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São Paulo (song)

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"São Paulo"
Single by the Weeknd and Anitta
from the album Hurry Up Tomorrow
Language
  • Portuguese
  • English
ReleasedOctober 30, 2024 (2024-10-30)
GenreBrazilian funk[1]
Length5:02
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • The Weeknd
  • Mike Dean
  • Sean Solymar
The Weeknd singles chronology
"Timeless"
(2024) 		"São Paulo"
(2024)
Anitta singles chronology
"Malvado Favorito"
(2024) 		"São Paulo"
(2024)
Music video
"São Paulo" on YouTube

"São Paulo" is a song by Canadian singer the Weeknd and Brazilian singer Anitta.[2] It was released on October 30, 2024, through XO and Republic Records as the third single from the former's upcoming sixth studio album Hurry Up Tomorrow.[3][4]

Background and promotion

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To promote his upcoming album and celebrate his final project under the moniker the Weeknd, the artist held a one-off concert in São Paulo called "one-night-only" on September 7, 2024.[5] The occasion also marked the first time the Weeknd and Anitta performed their collaboration "São Paulo".[6] The appearance was a surprise performance as Anitta emerged on stage initially disguised as one of the Weeknd's dancers.[7]

On October 27, Anitta shared a post depicting an ultrasound image of a baby with sharp teeth and a forked tail asking if the creature is beautiful, to which the Weeknd responded how beautiful it looks.[8] The picture was labelled with the date October 30, 2024, which turned out to be the release date.[9] Anitta had previously posted a picture of herself with a baby belly and a white face mask two days prior.[10]

Music video

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The music video for "São Paulo" coincided with the release of the song on October 30, 2024.[11] It was directed by Freeka Tet, and features a pregnant Anitta wearing a "Rejuvenique" massage mask with a mouth on her stomach, singing the Weeknd's lines. Sonja Knežević of Vogue Adria considered the video's horror motives appropriate for the Halloween atmosphere.[12]

Commercial performance

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Following its release, "São Paulo" broke the record for the biggest debut for a Brazilian funk song in Spotify history, with 4.8 million streams.[13], a record that was previously held by Anitta's single "Vai Malandra" (2.1 million streams).[14]

Charts

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Chart performance for "São Paulo"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Brazil (Brasil Hot 100) (Billboard)[15] 69
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[16] 15
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[17] 5

References

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  1. ^ "The Weeknd: Anitta aparece de surpresa e leva funk a show em São Paulo". Terra Brasil. September 7, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  2. ^ Strauss, Matthew (October 31, 2024). "The Weeknd and Anitta Release Video for New Song "São Paulo"". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  3. ^ Kreps, Daniel (October 31, 2024). "The Weeknd and Anitta Mark Halloween With Body Horror-Inspired 'São Paulo' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  4. ^ Mamo, Heran (October 31, 2024). "The Weeknd & Anitta Deliver 'São Paulo' Song & Video: Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  5. ^ Geraghty, Hollie (September 8, 2024). "The Weeknd explains how he pulled off Anitta collaboration for São Paulo concert". NME. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  6. ^ Jones, Abby (September 8, 2024). "Watch The Weeknd Debut New Songs With Playboi Carti & Anitta In São Paulo". Stereogum. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  7. ^ Kelly, Tyler Damara (September 9, 2024). "Anitta and Playboy Carti join The Weeknd at one-off São Paulo show". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  8. ^ Kaufman, Gil (October 28, 2024). "The Weeknd and Anitta Appear to Tease Upcoming Collaboration With Devilish Ultrasound Pic: 'Isn't He Beautiful?'". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  9. ^ Zavala, Cristina (October 28, 2024). "La ecografía de Anitta tras mostrar su barriga de embarazada, nos anuncia algo grande, ¿qué se trae con The Weeknd?". Los 40 (in Spanish). Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  10. ^ Andrews, Elias (October 26, 2024). "The Weeknd Teases Anitta Collab "São Paulo" With Cryptic Mask Post". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  11. ^ "The Weeknd". Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  12. ^ Knežević, Sonja (October 31, 2024). "The Weeknd i Anitta izbacili su jeziv muzički video" [The Weeknd and Anitta released a creepy music video]. Vogue Adria (in Serbian). Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  13. ^ "Biggest Streaming Debuts by Female Brazilian Funk Songs on Spotify Global". @TheePopCore. November 1, 2024. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  14. ^ "Com 'Envolver', Anitta faz história e chega ao Top 1 do Spotify Global". Estadão (in Portuguese). Retrieved March 25, 2022.
  15. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History: Billboard Brasil Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  16. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  17. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History: World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
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