Armando Christian Pérez, known professionally as Pitbull, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, businessman and actor. He began his career in the early 2000s, recording reggaeton, Latin hip hop, and crunk music under a multitude of labels. In 2004, he released his debut album M.I.A.M.I. under TVT Records and the executive production of Lil Jon. Pitbull later released his second album, El Mariel, in 2006 and his third, The Boatlift, in 2007. His fourth album, Rebelution (2009), included his breakthrough hit single "I Know You Want Me ", which peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number four on the UK Singles Chart.
Latin Rhythm Airplay is an airplay-only chart published weekly by Billboard that ranks the most popular songs being played on Hispanic rhythmic/hurban radio stations in the United States. The music typically heard on these stations include reggaeton, Hispanic R&B and hip hop, rhythmic pop/dance, and crossovers from English-language and/or bilingual acts. The chart was introduced the week of August 13, 2005, and came about as a result of radio stations tapping into the growing second and third generation Hispanic audience who wanted a Spanish-speaking or bilingual alternative to the formats that they felt would represent them. "Lo Que Pasó, Pasó" by Daddy Yankee was the first number-one song on the chart. With the issue dated January 8, 2011, the chart's methodology was change to reflect overall airplay of Latin rhythm music on Latin radio stations. Instead of ranking songs being played on Latin-rhythm stations, rankings are determined by the amount of airplay Latin rhythm songs receive on stations that play Latin music regardless of genre.
"Egoísta" is a song by Spanish-born Mexican actress and singer Belinda, released as the lead single from album Carpe Diem on February 8, 2010 to radio stations, and digitally on February 23, 2010. The song features Cuban rapper Pitbull. The song was originally recorded in Spanish, but later was re-released in English as well. Also a music video was filmed for this version.
"I Like It" is a song performed by Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias taken from his first bilingual studio album, Euphoria. It features guest vocals from American rapper Pitbull. Both artists co-wrote the electropop song with RedOne, who produced it. It also interpolates Lionel Richie's 1983 single "All Night Long ". with vocals re-recorded by Richie himself. I Like It was released on 3 May 2010 as the debut English single and second single overall. The song was also included on the official soundtrack to MTV reality series Jersey Shore. A version of the song without Pitbull is also found on the international version of Euphoria. The song also serves as the first single from the Jersey Shore soundtrack. The song was the official song of Airtel 2010 Champions League Twenty20. The song has sold 4 million copies in the US alone.
"Rabiosa" is a song by Dominican singer El Cata. It achieved mainstream success when Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, covered it on her ninth studio album Sale el Sol. It was written by Armando Pérez, Edward Bello, and Shakira, and released by Epic Records as the third single from the album, on 8 April 2011. Two versions of the song exist; the English-language version, which features American artist Pitbull, and the Spanish-language version, which features Dominican artist El Cata. It is heavily influenced by merengue and dance music. Shakira and El Cata, or Pitbull, sing about each other's sex appeal in the song.
"Get It Started" is a song by American recording artist Pitbull from his seventh studio album Global Warming. It was released on June 25, 2012 as the second single from the album by RCA Records. The song features guest vocals from Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, marking the third time they have collaborated on a song together, the others being an official remix to the Spanish version of "Did it Again", "Lo Hecho Está Hecho", and the English version of "Rabiosa". The artists co-wrote the song with its producers, DJ Buddha, Sidney Samson, Marc Kinchen, Develop, with additional writing from Durrell "Tank" Babbs and Kris Stephens. It is a dance-pop song that "blends a dance beat and up-tempo verses with a slowed-down, piano-driven pop chorus".
Rebbeca Marie Gomez, known professionally as Becky G, is an American singer and actress. She first gained recognition in 2011 when she began posting videos of herself covering popular songs online. One of her videos caught the attention of record producer Dr. Luke, who subsequently offered her a record deal with Kemosabe Records in a joint venture with RCA Records. While working on her debut effort, Gomez collaborated with artists will.i.am, Cody Simpson and Cher Lloyd. In 2013, she released her debut commercial single, "Becky from the Block", to positive reception. Later that year, she released her debut extended play, Play It Again. Her second single and first in 2014, "Can't Get Enough", featured guest vocals from Pitbull and went on to top the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart in the United States.
The discography of American singer Becky G consists of two studio albums, one extended play (EP), 77 singles and 10 promotional singles. She first began her career with videos posted onto popular video-sharing website YouTube prior to being signed to Kemosabe Records. She released her debut single, "Becky from the Block" (2013), after having previously collaborated with artists including will.i.am and Cody Simpson. Her second single, "Can't Get Enough" (2014), featured Pitbull and went on to top the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart in the United States. The song was featured on Gomez's debut extended play, Play It Again (2013). She achieved commercial success with her single "Shower" (2014), which became a top twenty hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It went on to earn a multi platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
"Sola" (transl. "Alone") is a song recorded by Mexican-American singer Becky G. It was released on June 24, 2016 through Kemosabe Records as the initial lead single from her then upcoming Spanish debut album, although it was later scrapped from the LP. "Sola" was written by Gomez alongside Saul Alexander Castillo Vasquez, Steven Dominguez, and Martin Rodriguez Vincente; it is her first song to be recorded entirely in Spanish. The song features elements of reggaeton, urban, and Latin music, and lyrically speaks of gaining freedom after the conclusion of a negative relationship. It was also produced by Saul Alexander Castillo Vasquez, taking the name A.C. Gomez has confirmed that an English version of the song has been recorded, and is set to be released in the future. The song is also featured on the soundtrack to the 2018 video game The Crew 2.
