International sensation Psy was welcomed to the Brazil Carnival of Salvador by Brazilian singer Claudia Leitte as part of her "electric trio" on Friday. At the start of the Salvador Carnival, which attracts two million annually and is often described as "the biggest street party in the world."

As previously announced the singer of the hit single "Gangnam Style" appeared on the floats performing the choreography of the song with Leitte, Gilberto Gil and presenter Sabrina Sato.

"Welcome to the jungle," Leitte said in English. "We're wild. My house is your house. Come up here and can do whatever you want."

Psy shared his greeting to the audience, "Salvador Hello, how are you today? Heard that I'm a bit famous here in Brazil, so you can give a loud cry for me," bringing the crowd to madness and shortly after began performing "Gangnam Style."

Psy brought an entourage of 15 people to perform with him driving the audience at Salvador into frenzy. He was also spotted in a press conference earlier accompanied by Sabrina Sato and Brazilian twin synchronized swimmer, Bia and Branca Feres.

Psy arrived in Salvador early afternoon on Friday and will be enjoying the second day of the festivities at the Rio De Janeiro's Carnival on Saturday.

The Brazilian Carnival this year is paying a special tribute to Koreans to mark the 50th anniversary of their immigration to the country.