KATSEYE Released Remix Featuring Pedro Sampaio
The group unveiled a new version of HOOTIE FRUTTI incorporating Brazilian funk elements and guest vocals.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Latin
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Global group KATSEYE has released a remix of their track HOOTIE FRUTTI featuring Brazilian producer Pedro Sampaio. The collaboration, which includes contributions from MC GW and Clementaum, follows the original tracks appearance on the WILD EP.
Why it matters
This collaboration marks a significant cross-cultural fusion by bringing together an international pop group and a prominent Brazilian artist. The remix serves to expand the reach of the original song while introducing new regional musical elements to a global audience.
The remix marks the first collaboration between a Brazilian artist and KATSEYE, featuring a $20 discount on ticket orders of $200 or more. The original track was released as part of the WILD EP in August 2026.
The players
KATSEYE
This is a global pop group that produces music across multiple languages and international markets.
Pedro Sampaio
He is a prominent Brazilian producer and artist known for blending electronic music with traditional Brazilian funk.
Ricky Martin
He is an internationally recognized Latin pop star who recently performed alongside Pedro Sampaio at an NFL event.
The details
The newly released remix integrates Brazilian funk rhythms and Portuguese-language vocals to refresh the original track. A companion dance video featuring Sampaio's professional dance crew accompanied the official launch.
Timeline
The group released the EP WILD in August 2026.
Pedro Sampaio previewed the remix at Rock in Rio in September 2026.
Sampaio performed with Ricky Martin in Rio de Janeiro on September 27, 2026.
The official HOOTIE FRUTTI remix launched on October 2, 2026.
KATSEYE begins their North American tour in Miami on October 13, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The collaboration follows a pattern set by performers who use the Rock in Rio music festival stage as a primary platform for debuting new collaborative work. This release reflects a growing trend of international pop acts integrating regional Brazilian funk to diversify their global appeal.
Fans can stream the new track immediately on major digital platforms to hear the collaboration featuring MC GW and Clementaum. Those planning to attend the upcoming tour can utilize the $20 discount on ticket orders that exceed the $200 minimum threshold.
The takeaway
Collaborative remixes allow artists to cross-pollinate fanbases and introduce regional musical styles to a broader international audience. Listeners interested in new sounds should monitor artist performance schedules for opportunities to hear these tracks live during upcoming tours.
What happens next
KATSEYE is scheduled to begin their North American concert tour on October 13, 2026, starting in Miami.
Further reading
Explore the latest developments in the Latin music scene for more on cross-cultural collaborations.
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