Overview
Anitta is the debut studio album by Brazilian recording artist Anitta, released on July 3, 2013 by Warner Music Brasil. It was preceded by the single "Show das Poderosas," which was the biggest hit song in Brazil in 2013. The album sold over 40,000 copies in the first 10 days after its release. The album had four singles and earned Anitta a Prêmio Extra, two wins at the Brazilian Music Multishow Award in 2013 and a Latin Grammy Award nomination. To promote the album, she performed on the Rede Globo programs Esquenta!, Caldeirão do Huck, Encontro com Fátima Bernardes, Altas Horas, and Mais Você.
On April 6, 2013, Anitta performed on RecordTV's program Legendários, and continued to make promotional television appearances throughout the spring. "Tá na Mira" was released as the third single on April 23, 2013. The previous single, "Show das Poderosas," was released shortly before "Tá na Mira." In the same month, the music video reached 1 million views in one week on YouTube. On June 21, 2013, Anitta reported on her Facebook page that the album was available for pre-sale at her online store, and its cover was revealed on July 2, 2013.
Production and recording
After having caught the attention of DJ Renato Azevedo (known as Batutinha) by recording a cover of Priscila Nocetti's song "Soltinha" and posting it on her YouTube channel, Anitta was invited by Azevedo to audition. He decided to work with her upon seeing her Stiletto dancing.
Initially, Anitta started working for Hurricane 2000 but in June 2012, businesswoman Kamilla Fialho paid approximately $260,000 so she could manage Anitta. Fialho set up a show with musicians and dancers, invested in the image of Anitta, and presented the album to producers Umberto Tavares and Manozinha. In February 2013, Anitta signed with Warner Music and released "Meiga e Abusada," the album's first single that was, initially, projected for a September 2013 release.
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