Anitta Performs at MusicCon – Billboard

One factor was clear in the course of the first night time of MusicCon’s performances: booty-shaking dance-offs would take middle stage because of Anitta and Shenseea, who gave a masterclass in twerking throughout their showcases on Friday night time (Could 13).

Earlier than Anitta jumped onstage at Las Vegas’ Space 15, Jamaican artist Shenseea warmed up the gang with a pleasant dance battle that featured concertgoers who have been courageous sufficient to go up onstage and present their greatest dance strikes. After a winner was topped, Shenseea closed her set with “Blessed” to have a good time life.

Minutes later, Anitta appeared in entrance of a crowd that included followers who have been able to match the Brazilian star’s vitality. “Good day, Vegas!” Anitta greeted the gang gathered to see her carry out. Carrying a good black gown paired with knee-high black boots, Anitta opened her one hour set with “Gata” off her newest album Variations of Me.

Then it was back-to-back hits. She sang “Faking Love,” “Me Gusta,” “Onda Diferente,” “Machika,” “Downtown,” “Woman From Rio,” “Boys Don’t Cry,” “Vai Malandra” and, after all, her Billboard World 200 Excl. U.S. No. 1 hit “Envolver.” As if on cue, her followers received down to indicate off their experience within the “Envolver” TikTok dance problem, which entails bending over, executing a slow-motion pushup and gyrating your hips whereas holding a plank place. Performing a scaled-down model of her Coachella set, Anitta additionally referred to as for a funk battle, letting her dancers take the highlight and showcase their greatest dance strikes.

Earlier than ending the present, Anitta did an encore efficiency of “Envolver” and nonetheless left followers wanting extra. As they walked out of the venue, the gang sang the lyrics to the cheeky reggeaton monitor.

Previous to her MusicCon efficiency, Anitta spoke at size about her lengthy journey to stardom throughout a panel titled “From Brazil to the World.” She additionally talked in regards to the significance of acting at Coachella, discovering the right stability between being an artist and a businesswoman and the most important lesson realized to this point in her profession.

Watch the panel right here.