"Mayores" is a song by American singer Becky G and Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny. Written by Mario Caceres, Servando Primera, Saul Castillo, Bad Bunny, and Patrick Ingunza, it was released by Kemosabe, RCA and Sony Music Latin as the lead single from her debut studio album Mala Santa on July 14, 2017.
"Por Favor" is a song by American rapper Pitbull and American girl group Fifth Harmony from the group's self-titled third studio album, and was released as its third and final single. The song was written by Pitbull, Madison Love, Sermstyle and Philip Kembo, and produced by the latter two. Additional writing credits were also given to Usher, Alicia Keys, Jermaine Dupri, Adonis Shropshire and Manuel Seal, as it contains a sample from the 2004 single "My Boo" by Usher and Keys, as well as Barry White where the latter song incorporated a melody from the 1977 song "He's All I've Got" by American female vocal trio Love Unlimited. The song was released on October 27, 2017, in two versions; a Spanish version, in which Lauren Jauregui and Ally Brooke are the main two contributors from the group heard on the song, and a Spanglish version, where all four members can be heard. The Spanglish version has been performed at the 2017 Latin American Music Awards, on the finale of Dancing with the Stars and on Showtime at the Apollo. Shortly after the single's release the Spanglish version was included on the Spotify re-release of the album, thus becoming its third official single and the final single released by the group prior to their indefinite hiatus, which began in 2018.
"Sin Pijama" is a song by American singer Becky G and Dominican singer Natti Natasha. It was written by the two singers, Nate Campany, Kyle Sherear, Rafael Pina, Mau y Ricky, Jon Leone, Camilo Echeverry and its producers Daddy Yankee and Gaby Music. The song and its music video were released by Sony Music Latin on April 20, 2018. It became both Gomez and Natasha's third top 10 hit on US Hot Latin Songs and has reached number one in Bolivia, Chile, El Salvador and Spain as well as the top 10 in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru and Uruguay. "Sin Pijama" received a Latin platinum certification in the US and surpassed 100 million views on YouTube/Vevo within 3 weeks of its release. As of 2022, it has been certified 38-times Latin platinum.
"Dollar" is a song recorded by American singer Becky G and Puerto Rican rapper and singer Myke Towers. It was released by Kemosabe Records, RCA Records and Sony Music Latin on July 10, 2019, as the fourth single from Gomez's debut album Mala Santa (2019). The track was written by Gomez and Myke Towers.
Libertad 548 is the eleventh studio album by American rapper, singer and record producer Pitbull. It was released on September 27, 2019, via Mr. 305 Records. The album also features guest appearances from El Micha, Lenier, Yomil y El Dany, Becky G, Blake Shelton, Chacal, Chesca, Daddy Yankee, Flo Rida, Guru Randhawa, IAmChino, Lil Jon, Ludacris, Natti Natasha, Ne-Yo, Papayo, Prince Royce, Sky Monroe, Tito El Bambino, and Wisin & Yandel.
"Como Tú No Hay Dos" is a song by Mexican singer-songwriter Thalía featuring American singer and rapper Becky G, from the former's twelfth studio album Amore Mío (2014). The song, written by A. Matheus, Andy Clay, Rassel Marcano and Gomez, and produced by Armando Avila, was released by Sony Music Latin as the second single from the album in the United States on January 20, 2015.
"Fulanito" is a song by American singer Becky G and Dominican rapper El Alfa. It was released by Kemosabe Records, RCA Records and Sony Music Latin on June 4, 2021, as the second single from Gomez's second studio album, Esquemas (2022). A dance for the song became viral on the app TikTok.
"Mamiii" is a song recorded by American singer Becky G and Colombian singer Karol G. It was released by Kemosabe Records, RCA Records and Sony Music Latin on February 11, 2022 as the third single from Gomez's second Spanish studio album Esquemas (2022). It was written by Gomez, Giraldo, Elena Rose and Daniel Echavarría Oviedo and produced by the latter. The cover art shot by photographer Alfredo Flores. It is Gomez and Giraldo's second collaboration, following "Mi Mala (Remix)" released in February 2018. It earned Gomez her highest-charting single on the Billboard Hot 100.
"La Loto" is a song by Argentine singer Tini, American singer Becky G and Brazilian singer Anitta. It was released on July 6, 2022 by Sony Music Latin and Hollywood Records as the seventh single from Tini's fourth studio album, Cupido (2023). The song was written by the three singers alongside Elena Rose, while Andrés Torres and Mauricio Rengifo handled musical composition and production.
"Arranca" is a song recorded by American singer Becky G featuring Dominican singer Omega. It was released by Kemosabe Records, RCA Records and Sony Music Latin on March 10, 2023.
