In mid-2014, Brazilian pop sensation Anitta released the official music video for Cobertor, featuring rapper Projota. This unexpected release dropped on May 24 on her YouTube channel late at night, signaling a bold artistic turn. The song, included on her album Ritmo Perfeito and upcoming DVD Meu Lugar, showcased a more introspective side of the singer, marrying heartfelt lyrics with visual intimacy.
The song was written by Anitta and Projota, and Anitta unveiled Cobertor without announcement, surprising fans with its emotional depth . The release coincided with her second studio album and first live DVD (Meu Lugar), both dropped on June 3, 2014.
The Cobertor video was shot in a rundown, seemingly abandoned house. The concept is simple: Anitta and Projota embody a fictional couple navigating emotional tension and tenderness.
Director Fred Ouro Preto guides the visuals. The opening frames showcase dilapidated walls and overgrown textures, setting a raw, melancholic tone. Anitta appears by a tree, leaning against its trunk, petals drifting downward—a symbol of love in decay. Scenes cut between Anitta holding a blanket, softly singing into the camera, and her touching a curtain she gently spreads aside.
Director Fred Ouro Preto uses natural light, falling petals, and close-up shots to give the video a poetic and emotional tone. The visuals move between real, raw moments and a softer, almost dreamlike atmosphere, helping to bring the lyrics to life in a more intimate and layered way.
During Projota’s verse, there’s a striking scene where Anitta stands still against a wooden wall as he throws knives in her direction. She moves just enough to avoid them, and every near hit adds a layer of tension that reflects the emotional weight of the lyrics. The video shifts between calm, almost tender moments and these sharp, dramatic flashes, capturing the back-and-forth between love and pain that runs through the entire song.
Cobertor’s core themes revolve around the microcosm of intimate relationships—the push and pull between warmth (the blanket) and emotional risk (the knives). The abandoned house suggests vulnerability, nostalgia, and the fragility of love.
Anitta’s wardrobe in Cobertor blends casual comfort with romantic nuance: lace, a cozy blanket, and soft layers that evoke intimacy among the rugged environment. The contrast between her delicate outfits and the decaying house adds visual tension, emphasizing the song’s emotional duality.
Some media outlets described the video as “fofo” (cute) and emotionally engaging. Fernanda Catania from Capricho called it adorable and praised its emotional appeal. PureBreak pointed out how the video tells the story of a slightly complicated romance, while Luiz Belineli from Papel Pop focused on the tension between the characters and how that plays out against the quiet, natural setting.
As for recognition, Cobertor was nominated for Best National Music Video at the 2014 Capricho Awards, although it ended up losing to Luan Santana’s “Cê Topa.”
Even so, the song was a hit. It became one of the most listened-to tracks in Brazil that year, ranking as the fifth most popular song of 2014.
Connection to Ritmo Perfeito and Meu Lugar
Included in Ritmo Perfeito, Cobertor reflects the album’s evolution toward a mature, emotionally rich pop sensibility after her debut. The song was performed live during the DVD recordings at HSBC Arena, further linking the studio song with its live, emotionally raw counterpart.
Projota’s Role: Contrast and Harmony
Projota brings a powerful layer to Cobertor, both musically and visually. By the time this collaboration happened, he was already well-known in the Brazilian rap scene for his poetic lyrics and raw storytelling. His style added a sharp contrast to Anitta’s softer, melodic approach, creating a dynamic that made the song stand out.
The verses he delivers in Cobertor are filled with vulnerability, but they’re also marked by a certain emotional defensiveness. That duality plays out perfectly in the music video. During his verse, the imagery of him throwing knives at Anitta—while she stays calm and composed—says more than the lyrics alone ever could. It’s not a violent scene in the traditional sense.
Projota’s performance walks the line between confrontation and confession. He isn’t just a featured rapper dropping a verse—he’s part of the emotional core of the song. His words hit hard, but there’s also regret and longing underneath them, which balances out Anitta’s more delicate delivery.
This collaboration showed that Anitta wasn’t afraid to step outside of her usual musical comfort zone. Projota brought grit and depth, helping to shape Cobertor into something much richer than a typical pop ballad. Together, they created a track that blended genres and perspectives, making it one of the most emotionally complex and memorable moments in her early discography.
Cobertor is still one of the most memorable chapters in Anitta’s early career. It’s personal, emotional, and visually thoughtful, showing a different side of her as both a performer and storyteller. The video blends softness and tension in a way that feels honest, marking a moment where she stepped outside of the usual pop formula.
Even years later, fans still connect with it. That lasting impact says a lot about how well it worked. With its strong visuals and real emotion, Cobertor helped set the stage for everything Anitta would go on to do—not just in Brazil, but around the world.
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