As her success continues to grow, so do Brazilian singer Anitta’s Instagram followers and on Sunday (Aug. 18), she woke up with an exciting new follower, Mariah Carey.

As expected, Anitta was thrilled and honored the pop icon by posting a photo showing her Carey album collection and confessing that Carey is one of the people that inspired her to have a career in music.

“For the ones who don't know, my 2 aunts and my mom were obsessed about [Mariah Carey],” wrote Anitta. “So when I was born I was the best student ever for them and became an even better fan. That's why I started to say I wanted to be a singer so early in life.”

For Anitta, watching Carey perform is still a dream come true. “When she came to Brazil, we didn't have money to go to see her. I remember I listen to her concert on the radio crying because I wasn't there.”

Let's hope this social media link-up will lead to future collaboration. See Anitta’s post below.