Anitta and the South Korean group Tomorrow New Jersey (USA). The partnership marked the debut of the song “Back for More”, and also the first time a Brazilian artist performed on an international stage with a K-Pop group.
The start of the show was entrusted to the members of TXT, who captured the attention with digitalized water and thunder effects, as well as intense choreography, and made the audience dance to the sound of 19th century funk, strongly inspired to Michael Jackson. Entering the stage during the song, Anitta not only brought her own vocal contributions but also took some risks in the choreography.
The song encompasses elements of Brazilian funk, demonstrated in a surprising dance break, and danceable K-pop, and is a preview of TXT’s upcoming album, titled “The Name Chapter: FREEFALL”.
Repercussion
Taylor Swift, who reacted to all of the evening’s performances, was more enthusiastic than usual about the performance, raising her arms and putting her hands on her face with excitement and unbelievability.
Videos of the collaboration quickly went viral on social media and was called the “Collaboration of the Year” by unsuspecting K-Pop fans. All indications are that “Back for More” is expected to be a huge hit when it is officially released, scheduled for Friday (9/15).
In addition to performing at the MTV event, the new partners also received awards. Anitta won the trophy for Best Latin Video for “Funk Rave” and the TXT for Best Push Performance for “Sugar Rush Ride”.
Check out the performance of “Back for More” and some internet reactions below, but only in English, to show the international reach of commentary on the performance.
Taylor Swift Reacts to TXT and Anitta’s Performance of “Back For More” at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards! (True!!!) pic.twitter.com/3dR3BaYLL0
— daily message x taylor 🩵 (@dailytxtaylor) September 13, 2023
We will definitely be back for more after THAT @Anitta AND @TXT_bighit performance at #VMA — see all the can’t-miss moments from the evening right here: https://t.co/p1fB570NEN pic.twitter.com/yKyfMPKUfH
— TooFab (@TooFab) September 13, 2023
txt winner of the vma, they had one of the best performances of the night with anitta, everyone praises them and the song, they looked great on the red carpet… we win you all. a night to remember pic.twitter.com/mu7IfPaEB6
— ⁉️ (@saokojun) September 13, 2023
Those real rock stars right there ✨ @Anitta @TXT_members #VMA pic.twitter.com/Spgj1EZ0B1
— iHeartRadio Canada (@iHeartRadioCA) September 13, 2023
Whoever decided to put txt and anitta together THANK YOU, they did a great job!!😭🙏🏽
My final injury with my gorgeous queen!! THIS IS MY FCKIN DUO!! pic.twitter.com/ECB2Vpfug1
— Bɾιαɳα 𝘑𝘪𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦⁷𝘴 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘧𝘦❥ (@HopeBriMin0213) September 13, 2023
I’m crying, I’m so proud that this is what we wanted 😭
— ⁵💙💜 ⁷ (@yoonbeom313) September 13, 2023
TXT AND ANITTA ATEEE THE PERFORMANCE IS 🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZLMCXzZvvy
— Andrea Loves Tubatu 𒈔 (YEONJUN MONTH!!) (@preciousours_) September 13, 2023
VIP BACKSTAGE CAM after TXT and Anitta just SLAYED their debut performance of “Back For More” 😭🔥
LET’S GET READY FOR STREAMING!!!!
TXT IS BACK FOR MORE#TXTxAnitta #TXTxDior #BackForMore #TXTatVMAs @TXT_members @Anitta #VMA pic.twitter.com/wbadCKuN80
— unofficial staff txt (@all_about_txt) September 13, 2023
JUNGKOOK COMES BACK, TXT AND ANITTA EAT, AS IF I’M AWAKE NOW!!!!! pic.twitter.com/GXo6twyAgd
— tylar⁷ ★ ʟᴀʏᴏ(ꪜ)ᴇʀ (@jksbobas) September 13, 2023
Two legendary artists in a single frame setting the stage on fire 🔥#TXTxAnitta
TXT IS BACK FOR MORE #BackForMore #TXTatVMAs
TXT AT THE 2023 MTV VMAs
#YEONJUN @Anitta #VMA pic.twitter.com/RGZuaC8dUr
— yawn zone | healing month ❤️🩹 (@allaboutyeonjun) September 13, 2023
we interrupt your regularly scheduled programming TO SCREAM AT TXT pic.twitter.com/1VvTjIHfL0
— roja ✿ (@rosestohao) September 13, 2023
THIS IS THE SONG OF THE YEAR!!! BACK FOR MORE FROM TXT AND ANITTA!!! pic.twitter.com/klcohxv1VD
— Txt For Life #TxtatVMAs (@Txt4LifeEver) September 13, 2023
and I block anyone who doesn’t praise txt and keep it moving! your bitterness won’t change the fact that txt and anitta just gave the best performance and on friday they will release the new song of the year 🤷🏽♀️
— yeonjun pookah day (@ijbolzzn) September 13, 2023
I CAN’T STOP REPEATING THIS PART OMFG BEOMGYU VOICE😭😭😭
TXT IS BACK FOR MORE#TXTxAnitta #TXTxDior #BackForMore #TXTatVMAs @TXT_members @Anitta #VMA
— ᴘɪᴅɪ (@beomskuy) September 13, 2023
HOLY SHIT THAT WAS CRAZY 😭😭😭😭😭 TXT AND ANITTA KILLED HIM OMGGGG #TXTatVMAs #TXTxAnitta pic.twitter.com/cw6CCP3R9q
— 🌑seeing enha!⁷✢ (@ensunmoon) September 13, 2023
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