Shawn Mendes has returned to the recording studio in Brazil alongside his friend and music producer Mike Sabath to collaborate on a new project.
Sabath, 28, shared photographs on Friday showing himself and the 28-year-old Canadian pop star working together inside the creative facility. Writing alongside the images, the producer noted that the monkey brothers were back in Brazil.
The studio session immediately sparked excitement among followers, who took to the comment section to speculate about an upcoming album. One fan declared that the record of his career was on the way, while another wrote that they needed the fresh material immediately and a third urged Mendes to deliver his best work.
Studio Sessions in Rio de Janeiro
Mendes previously revealed that he built a recording studio in Rio de Janeiro, where he has spent extended periods in recent months. The singer has made frequent visits to the coastal metropolis to spend time with his partner, Brazilian actress Bruna Marquezine, 31.
The couple publicly confirmed their relationship in January of this year following weeks of public interest. Since confirming their romance, Mendes and Marquezine have been spotted together regularly and have shared affectionate tributes to each other across their social media profiles.
Marquezine rose to prominence as a child actress in Brazilian television dramas before establishing herself as a leading fashion figure and international screen performer. Her high-profile romance with Mendes has drawn intense attention from entertainment media across South America.
Collaborations and Live Performances
This latest studio reunion continues an established creative partnership between Mendes and Sabath. The American producer contributed to six tracks on the Canadian musician's self-titled 2024 studio release, Shawn.
Sabath also joined Mendes during his major appearance as the headline act on the World Stage at the Rock in Rio music festival in 2024. The long-running festival, founded in Rio de Janeiro in 1985, remains one of the largest concert events in the global music calendar.
Mendes originally achieved international stardom in the mid-2010s with chart-topping singles including Stitches and Treat You Better, building a global following for his guitar-driven pop anthems and arena tours. With his creative space active in Rio de Janeiro and Sabath back at the mixing console, listeners await confirmation of when the new tracks will be released.
