The Weeknd And Anitta's "São Paulo" Is A Club Anthem For The Ages

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This is going to dominate the clubs.

The Weeknd's ambition has always been one of his greatest traits. He also has a new concept, and a new aesthetic to match his musical direction. The first two singles from his upcoming album, "Dancing In the Flames" and "Timeless," were radically different in tone and style. The same can be said for the singer's collab with Anitta, "São Paulo." It's the longest single from the album so far, and it earns its runtime with a massive instrumental and absolutely mesmerizing production. "São Paulo" is the sound of a club song from a dystopian future, and plays to both The Weeknd's and Anitta's strengths.

Anitta handles the chorus, which is the first thing we hear. The Brazilian singer's voice is filtered, making it sound more like a vocal sample than an original feature. The decision plays to the song's benefit. "São Paulo" takes nearly two minutes to build up to its full form. Synth leads slash through the Anitta's chorus and The Weeknd's soaring falsetto. The drums rush in around the two minute mark, transporting fans to an unhinged, unstoppable middle half. "São Paulo" takes its time to unfold, but it never stays in one place for very long. It's one of the boldest singles The Weeknd has ever released. We can't wait to hear how it plays into Hurry Up, Tomorrow as a whole.

Let us know what you think of this brand-new track, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

The Weeknd Sings Atop A Hectic Electronic Beat

Quotable Lyrics:

Every time I try to run, you put your curse all over me
I surrender at your feet, baby, put it all on me
Every time I try to pray a way, you got me on my knees
I surrender at your feet, baby, put it all on me

About The Author
Elias Andrews is a music and entertainment writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH in 2024 as the lead night shift contributor, which means he covers new music releases on a weekly basis. In the year since joining, Elias has covered some of the biggest and most turbulent stories in the world of music. He covered the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle, and the release of the disses “Family Matters” and “Meet the Grahams,” in particular, in real time. He has also detailed the ongoing list of allegations and criminal charges made against Diddy. Elias’ favorite artists are Andre 3000, MF Doom, pre-808s Kanye West and Tyler, The Creator. He loves L.A. hip-hop but not L.A. sports teams. The first album he ever bought was Big Willie Style by Will Smith, which he maintains is still a pretty good listen.
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