Choka Choka
"Choka Choka" is a song recorded by Brazilian singer Anitta and Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira. It was released on 10 April 2026 as the second single from Anitta's eighth studio album, Equilibrium. A funk carioca track with urban and electronic influences, it was produced by Daramola and Papatinho.
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| Single by Anitta and Shakira | ||||
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| Released | 10 April 2026 | |||
| Genre | Funk carioca | |||
| Length | 2:11 | |||
| Label | Republic | |||
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"Choka Choka" is a song recorded by Brazilian singer Anitta and Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira. It was released on 10 April 2026 as the second single from Anitta's eighth studio album, Equilibrium. A funk carioca track with urban and electronic influences,[1] it was produced by Daramola and Papatinho.[2]
Release and promotion
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On 10 April 2026, Anitta and Shakira released "Choka Choka" on digital platforms. On 11 April, Anitta performed the song live for the first time on Saturday Night Live (hosted by Colman Domingo).[3]
Commercial performance
[edit]On 11 April, the song debuted at number 3 on the Spotify Top 50 chart in Brazil.[4][5]
Meaning of the title
[edit]According to Folha de S.Paulo, the title "Choka Choka" is an expression used to describe a situation where something is exaggerated or intense, reflecting the song's danceable energy.[6]
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | 10 April 2026 | Republic | [7] | |
| Italy | Radio airplay | Island | [8] |
References
[edit]- ^ LOS40 (10 April 2026). "Así suena 'Choka choka' de Anitta y Shakira: una alianza que redefine el pop urbano | Novedades". LOS40 (in European Spanish). Retrieved 12 April 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Anitta é anunciada no SNL e vai apresentar 'Choka Choka' ao vivo". Billboard Brasil (in Portuguese). 11 April 2026. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ^ "Anitta participa pela primeira vez de programa americano e web celebra". Gshow (in Portuguese). 11 April 2026. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ^ "Choka Choka: parceria de Anitta e Shakira estreia com recorde no Spotify". Terra (in Portuguese). 11 April 2026. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ^ ""Choka Choka" com Shakira estreia no Top 3 do Brasil e coloca Anitta no chart global do Spotify". Papelpop (in Portuguese). 11 April 2026. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ^ "Anitta e Shakira lançam música 'Choka Choka'; saiba o significado do título". Folha de S.Paulo (in Portuguese). 11 April 2026. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ^ "Anitta and Shakira Team Up for 'Choka Choka': Stream It Now". Billboard. 10 April 2026. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ^ Mancabelli, Alice (10 April 2026). "Choka Choka - Anitta, Shakira". EarOne (in Italian). Retrieved 11 April 2026.