In July 2015, Anitta dropped the music video for Deixa Ele Sofrer and walked through downtown São Paulo like she had nothing to prove. And she didn’t. The video opens with her leaving a bar, weaving through the city in heels and Moschino, while her ex trails behind like a ghost she barely notices.
If you’d been watching her career up to that point, you could feel it. This wasn’t the same Anitta from “Show das Poderosas” or “Zen.” This was someone leveling up.
And the best part is she didn’t need to scream it. She just strutted through São Paulo in slow motion and let us figure it out.
Anitta’s walking around the city, looking amazing, while her ex-boyfriend (played by actor André Bankoff) follows her like a lost puppy. The lyrics explain the backstory: he didn’t treat her right, now he regrets it, and she’s not even entertaining the idea of going back.
But that’s just the surface. What’s really going on here is a masterclass in passive power. Anitta doesn’t confront him, doesn’t cry, doesn’t even stop to talk. She just moves through each space—barbershop, diner, side streets—with this calm, effortless cool. He’s chasing her. She’s not even looking back.
And that’s the point. “Let him suffer” isn’t a threat, it’s a shrug. She’s past it.
The entire video is designed to feel like one continuous shot. Technically, there are a few hidden cuts, but the illusion holds. And it makes the whole thing feel alive.
There’s a kind of intimacy in the way the camera follows her. It’s like we’re there, walking with her, watching the day unfold in real time. No jump cuts. No flashbacks. Just her, moving forward.
One of the first things that stands out is how she’s dressed. The look is loud, playful, a little exaggerated, and clearly deliberate. She’s wearing Moschino, a brand that leans into bold colors and cartoon-like designs. It’s not subtle, and that’s exactly the point.
Her outfit isn’t just there to look good. It’s part of the whole message. Bright, expressive, unapologetic. She’s not trying to fade into the background or dress down for comfort. She looks like someone who knows all eyes are on her and is completely fine with it.
The surroundings echo that same energy. Neon lights, an old-school diner, graffiti-covered streets. Nothing feels staged or glossy, but every detail adds to the mood. São Paulo comes off gritty and vibrant, a little messy in the best way. And Anitta moves through it like she owns it.
Most breakup songs follow a script: someone’s heartbroken, someone’s begging, someone’s angry. But in “Deixa Ele Sofrer,” Anitta skips all that. She’s not pleading, not plotting revenge—she’s already moved on.
And what makes it hit harder is how calm she is about it. She doesn’t raise her voice once. Doesn’t even smirk. The message is clear: she’s got better things to do.
The choreography in this video is subtle. There’s no big dance number in the middle. Instead, Anitta dances through the whole thing. It’s baked into how she walks, how she turns corners, how she enters a room.
And it matches the music perfectly. The beat’s smooth, you can still hear hints of her funk roots, but it’s polished and radio-ready. Like she’s bridging two worlds.
Almost ten years later, “Deixa Ele Sofrer” still doesn’t feel old. If anything, it feels like it was ahead of its time. The styling, the production, and the way it was filmed could easily come out today and still feel fresh.
More importantly, it feels like Anitta. That mix of fun and control, humor and sharpness—that’s who she is. And this video shows that better than most.
A lot of artists have tried to copy the vibe since then. The slow walks, the one-take style, the whole cool ex energy. You see it everywhere now. But in 2015, this was new. It stood out.
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