
Call Her Daddy
"I wanted to be this girl. Because she used to say that she was like an 18-year-old character in this series. She used to say that she didn't like to be just one girl. She liked to wake up and decide which girl she wanted to be. Today I want to be crazy. Tomorrow I want to be sexy. And then I want to be pretty. And then I want to be princess. And I was like, that's so cool. Because I don't want to define myself and be like, OK, I'm this. I'm so many things. I like to discover every day a new me, and I think people have the necessity of defining you and be like, oh, she is that. I like to be all." — Anitta
"I think we should always remember because sometimes-- and I think the industry does this to us-- they push us to think that we need always more, more and more and more. And I think nowadays, with the internet, it's kind of impossible for you to reach everything, everyone, every time. You got to be happy also. You got to take time for yourself also. So I think that this speech that I used to have for my life for many years, like, you can do more, never stop, never give up. I was like that. And when I was like that, I couldn't see those things that happened in my life. It would be like, OK, yeah, I'm at my right. OK, yeah. I loved it, but I couldn't look and be like, wow. Nowadays, for me, it's like, yeah, we can definitely give up. We can definitely go rest, take a nap, go to sleep. We don't need all the money in the world, you know?" — Anitta
"I think I'm an artist that fights against hypocrisy, you know, that's the artist I like to be about everything, not only sex but I bring up subjects which is like talk about my plastic surgeries, talk about sex, talk about poop, talk about things that we all do and for some reason we live our lives pretending we don't. You know, and I don't understand what's the type of insecurity or I don't know that make people live in this fake world that just pretend life is this 24/7 glam." — Anitta
The podcast features an in-depth conversation with Brazilian music superstar Anitta, hosted by Alex Cooper. Anitta shares her journey from a humble upbringing in Brazil to global stardom, emphasizing her early ambition and self-driven approach to her career, including managing her own business affairs for a decade. She details the creation of her "Anita" persona, explaining it as a vehicle for expressing freedom and challenging societal limitations, contrasting it with her more reserved, private self, "Larissa." Anitta reflects on her evolving perspective on success, moving away from a constant pursuit of more towards valuing personal well-being and presence in the moment, a shift influenced by a significant health scare.
The discussion delves into Anitta's views on relationships and sexuality, advocating for authenticity and self-awareness. She shares insights into navigating past unhealthy relationships and emphasizes the importance of self-love and not seeking external validation. Anitta also offers advice on understanding red flags in relationships and the significance of healthy boundaries. The conversation touches on her experiences with various sexual dynamics, including threesomes and open relationships, stressing mutual respect and clear communication. She also candidly discusses her approach to intimacy, advocating for mindful connection over transactional encounters.
Anitta further elaborates on her artistic process, highlighting her commitment to addressing taboo subjects like sex and plastic surgery to combat hypocrisy and encourage genuine self-expression. She discusses the evolution of her music and performing, including her signature dance moves, and her desire to create art that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. The episode concludes with Anitta emphasizing her role as an artist who champions authenticity and encourages others to embrace all aspects of their lives without pretense.