Anitta Reborn: The Brazilian Superstar on ‘Funk Generation,’ Her First U.S. Tour and the Mysterious Illness that Reset Her Career

Anitta, a Brazilian superstar, has faced a mysterious illness that almost derailed her career. Despite this, she has made a significant comeback with her new album "Funk Generation," focusing on the baile funk sound from her youth in Rio's favelas. After parting ways with her longtime manager and label, she signed with Universal Music’s Republic label and hired a new manager, Rebeca León.

Her new music represents a shift back to her roots, distancing herself from the mainstream pop style that characterized her previous album, "Versions of Me." Anitta is now embracing a more authentic sound that resonates with her personal and cultural identity, despite knowing it might challenge her pop fanbase. She is also preparing for her first global tour, the "Baile Funk Experience," and continues to explore acting opportunities, signaling a new chapter in her career.