Equilibrium (Anitta album)
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| Released | 16 April 2026 | |||
| Recorded | September 2025 – January 2026[1][2][3] | |||
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| Length | 43:11 | |||
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| Label | Republic | |||
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Equilibrium (stylized as EQUILIBRIVM) is the seventh studio album by Brazilian singer Anitta. It was released on April 16, 2026 through Republic Records. The project's structure is based on two distinct acts: the first consists of compositions focused on multiple Brazilian genres and themes, while the second leans harder into spirituality and Candomblé themes.
Combining Brazilian and Afro-Brazilian musical genres such as axé, ijexá, samba, and MPB. The lyrical content explores elements of Afro-Brazilian religions like Candomblé, a religion the singer practices, with lyrics that openly discuss her spiritual connection, orixás, and the balance she has found in spirituality. It features special appearances by Marina Sena, Liniker, Luedji Luna, Melly, Ponto de Equilíbrio, Os Garotin, Rincon Sapiência, KING Saints, Ebony, Papatinho, Shakira, Los Brasileros, and Emanazul.[4][5][6][7][8]
Equilibrium was well received by music critics, with praise for its conceptual shift, grounding in spirituality, and artistic maturity. The album registered approximately 8.2 million streams on Spotify during its first 24 hours of availability. It figure set a record for the biggest debut for an album by a Latin artist in 2026. The album was also the top global album debut of the week of April 17-19, 2026 on Spotify, reaching the number one spot.
Composition and structure
Equilibrium features a dual structure, divided into two acts that differ in terms of sound, themes, and language. The first act consists exclusively of songs in Portuguese, incorporating genres present in Brazilian musical culture, including samba, axé, and reggae. This section of the record incorporates rhythmic influences of African origin, with beats inspired by traditions associated with macumba.[4]
The second act, in turn, is directed toward the international market with tracks recorded in English and, predominantly, in Spanish. This stage of the project includes reinterpretations of songs from the first act translated into Spanish, as well as new versions in other languages of songs released early in the career of Anitta, which were originally recorded in Portuguese.[9]
Promotion
The promotional strategy for Equilibrium is segmented according to the linguistic content of its acts: the promotion of the Portuguese-language material is coordinated by the artist herself in the Brazilian market, with distribution scheduled for the first half of 2026, following the Carnival period. In contrast, the foreign-language material is managed by Republic Records and her international management team, with release planned for the second half of 2026, after the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June.[4][5]
On March 6, 2026, the samba "Pinterest" was released as the album's lead single.[10][11][12] On April 10, "Choka Choka" with Colombian singer Shakira was released as the album's second single.[13]
Accolades
| Award | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premios Juventud | 2026 | Album of the Year | Pending | [14] |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Desgraça" |
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| 2:50 |
| 2. | "Mandinga" (with Marina Sena) |
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| 3:06 |
| 3. | "Caminhador" (with Liniker) |
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| 3:03 |
| 4. | "Bemba" (with Luedji Luna) |
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| 2:15 |
| 5. | "Ternura" (with Melly) |
| Branco | 2:59 |
| 6. | "Deus Existe" (with Ponto de Equilíbrio) |
| Branco | 3:15 |
| 7. | "Caso de Amor" (with Os Garotin) |
| Branco | 3:02 |
| 8. | "Várias Quejas" |
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| 2:55 |
| 9. | "So Much Love" |
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| 2:39 |
| 10. | "Pinterest" (Spanish version) |
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| 2:14 |
| 11. | "Nanã" (with Rincon Sapiência and KING Saints) |
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| 2:44 |
| 12. | "Vai Dar Caô" (with Ebony and Papatinho) |
| Papatinho | 2:24 |
| 13. | "Choka Choka" (with Shakira) |
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| 2:11 |
| 14. | "Meia Noite" (with Los Brasileros) |
| Los Brasileros | 2:26 |
| 15. | "Ouro" (with Emanazul) |
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| 5:02 |
| Total length: | 43:11 | |||
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Portuguese Albums (AFP)[15] | 5 |
References
- ↑ "Por que Anitta deixou os EUA e voltou a morar no Brasil? Cantora explica". UOL (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2025-09-17. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
- ↑ "Anitta comenta expectativa de fãs sobre novo momento de equilíbrio: 'As pessoas têm dificuldade de entender'". Gshow (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2026-08-26. Retrieved 2026-08-26.
- ↑ "Anitta revela gravação de mais de 70 músicas para novo álbum de 2026". Terra (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2026-01-19. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
- 1 2 3 Calazans, Bruna (2026-02-08). "Anitta anuncia nome de próximo disco, 'Equilibrium'". Billboard Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- 1 2 Ferreira, Mauro (2026-02-08). "Anitta se equilibra entre funk, samba e reggae em álbum trilíngue que trará Luedji Luna, Rincon Sapiência e King". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ Carvalho, De Matheus (2026-03-04). "Anitta pode ter dado pista da data exata de lançamento do álbum "Equilibrium"". POPline (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ De Carvalho, Matheus (2026-03-06). "A era "Equilibrium" começou! Ouça agora a versão de estúdio de "Pinterest", nova música de Anitta!". POPline (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/DWy2BkWEbzE/
- ↑ Nascimento, Leonardo (2026-02-09). "6 revelações de Anitta sobre novo álbum, "Equilibrium"". POPline (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- ↑ Ferreira, Mauro (2026-03-02). "Anitta abre os trabalhos do álbum 'Equilibrium' com o samba 'Pinterest'". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ Garcia, Fernanda (2026-03-03). "Anitta canta primeira música de novo álbum; ouça". CNN Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ Souza, Amanda (2026-03-06). "Em ritmo de samba e bossa nova, Anitta lança single de novo álbum: "Revelo um lado mais vulnerável, mais Larissa"". GZH (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- ↑ Green, Walden (April 9, 2026). "Anitta and Shakira Drop New Duet "Choka Choka"". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ↑ Roiz, Jessica (28 July 2026). "Carín León Leads Premios Juventud 2026 Nominations: See the Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
- ↑ "Portuguesecharts.com – Anitta – Equilibrivm". Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 May 2026.