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J Balvin Honours Brazilian Sounds at Rock in Rio Featuring Surprise Guests Pedro Sampaio and Melody
Colombian superstar J Balvin gave a one‑hour show on Saturday at the Palco Mundo stage of Rock in Rio mixing reggaetón, with funk and pop music.
During the show J Balvin sang reggaetón songs and his worldwide hits using the stage to honor Brazilian musical culture. J Balvin also played songs he had recorded with Anitta and asked guests to perform with him on stage.
Key Performance Highlights
- Anitta Collaborations: Performed "Bola Rebola" (his 2019 song with Anitta, Tropkillaz, and MC Zaac) alongside his 2017 Anitta collab "Downtown."
- Pedro Sampaio Guest Spot: Joined Balvin on stage to perform "Perversa."
- Melody Appearance: Joined both Pedro Sampaio and Balvin for a performance of "JETSKI."
From the stage, Balvin also voiced his personal affection for Anitta, highlighting the deep connection between his set and the local music scene.
Reflections on Spanish-Language Music
Balvin recently addressed the global surge of Spanish-language music during an interview with GQ, explaining that the widespread reach of artists like Bad Bunny and Karol G shows he no longer needs to plan an English-language record.
“It’s our moment,” Balvin stated. “It’s not a trend. Now it’s really a movement.”
