São Paulo (song) explained

São Paulo
Cover:The Weeknd and Anitta - São Paulo.png
Type:single
Artist:the Weeknd featuring Anitta
Album:Hurry Up Tomorrow
Genre:Brazilian funk[1]
Length:5:02
Label:
Producer:
  • The Weeknd
  • Mike Dean
  • Sean Solymar
Chronology:The Weeknd
Prev Title:Timeless
Prev Year:2024

"São Paulo" is a song by Canadian singer the Weeknd featuring 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

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

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. While Sonja Knežević of Vogue Adria considered the video's horror motives appropriate for the Halloween atmosphere,[12] Mark Chinapen and Yegor Mirnov of Medium describe the video as cheap and repulsive.[13] [14]

Commercial performance

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,[15] a record that was previously held by Anitta's single "Vai Malandra" (2.1 million streams).[16]

Charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[17] 32
Croatia (Billboard)[18] 21
France (SNEP)[19] 55
Greece International (IFPI)[20] 1
Iceland (Tónlistinn)[21] 34
India International (IMI)[22] 17
Italy (FIMI)[23] 30
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[24] 11
Latvia (LaIPA)[25] 3
Latvia Airplay (TopHit)[26] 11
Lithuania (AGATA)[27] 3
Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[28] 25
Luxembourg (Billboard)[29] 9
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[30] 2
Norway (VG-lista)[31] 34
Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100)[32] 13
Portugal (Billboard)[33] 1
Romania (Billboard)[34] 11
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[35] 78
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[36] 42
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[37] 2

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Weeknd: Anitta aparece de surpresa e leva funk a show em São Paulo. Terra Brasil. September 7, 2024. November 3, 2024.
  2. Web site: Strauss . Matthew . October 31, 2024 . The Weeknd and Anitta Release Video for New Song "São Paulo" . November 1, 2024 . Pitchfork . en-US.
  3. Kreps . Daniel . October 31, 2024 . The Weeknd and Anitta Mark Halloween With Body Horror-Inspired 'São Paulo' Video . November 1, 2024 . Rolling Stone . en-US.
  4. Mamo . Heran . October 31, 2024 . The Weeknd & Anitta Deliver 'São Paulo' Song & Video: Stream It Now . November 1, 2024 . Billboard . en-US.
  5. Web site: The Weeknd explains how he pulled off Anitta collaboration for São Paulo concert. Geraghty. Hollie. NME. September 8, 2024. October 29, 2024.
  6. Web site: Watch The Weeknd Debut New Songs With Playboi Carti & Anitta In São Paulo. Jones. Abby. Stereogum. September 8, 2024. October 29, 2024.
  7. Web site: Anitta and Playboy Carti join The Weeknd at one-off São Paulo show. Kelly. Tyler Damara. The Line of Best Fit. September 9, 2024. October 29, 2024.
  8. The Weeknd and Anitta Appear to Tease Upcoming Collaboration With Devilish Ultrasound Pic: 'Isn't He Beautiful?'. Kaufman. Gil. Billboard. October 28, 2024. October 29, 2024.
  9. Web site: La ecografía de Anitta tras mostrar su barriga de embarazada, nos anuncia algo grande, ¿qué se trae con The Weeknd?. Zavala. Cristina. Los 40. es. October 28, 2024. October 29, 2024.
  10. Web site: The Weeknd Teases Anitta Collab "São Paulo" With Cryptic Mask Post. Andrews. Elias. HotNewHipHop. October 26, 2024. October 29, 2024.
  11. Web site: The Weeknd . . October 30, 2024 . November 2, 2024.
  12. Web site: The Weeknd i Anitta izbacili su jeziv muzički video . The Weeknd and Anitta released a creepy music video . . sr . October 31, 2024 . November 3, 2024 . Sonja . Knežević.
  13. Web site: São Paulo by The Weeknd and Anitta / Song Review . 10 November 2024.
  14. Web site: Song Review / 'São Paulo' by The Weeknd . November 2024 . 10 November 2024.
  15. Web site: Biggest Streaming Debuts by Female Brazilian Funk Songs on Spotify Global . @TheePopCore. November 1, 2024 . en. November 5, 2024.
  16. Web site: Com 'Envolver', Anitta faz história e chega ao Top 1 do Spotify Global. Estadão. pt. March 25, 2022.
  17. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. November 11, 2024. November 8, 2024.
  18. The Weeknd Chart History (Croatia Songs). Billboard. November 11, 2024.
  19. Web site: Top Singles (Week 45, 2024). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. French. November 13, 2024.
  20. Web site: IFPI Charts . November 16, 2024. ifpi.gr . November 13, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241113075038/https://www.ifpi.gr/digital_iel.html.
  21. Web site: Streymi, spilun og sala viku 45.. is. Plötutíðindi. November 10, 2024. https://archive.today/20241109074814/https://plotutidindi.is/tonlistinn/. November 9, 2024. dead.
  22. Web site: IMI International Top 20 Singles for week ending 11th November 2024 Week 45 of 52. IMIcharts. November 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241111183430/https://imicharts.com/.
  23. Web site: Top Singoli – Classifica settimanale WK 45. Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. it. November 9, 2024.
  24. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Overseas – Week of November 20, 2024. Billboard Japan. ja. November 20, 2024.
  25. Web site: Straumēšanas Top 2024 – 45. nedēļa. Streaming TOP 2024 – Week 45. lv. LaIPA. November 13, 2024. November 13, 2024.
  26. Web site: Top Radio Hits Latvia Weekly Chart: Nov 28, 2024 . . November 30, 2024.
  27. Web site: 2024 45-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100). AGATA. lt. November 8, 2024. November 8, 2024.
  28. Web site: Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart: Nov 14, 2024 . . November 18, 2024.
  29. The Weeknd Chart History (Luxembourg Songs). Billboard. November 11, 2024.
  30. Web site: Hot 40 Singles. Recorded Music NZ. November 8, 2024. November 8, 2024.
  31. Web site: Singel 2024 uke 45. VG-lista. November 9, 2024.
  32. Web site: OLiS – oficjalna lista sprzedaży – single w streamie. OLiS. pl. November 14, 2024. Select week 01.11.2024–07.11.2024..
  33. The Weeknd Chart History (Portugal Songs). Billboard. November 29, 2024.
  34. The Weeknd Chart History (Romania Songs). Billboard. November 11, 2024.
  35. Web site: Top 100 Songs – Week 45, 2024. November 20, 2024. Productores de Música de España. El Portal de Música.
  36. Web site: Veckolista Singlar, vecka 45. Sverigetopplistan. November 8, 2024.
  37. The Weeknd Chart History: World Digital Song Sales. Billboard. November 12, 2024.

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