention, it racked up over 13 million views on Spotify and 20 million views on the official music video.
Inciting widespread acclaim, Billboard proclaimed, “She understands how to wrap a classic tune around her finger but at the same time inject enough attitude into the song to make it hers,” and Rolling Stone wrote: “The track finds Anitta giving her own twist on the Brazilian bossa nova classic, “and V Magazine predicted:” Anitta’s influence and fan base is now everywhere, and her latest release should serve to give her a big boost . “
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To celebrate the new single, Anitta performed “Girl from Rio” on NBC’s Today Show and Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! by ABC. He also took the stage of the first television special of the Latin Grammy Celebra: Ellas y Su Música on Univision. The music video for “Girl From Rio” made its world premiere on MTV Live, MTVU and on the global network of MTV channels, as well as on the Viacom CBS billboard in Times Square.
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“Girl from Rio” stands out as Anitta’s most personal song to date, as it gave a fresh and fiery perspective with a modern twist to the Brazilian bossa nova classic “Garota de Ipanema.”
Offering a sassy and sexy ode to the ladies of their hometown, mischievous and witty give way to the singable hook immediately , “Hot girls where I’m from. We don’t look like models. Tanned lines, big curves and the energy shines, you will fall in love with the real Rio “(” Hot girls where I’m from. We don’t look like models. Tanned lines, big curves, and the energy glows, you’ll be falling in love with the real Rio ”).
The visual with a film production brings the song to life. Nodding to classic mid-century musicals , Anitta dons a seductive 1940s-era swimsuit depicting a sultry woman at the helm of a WWII plane and launches into an impressive routine surrounded by crazed sailors. with her. Fast forward to modern times, it gives the public a look at the best beach day in Rio and makes it warm.
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On the release, Anitta commented, “I am very excited to be able to share the story of my hometown in the song and video ‘Girl from Rio’”.
At the 2021 Latin American Music Awards, Anitta described “Girl From Rio” as her “favorite song” to Billboard.
Anitta continues to make headlines around the world. She recently lit up the stage at the Latin American Music Awards by joining forces with Maluma, Wisin and Myke Towers for a powerful performance of “Mi Niña” and took home the “Favorite Female Artist” award. She appeared on the most recent cover of Allure which dubbed her, “An uncensored force that changes the face and flavor of Brazilian beauty.”
Anitta is currently putting the finishing touches on her debut album for Warner Records along with her management team S10 Entertainment.
