Armando Christian Pérez, known professionally by his stage name Pitbull, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, brand ambassador, businessman and philanthropist. Pérez 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.
Kim Sozzi is an American dance-pop singer from Long Island, New York.
"Piano in the Dark" is a song by American singer-songwriter Brenda Russell. It was the first single to be taken from Russell's 1988 album, Get Here.
"I Know You Want Me " is a song by American singer and rapper Pitbull released as the second single from his fourth album, Pitbull Starring in Rebelution. The song samples "75, Brazil Street" by Nicola Fasano and Pat Rich, which itself samples the opening horns riff from "Street Player" by Chicago. The core is from a song by Dominican rappers El Cata and Omega. The title is a reference to Calle Ocho, a street in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood.
American singer and rapper Pitbull has released eleven studio albums, four compilation albums, one soundtrack album, four official mixtapes, over 300 singles, over 1,000 songs, and over 200 music videos. Pitbull has the most collaborations among any other music artist.
"Vem Dançar Kuduro" is a multilingual Portuguese/English dance hit single by Lucenzo, a France-based artist of Portuguese origin featuring also France-based American artist Big Ali. Lucenzo sings in Portuguese and Big Ali in English.
"Bon, Bon" is a song by Cuban-American rapper Pitbull from his fifth studio album, Armando. It was released as the album's third official single on August 27, 2010. It heavily uses portions of the song "We No Speak Americano" by Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP, a hit earlier in the year, but it was later known that the version of "We No Speak Americano" used was a bootleg remix done by DJ Alvaro. Pitbull later gave credit to Alvaro and promised that they were looking forward to making more songs together. It samples the 1956 Italian song "Tu vuò fà l'americano" by Renato Carosone. The single peaked at number 61 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the US Top Latin Songs.
"International Love" is a song by American rapper Pitbull from his sixth studio album, Planet Pit (2011). The song features vocals from American R&B singer Chris Brown. The song was written by Pitbull, Soulshock, Peter Biker, Sean Hurley and Claude Kelly. It was also produced by Soulshock, Biker and Hurley.
"Cry " is a song by Dutch dance duo Bingo Players. The song's only lyrics are the repetition of "I know I'm caught up in the middle; I cry just a little when I think of letting go. Oh no, gave up on the riddle; I cry just a little when I think of letting go", originally from "Piano in the Dark", a 1988 hit song by Brenda Russell. For this song, the line was performed by Kelli-Leigh (vocals) along with Hal Ritson.
Qwote is a Haitian American singer and songwriter born in Haiti and based in the United States.
"Tu Cuerpo" is a song by American rapper Pitbull, released on February 15, 2011 as the fourth official single from his fifth studio album, Armando (2010). It features vocals from American singer Jencarlos. It combines hip hop and "Latin Pop-style theatricality".
"U Know It Ain't Love" is the debut single by R.J., featuring vocals from American rapper Pitbull. The song was written by Giovanbattista Giorgilli, Armando Christian Perez, Stephen Singer, Steve Obas, Shauna Gaye, Melissa McKenzie and produced by David May, Michel Schuhmacher, Marc "Marquito" Zibung. It was released in Belgium and Kontor, Ultra Records, JVC Japan, as a digital download on 28 November 2011.
"Habibi I Love You" is a 2013 song by Ahmed Chawki featuring rapper Pitbull. The original song was bilingual in Arabic performed by Chawki in Arab dialect and rap section in English performed by Pitbull. The single was produced by RedOne. The music video was filmed in Miami, Florida.
Globalization is the eighth studio album by American rapper Pitbull. It was released on November 21, 2014 through Mr. 305, Polo Grounds Music, and RCA Records. The production on the album was handled by multiple producers including Dr. Luke, Cirkut, DJ Frank E, The Monsters and the Strangerz and Max Martin. The album also features guest appearances by Chris Brown, Jason Derulo, Sean Paul, Ne-Yo, Bebe Rexha, G.R.L. and Jennifer Lopez among others.
Climate Change is the tenth studio album by Cuban-American recording artist Pitbull. It was released on March 17, 2017 through RCA Records, Polo Grounds Music and Mr. 305 Inc. The production on the album was handled by multiple producers including Dr. Luke, Ricky Reed, Ian Kirkpatrick, Cirkut and The Monsters & Strangerz among others. The album also features guest appearances by Kiesza, Robin Thicke, Travis Barker, Flo Rida, Enrique Iglesias, Stephen Marley, Ty Dolla Sign, Jennifer Lopez and Jason Derulo among others.
"Messin' Around" is a song by American singer and rapper Pitbull, featuring vocals from Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias. It was released on April 8, 2016 as the lead single of Pitbull's tenth studio album, Climate Change. The song interpolates "Take It on the Run" by REO Speedwagon. It also recycles a verse by Pitbull from the song "Kiss from Those Lips" by Pitbull and Qwote.
"Greenlight" is a song by American singer and rapper Pitbull. It was released for digital download on July 22, 2016 as the second single of his tenth studio album Climate Change, through RCA Records, Polo Grounds Music, and Mr. 305 Inc.. The song's production was handled by Dr. Luke and Cirkut and features guest vocals from American recording artist Flo Rida and features a hook from LunchMoney Lewis.
"Dame Tu Cosita" is a song by Panamanian artist El Chombo, featuring Jamaican dancehall musician Cutty Ranks. It was originally recorded in 1997, but extended and released as a single in 2018. A remix with Pitbull and Karol G was released on August 29, 2018.
"Further Up " is a song by Israeli musical duo Static & Ben El, and features American rapper Pitbull. The single was released on January 10, 2020 by Saban Music Group.
Richard Mark Bailey, known professionally as Honorebel, is a Jamaican born singer, rapper, songwriter, producer and CEO of Phantom Music Group and Caribbean Paradise Publishing LLC.
