Anitta reaches the Top 1 of Spotify Global and “Envolver” is the most listened to in the world

This Friday (25th), anita broke another record: reached the Top 1 Global Spotifywith the hit “Envolver”, a position that has been rising since Tuesday, when it was in fifth place.

The song, released in November 2021, has passed 6.3 million plays. In Brazil, it started the day in first place on the platform.

To reach the mark, she surpassed artists like Glass Animals, Justin Bieber, Imagine Dragons and veteran Elton John.

This Wednesday, Anitta celebrated on Twitter:

My God / Dios Mio / Oh My God pic.twitter.com/vuocDejVX5

— Anita (@Anita) March 23, 2022

Four months after its release, the single became a global fever and the choreography went viral on TikTok — “el paso de Anitta” — being reproduced by many celebrities.

On the social network, the challenge that drives the viral dance consists of fans imitating a famous dance move in which she falls to the floor and swings her hips in time to the music.

“Envolver”, which is sung in Spanish, is in the Top 20 of all Latin American countries where Spotify is available.

On the last 20th, Anita confirmed on Twitter that her new album “Girl From Rio”, which wants to take Brazilian culture to the world, is scheduled to be released in April.

international career

Already consolidated in Brazil, Anitta opened space and went in search of an international career. Last year, when she moved to the United States to conquer her space, she revealed in an interview with Gabriela Prioli, on CNN Softyour feeling of “starting over” in a different country.

“I tell everyone that one thing you can’t have here is ego. You have to have a lot of humility and not be afraid to fail. What helps me the most out here is my fan network, and Brazilians have been very supportive”, said Anitta at the time.

However, leaving Brazil in search of an international career was not always easy. “When I started, nobody cared. ‘Oh, are you famous in Brazil? Go to Brazil,’” said Anitta.

Today, in addition to the TOP 5 Global, Anitta collects partnerships with international singers and DJs. Among them, the hit “Sim ou Não” with Maluma, “Downtown” with Colombian J Balvin, “Is That For Me” with Swedish Alesso, and the single “Me Gusta” with Cardi B stand out. and Myke Towers.

Another achievement by Anitta was that the singer became the first Brazilian artist to perform at the Video Music Awards (VMA)one of the main global music awards promoted annually by American MTV.

Difficulties to reach the TOP 5

In the interview with CNN, Anitta said that the routine to score is very tiring. “You have to do a show every weekend. If you want to stand out in advertising, or in entertainment, you either kill yourself, do your best to work, or you can’t,” said the singer.

The hit “Envolver” surpassed songs by artists like Adele, Doja Cat, Ed Sheeran, Lil Nas X, Camila Cabello, Justin Bieber, and others.

In an interview with Billboard Latin, Anitta knew that “the song was going well, but the challenge boosted very quickly.”

“For me it’s a ladder. I’m seeing every step, every conquest I’ve fought for”, said Anitta to CNN.

Brazilians who reached the best positions on Spotify

The best reach of a Brazilian in the Top 50 of Spotify had been Anitta herself, who had already occupied the 18th position with “Vai Malandra”.

At the beginning of the month, other Brazilian artists stood out in the Top 50 Global. The singer Zé Felipe along with MC Danny reached the 19th position with the song “Toma Toma Vapo Vapo”.

The song “Vai Lá em casa Hoje” by Marília Mendonça with the duo George Henrique and Rodrigo, he was in 23rd position.

In 34th position, the hit “Dançarina”, Pedro Sampaio and Mc Pedrinho appeared.